Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Fig 1: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

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The 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).

• 2LN - Lincoln, Canada, passenger car
• 2LJ - Lincoln, Canada, incomplete vehicle, Hearse
• 2L1 - Lincoln, Canada, Limousine

Fig 2: Restraint Code

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.

• F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags (limousine/hearse)
• H - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Fig 3: Vehicle Line and Series Code

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Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series code.

• M82 - Signature Limited Series
• M84 - Executive Series (long wheelbase)
• M85 - Signature Series (long wheelbase)
• M88 - Executive Series (fleet)

Fig 4: Engine Code

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The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.

• V - 4.6L EFI (SOHC), EFI, 8-cylinder (flex-fuel)
• W - 4.6L EFI (SOHC), EFI, 8-cylinder

Fig 5: Check Digit Code

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The ninth VIN position is a computer-generated check digit code (0-9).

Fig 6: Locating Model Year

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

• 9 - 2009

Fig 7: Assembly Plant Code

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

• X - St. Thomas, Canada

Fig 8: Production Sequence Number

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The last 6 VIN positions are the production sequence number. These numbers determine the vehicle build order and provide warranty information.

The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

• 600001-999999