Ford VIN Decoder

A free Ford VIN decoder allows you to look up options, models, year, engine, transmission, and specifications.

In addition, you can also check the title records and accidents by clicking Check History.  To check what engine, transmission, and options are installed on your vehicle, use this free online VIN Decoder.

HOW TO DECODE FORD VIN

Position 1

This first position of the VIN is an identifier of Ford’s country or final assembly point.

• 1-5 USA

Position 2

The second position is held by a character that identifies the manufacturer of your Ford.

• F – Ford

Position 3

This position of the VIN gives information on the brand division. The number points out the exact division of the manufacturer, even if they have a number of them.

The first three positions of the VIN are collectively identified as the World Make Identifiers (WMI). Examples for your Ford may be as follows:

WMI	Manufacturer	The Owner of The Brand	Code of the Country	Country
1F0	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	1F	USA
1F1	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	1F	USA
1F6	Detroit Chassis LLC (USA)	FORD	1F	USA
1F7	MSX International Detroit, MI	FORD	1F	USA
1F8	American Transportation Corp. (USA)	FORD	1F	USA
1FA	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	1F	USA
1FB	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	1F	USA
1FC	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	1F	USA
1FD	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	1F	USA
1FM	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	1F	USA
1FT	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	1F	USA
1ZV	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	1Z	USA
1ZW	Auto Alliance International (USA)	FORD	1Z	USA
2FA	Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. (CAN)	FORD	2F	Canada
2FD	Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. (CAN)	FORD	2F	Canada
2FM	Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. (CAN)	FORD	2F	Canada
2FT	Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. (CAN)	FORD	2F	Canada
3FA	Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. (CAN)	FORD	3F	Mexico
3FB	Ford Motor Company S.A. (MEX)	FORD	3F	Mexico
3FC	Ford Motor Co SA de CV (MEX)	FORD	3F	Mexico
3FD	Ford Motor Company (Mexico) (MEX)	FORD	3F	Mexico
3FE	Ford Motor Company (Mexico) (MEX)	FORD	3F	Mexico
3FM	Ford Motor Co SA de CV (MEX)	FORD	3F	Mexico
3FN	Blue Diamond Trucks S. De R. L. De C. V. (MEX)	FORD	3F	Mexico
3FR	Blue Diamond Trucks S. De R. L. De C. V. (MEX)	FORD	3F	Mexico
3FT	Ford Motor Company (Mexico) (MEX)	FORD	3F	Mexico
3LN	Ford Motor Co SA de CV (MEX)	FORD	3L	Mexico
