Vehicle Identification Number

Fig 1: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

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

• 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle

Fig 2: Brake, Restraint Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).

• Y - 4,001-5,000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags
• Z - 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags

Fig 3: Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

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Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

• R10 - Rear wheel drive (RWD), Regular cab
• R11 - Four wheel drive (4WD), Regular cab
• R14 - RWD, SuperCab (2-door)
• R15 - 4WD, SuperCab (2-door)
• R44 - RWD, SuperCab (4-door)
• R45 - 4WD, SuperCab (4-door)

Fig 4: Engine Code

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The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.

• D - 2.3L, EFI, 4-cylinder, gas
• E - 4.0L, EFI, SOHC, V6, gas
• U - 3.0L, EFI, OHV, V6, gas

Fig 5: Check Digit

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The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

Fig 6: Model Year

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

• 8 - 2008

Fig 7: Assembly Plant

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

• P - Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota)

Fig 8: Production Sequence Number

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The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

• Ford Motor Company - A00001-L99999