Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
World Manufacturer Identifier - Position 1
The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Description is as follows:
- 1FA = Ford Motor Company, USA, Passenger Vehicle.
- 1FM = Ford Motor Company, USA, MPV.
- 1FT = Ford Motor Company, USA, Truck (Complete Vehicle).
- 1FD = Ford Motor Company, USA, Incomplete Vehicle.
- 1FC = Ford Motor Company, USA, Basic (Stripped) Chassis.
- 1FB = Ford Motor Company, USA, Bus.
- 1FF = Ford Motor Company, USA, Motor Vehicle Equipment W/O Engine/Powertrain (Glider).
- 1LJ = Ford Motor Company, USA, Lincoln Incomplete Vehicle.
- 1LN = Ford Motor Company, USA, Lincoln, Passenger Vehicle.
- 1L1 = Ford Motor Company, USA, Lincoln, Limousine.
- 1ME = Ford Motor Company, USA, Mercury Passenger Vehicle.
- 1MH = Ford Motor Company, USA, Mercury Incomplete Vehicle.
- 1ZV = Auto Alliance International, Inc., Ford Passenger Vehicle.
- 1ZW = Auto Alliance International, Inc., Mercury Passenger Vehicle.
- 2FA = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., Passenger Vehicle.
- 2FB = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., Bus.
- 2FC = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., Basic (Stripped) Chassis.
- 2FD = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., Incomplete Vehicle.
- 2FF = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., Motor Vehicle Equipment (W/O Engine/Powertrain (Glider).
- 2FM = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., MPV.
- 2FT = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., Truck (Complete Vehicle).
- 2ME = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., Mercury Passenger Vehicle.
- 2MH = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., Mercury Incomplete Vehicle.
- 3FA = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), Passenger Vehicle.
- 3FB = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), Bus.
- 3FC = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), Basic (Stripped) Chassis.
- 3FE = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), Incomplete Vehicle.
- 3FM = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), MPV.
- 3FT = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), Truck (Complete Vehicle).
- 3ME = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), Mercury Passenger Vehicle.
- 4F2 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Mazda MPV.
- 4F3 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Mazda Incomplete Vehicle.
- 4F4 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Mazda Truck (Complete Vehicle).
- 4M2 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Mercury MPV.
- 4M3 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Mercury Incomplete Vehicle.
- 4M4 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Mercury Truck (Complete Vehicle).
- 4N2 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Nissan MPV.
- 4N3 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Nissan Incomplete Vehicle.
- 4N4 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Nissan Truck Complete Vehicle.
- KNJ = Kia Motors Inc. (Korea), Ford Passenger Vehicle (Imported Aspire).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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