3M9	Mopesa Motores Power SA (MEX)	FORD	3M	Mexico
3MA	Ford Motor Co SA de CV (MEX)	FORD	3M	Mexico
3ME	Ford Motor Co SA de CV (MEX)	FORD	3M	Mexico
6F1	Ford Motor Company Australia (A.U.)	FORD	6F	Australia
6FP	Ford Motor Company Australia (A.U.)	FORD	6F	Australia
6FR	Ford Motor Co of Australia Ltd (A.U.)	FORD	6F	Australia
6FS	Ford Motor Co of Australia Ltd (A.U.)	FORD	6F	Australia
6FT	Ford Motor Co of Australia Ltd (A.U.)	FORD	6F	Australia
6MP	Ford Motor Co of Australia Ltd (A.U.)	FORD	6M	Australia
7A5	Ford Motor Company Of New Zealand Ltd (Z)	FORD	7A	New Zealand
8AF	FORD ARGENTINA (ARG)	FORD	8In	Argentina
8XD	Ford Motor de Venezuela SA (V)	FORD	8X	Venezuela
8YP	Ford Motor de Venezuela SA (V)	FORD	8Y	Venezuela
8YT	Ford Motor de Venezuela SA (V)	FORD	8Y	Venezuela
93R	Ford Motor Co Brasil Ltda (BRA)	FORD	93	Brazil
9BF	Ford Motor Company Brasil Ltda. (BRA)	FORD	9B	Brazil
9BT	Ford Motor Company Brasil Ltda. (BRA)	FORD	9B	Brazil
AFA	Samcor (Pty) Ltd (FOR)	FORD	OF	YuAR
AFM	Ford Motor Company of S.A. (Pty) Ltd (Z.A.)	FORD	OF	YuAR
LFA	Ford Lio Ho Motor Co Ltd (CHN)	FORD	LF	China
LFA	Ford Lio Ho Motor Co Ltd (CHN)	FORD	LF	Taiwan
LVS	Changan Ford Mazda Motor Company (CHN)	FORD	LV	China
MAY	Ford India Ltd (I)	FORD	MA	India
MPB	Ford Motor Company (Thailand) Limited (THA)	FORD	MP	Thailand
MS3	Ford India Private Limited (I)	FORD	MS	India
NM0	FORD-OTOSAN (T.R.)	FORD	NM	Turkey
PE1	Ford Motor Co Philippines Inc (P.H.)	FORD	ON	Philippines
PE2	Ford Motor Co Philippines Inc (P.H.)	FORD	ON	Philippines
PE3	Ford Motor Co Philippines Inc (P.H.)	FORD	ON	Philippines
PE4	Ford Motor Co Philippines Inc (P.H.)	FORD	ON	Philippines
PR8	Ford Malaysia Sdn Bhd (MAL)	FORD	PR	Malaysia
RHA	Ford Lio Ho Motor Co Ltd (T)	FORD	RH	Taiwan
RHB	Ford Lio Ho Motor Co Ltd (T)	FORD	RH	Taiwan
RL0	Ford Vietnam Limited (VIE)	FORD	RL	Vietnam
RL2	Ford Vietnam Limited (VIE)	FORD	RL	Vietnam
RL3	Ford Vietnam Limited (VIE)	FORD	RL	Vietnam
SBC	Iveco Ford Truck Ltd. (U.K.)	FORD	SB	United Kingdom
SFA	FORD-OTOSAN (T.R.)	FORD	SF	Turkey
SFA	Ford Motor Company Ltd (G.B.)	FORD	SF	United Kingdom
TW2	Ford Lutisania sarl (P)	FORD	TW	Portugal
UN1	Henry Ford and Son Ltd (IRL)	FORD	A	Ireland
VS6	Ford Espana its (P)	FORD	VS	Spain
WF0	Ford Werke A.G. (D)	FORD	WF	Germany
WF0	OOO Ford Motor Company (R.U.)	FORD	WF	Russia
WF1	Ford Werke A.G. (D)	FORD	WF	Germany
X4F	OOO Ford Motor Company (R.U.)	FORD	X4	Russia
X9F	OOO Ford Motor Company (R.U.)	FORD	X9	Russia
XLC	Ford Nederland nv (N.L.)	FORD	XL	Holland
Y4F	Ford Union (BLR)	FORD	Y4	Byelorussia
YF0	Ford-Werke (B)	FORD	YF	Belgium
Z6F	Ford Sollers Holding (RUS)	FORD	Z6	Russia
ZMJ	Ford Italia S.p.A. (I)	FORD	ZM	Italy

