Identification Codes: VIN

VIN Locator 

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The VIN is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the VC label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

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World Manufacturer Identifier 

The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier).

• 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (incomplete vehicle)
• 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (completed vehicle)

Restraint Type 

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint and GVW code.

• 0 - 16, 001-19, 500 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st and 2nd row)
• 7 - 9, 001-10, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st and 2nd row)
• 8 - 10, 001-14, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st and 2nd row)
• 9 - 14, 001-16, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st and 2nd row)
• A - 16, 001 - 19, 500 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags
• B - 9, 001-10, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st row)
• C - 8, 501-9, 000 pounds GVW, driver air bag only
• D - 9, 001-10, 000 pounds GVW, driver air bag only
• E - 10, 001-14, 000 pounds GVW, driver air bag only
• F - 14, 001-16, 000 pounds GVW, driver air bag only
• G - 16, 001-19, 500 pounds GVW, driver air bag only
• H - 8, 501-9, 000 pounds GVW, less air bags
• J - 9, 001-10, 000 pounds GVW, less air bags
• K - 10, 001-14, 000 pounds GVW, less air bags
• L - 14, 001-16, 000 pounds GVW, less air bags
• M - 16, 001-19, 500 pounds GVW, less air bags
• N - 8, 501-9, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags
• R - 10, 001-14, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st row)
• S - 9, 001-10, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags
• T - 14, 001-16, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st row)
• U - 16, 001-19, 500 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st row)
• W - 10, 001-14, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags
• X - 14, 001-16, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bag

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type 

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

• F2A - F-250, regular cab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
• F2B - F-250, regular cab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
• F3A - F-350, regular cab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
• F3B - F-350, regular cab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
• F3C - F-350, regular cab, RWD, pickup, dual rear wheels
• F3D - F-350, regular cab, 4WD, pickup, dual rear wheels
• F3E - F-350, regular cab, RWD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
• F3F - F-350, regular cab, 4WD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
• F3G - F-350, regular cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• F3H - F-350, regular cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• F4G - F-450, regular cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• F4H - F-450, regular cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• F5G - F-550, regular cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• F5H - F-550, regular cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• W2A - F-250, crew cab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
• W2B - F-250, crew cab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
• W3A - F-350, crew cab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
• W3B - F-350, crew cab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
• W3C - F-350, crew cab, RWD, pickup, dual rear wheels
• W3D - F-350, crew cab, 4WD, pickup, dual rear wheels
• W3E - F-350, crew cab, RWD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
• W3F - F-350, crew cab, 4WD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
• W3G - F-350, crew cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• W3H - F-350, crew cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• W4D - F-450, crew cab, 4WD, pickup, dual rear wheels
• W4G - F-450, crew cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• W4H - F-450, crew cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• W5G - F-550, crew cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• W5H - F-550, crew cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• X2A - F-250, SuperCab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
• X2B - F-250, SuperCab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
• X3A - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
• X3B - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
• X3C - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, pickup, dual rear wheels
• X3D - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, pickup, dual rear wheels
• X3E - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
• X3F - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
• X3G - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• X3H - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• X4G - F-450, SuperCab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• X4H - F-450, SuperCab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• X5G - F-550, SuperCab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
• X5H - F-550, SuperCab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels

Engine Type 

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

• 6 - 6.2L 16-valve, SFI, OHC, VCT, V8, Gas
• T - 6.7L, 4-valve, V8, TC, diesel
• Y - 6.8L 3-valve, EFI (electronic fuel injection), V10, Gas

Check Digit 

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

• 0-9

Model Year 

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

• H - 2017

Assembly Plant 

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

• D - Ohio Assembly (Avon Lake, Ohio)
• E - Kentucky Truck Plant (Louisville, Kentucky)

Production Sequence Number 

The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric 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.

• A00001-F99999