Position 4

Position four of the Ford VIN identifies the security systems incorporated in your vehicle.

• A – reel seat belts and airbags for the driver; conventional belts for passenger
• B – automatic belt
• C – automatic safety belts and airbags for driver
• D – automatic belts on front
• L – automatic belts and airbags for the driver and passengers
• P – conventional belts front
• R – conventional belts, front airbag for the driver
• S – conventional belts, front airbags for driver and passenger

Position 5 – 7

Position five through seven of the Ford VIN identifies the model designation of the vehicle. The first position is held by a character is occupied by a character that identifies the line model, the second identifies the series and the third identifies the execution of the vehicle. The descriptions are as indicated below:

5th sign	Sixth sign	Seventh sign	Model
A	Minivan
A	5		Ford Windstar, Ford Freestar
C	chassis for Ford E-series (Econoline vans and buses)
E	Ford E-series (Econoline vans and buses)
K	3		Ford EDGE FWD
F	5		Stripped motorhome chassis Ford
J	1, 2, 3, 4	C, D	Lincoln MKC (J_C – 4×2, J_D – 4×4)
J	2, 3	H, J, K, L	Lincoln Navigator
J	6, 7, 8, 9	J, K, L	Lincoln MKX (J6_, J7_ – 4×2, J8_, J9_ – 4×4)
K	4		Ford EDGE AWD
K	7		Ford Explorer FWD
K	8		Ford Explorer AWD
M	cars brands Mercury and Lincoln
M	5		Mercury Sable (a “rich variant” Ford Taurus)
M	6		Mercury Mystique
M	7		Mercury Grand Marquis (a “rich version of” Ford Crown Victoria)
M	7		Mercury Marauder (more “sporty” and “rich version of” Ford Crown Victoria)
M	8	1, 3, 4, 5, 9	Lincoln Town Car
M	8	6, 7	Lincoln LS
M	9		Lincoln Continental
P	0		Ford Fusion sedan
P	1		Ford Escort
P	3		Ford Focus
P	3	E, F, J	Ford Focus sedan
P	3	K, L, N, R	Ford Focus 5dr hatchback
P	3	T	Ford Focus R.S. 5dr hatchback
P	4		Ford Mustang
P	4	A, B, C	Ford Fiesta sedan
P	4	E, F, G, T	Ford Fiesta 5dr hatchback
P	5		Ford Taurus
P	5	A, B, C	Ford C-max
P	6	6, 8	Ford Contour (“перелицованный” европейский Ford Mondeo)
P	6		Ford Thunderbird
P	7		Ford Crown Victoria
P	7	2	Ford Crown Victoria (4-door sedan)
P	8	Mazda
P	8	4	Mazda6
P	8	A, C, T	Ford Mustang Coupe
P	8	E, F, YOU	Ford Mustang Convertible
P	9		Ford GT
R	Pick-up Ford Ranger
R	0, 1, 4		Ford Ranger
S	Ford E-series (Econoline vans and buses) on the elongated chassis (extended)
T	6		Mercury Coguar
The	0, 9		Ford Escape / Ford Escape Hybrid
The	1		Ford Expedition
The	2		Ford Expedition
The	2		Lincoln Navigator
The	4		Ford Excursion
The	6		Ford Explorer
The	7		Mercury Mountaineer
The	8		Lincoln Aviator
V	1		Mercury Villager
W	Ford F-Series crew cab
X	Ford F-Series super cab

Position 8 – Engine

Position 8 of the VIN identifies the engine type of the Ford vehicle.

Position 9 – Check Sum

The check number is used to algorithmically validate the Ford VIN; this number ensures that the VIN code entered is a valid Ford VIN.

Position 10 – Model Year

The tenth position of the Ford VIN identifies the production year of the car model in question.

Year of Issue	Designation	Year of Issue	Designation	Year of Issue	Designation
1971	1	1991	M	2011	B
1972	2	1992	N	2012	C
1973	3	1993	P	2013	D
1974	4	1994	R	2014	E
1975	5	1995	S	2015	F
1976	6	1996	T	2016	G
1977	7	1997	V	2017	H
1978	8	1998	W	2018	J
1979	9	1999	X	2019	K
1980	A	2000	Y	2020	L
1981	B	2001	1	2021	M
1982	C	2002	2	2022	N
1983	D	2003	3	2023	P
1984	E	2004	4	2024	R
1985	F	2005	5	2025	S
1986	G	2006	6	2026	T
1987	H	2007	7	2027	V
1988	J	2008	8	2028	W
1989	K	2009	9	2029	X
1990	L	2010	A	2030	Y

Position 11 – Assembly Plant

This position is held by a character that specifies the assembly plant of your Ford vehicle. The plants may be as follows:

• 0 – Detroit, Michigan, USA
• 5 – the Flat Rock, Michigan, USA
• A – Hapvill, Georgia, United States
• B – Oakville, Ontario, Canada
• C – Oakville, Ontario, Canada
• D – Eyvon Leyk, Ohio, USA
• E – Louisville Kentucky, USA
• F – Dearborn, Michigan, USA
• G – Chicago, Illinois, USA
• H – Lorraine, Ohio, USA
• J – Monterrey, Mexico
• K – Kansas, Missouri, United States
• L – Wayne, Michigan, United States
• M – Kuatilan, Mexico
• N – Norfolk, Virginia, US
• P – St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
• R – Hermosa Mexico
• T – Edison, New Jersey, USA
• U – Louisville, Kentucky, USA
• V – Escobedo, Mexico
• W – Wayne, Michigan, USA
• X – Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
• Y – Vic catfish, Michigan, United States
• Z – Hezelvud, Missouri, USA

Position 12-17 – Serial Number

Position 12 – 17 is called the vehicle’s serial number. This consists of a sequence of six numbers that are not standardized. The serial number is selected to the preference of the vehicle manufacturer. These numbers can identify the exact vehicle being looked up.

FORD VIN NUMBER LOCATION

The Ford VIN can be located in the following areas of the vehicle:

• On the dash of the vehicle on the driver’s side.
• On a small aluminum I.D. tag found on the driver’s door.
• Stamped on the frame of the engine compartment just below the alternator.
• Right under where the seat would be located.

FORD MODELS

Ford models are as follows:

• Ford Fiesta
• Ford Falcon
• Ford Figo
• Ford Focus
• Ford Focus RS
• Ford SVT Focus
• Ford Fusion
• Ford Ikon
• Ford Ka
• Ford Mondeo
• Ford Mustang
• Ford Taurus
• Ford Pinto
• Ford Torino
• Ford Torino GT
• Ford Model T
• Ford Edsel Ranger
• Ford Crown Victoria
• Ford Edsel Villager
• Ford Blush
• Ford C-MAX
• Ford S-Max
• Ford Galaxy
• Ford Escape
• Ford EcoSport
• Ford Edge
• Ford Flex
• Ford Everest
• Ford Expedition
• Ford Kuga
• Ford Territory
• Ford Bronco
• Ford Bronco II
• Ford Explorer
• Ford Cargo
• Ford Courier
• Ford F-Series
• Ford E-Series Wagon
• Ford Explorer Sport Trac
• Ford LCF
• Ford Ranger
• Ford Super Duty
• Ford Transit
• Ford Transit Connect
• Ford Aerostar
• Ford Windstar
• Ford Lightning
• Ford Ranchero

EXAMPLE DECODED FORD VIN

VIN: 3FADP4EJ9BM156937

2011 Ford Fiesta 5dr H.B. S.E.

General Information

MFR model code:                                                         P4E

Body type:                                                                       Hatchback

Pass Doors:                                                                     4

Alternative name:                                                      

Alternative body:                                                         4dr Car

Drivetrain:                                                                       Front Wheel Drive

Engine and Powertrain

Type:                                                                                 4 Cylinder Engine

Displacement L/CI:                                                      1.6/ 97

Fuel Type:                                                                       Gasoline Fuel

Horsepower:                                                                  120.0 @ 6350

Fuel Economy:                                                               28.0 City / 37.0 Highway MPG

Fuel Capacity:                                                                                16.0 gal

Net Torque:                                                                    112.0 @ 5000

Technical Specifications

Manufactured By:                                                        Mexico Ford Make Passenger Cars

Suspension Type – Front:                                         Independent

Suspension Type – Rear:                                           Twist Beam

Front Tire Size:                                                              185/65R15

Rear Tire Size:                                                                                185/65R15

Brake ABS System:                                                       4-Wheel

Wheelbase:                                                                    98.0 in 98.0 min 98.0 max

OPTIONS AND FEATURE CODES

• 111A Preferred Equipment Package 111A
• 143 Remote Keyless Entry (G.L.)
• 144 Appearance Package
• 144 Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry System
• 151 Electronics Group
• 152 Tachometer
• 153 Front License Plate Bracket
• 15H Complete Headliner
• 166 Carpet Delete
• 166 Carpet Delete (Fleet)
• 166 Floor Mats – $60
• 16E Vinyl Floor Covering – Front and Rear
• 16G Carpet, Front
• 173 Glass, Fixed Rear Cargo Door
• 175 Additional equipment
• 178 Glass, Fixed Side/Rear Cargo Door
• 179 Glass, Swing-Out Side/Fixed Rear /E350
• 17A Fixed rear-door glass
• 17B Fixed rear-door glass with fixed passenger-side door glass
• 17C Fixed rear-door glass with flip-open passenger-side door glass
• 17D Fixed rear-door glass with fixed driver and passenger-side door glass
• 17F Windows-All-Around, fixed
• 17G Windows-All-Around with 4th row flip-open glass
• 17H Windows-All-Around with 2nd row driver-side flip-open glass
• 17K Windows-All-Around with 2nd row driver and passenger-side flip-open glass
• 17J Windows-All-Around with 2nd row driver and passenger-side flip-open glass and 4th row vent
• 186 CAB STEPS
• 187 Integrated Side Step Bars
• 211 Bench Seat, 2nd Row
• 213 Electric Shift-on-the-Fly 4×4
• 215 Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly
• 216 Child Safety Seat
• 219 R Split Fold Seat
• 21C Pewter (Grey) Cloth, 2-way manual driver and front passenger with inboard armrest and driver-side manual lumbar
• 21G Pewter (Grey) Vinyl, 2-way manual (fore/aft/recline) driver and front passenger, driver-side armrest with driver side and front passenger-side airbags
• 21L Pewter (Grey) Cloth, 2-way manual (fore/aft/recline) driver and front passenger, driver-side and front-passenger side airbags, inboard armrest, and driver-side manual lumbar – Van
• 21D Charcoal Cloth, 2-way manual (fore/aft/recline) driver, and front passenger, with inboard armrest and driver-side manual lumbar
• 21M Charcoal Cloth, 2-way manual (fore/aft/recline) driver and front passenger, armrest, airbags, and driver-side manual lumbar
• 21E Pewter (grey) Cloth with 10-way power driver and 2-way manual passenger seat, inboard armrests
• 21F Charcoal Cloth with 10-way power driver and 2-way manual passenger seat, driver-side and front passenger-side airbags, and inboard armrests – Van CA/CC
• 21H Pewter (grey) Leather 10-way power driver and front passenger seats with driver-side and front-passenger side airbags and inboard armrests
• 21J Pewter (Grey) Vinyl, 2-way manual (fore/aft/recline) driver seat only (Passenger Seat Delete). Includes inboard armrest and manual lumbar
• 21K Pewter (Grey) Cloth, 10-Way Power (fore/aft/recline) driver seat only (Passenger Seat Delete). Includes inboard armrest and manual lumbar
• 413 Skid Plates
• 413 Sport Package
• 422 Additional equipment
• 422 Emission control level- California
• 425 50-State Emissions
• 428 Additional equipment
• 428 Emission control level- Federal
• 428 High Altitude Principal Use
• 433 Rear windscreen
• 433 Window, Sliding Rear
• 434 Trio Option Group
• 439 Power Moon roof
• 445 5 Speed Manual Transmission
• 445 6-Speed Manual Transmission (Gas)
• 447 6-Speed Manual Transmission (Diesel)
• 467 Front seats – heated
• 471 Camper Package
• 473 Side body color platform step
• 474 Autolamp
• 111A Preferred Equipment Package 111A
• 12H Floor Mat Delete (Fleet)
• 12H Floor Mats
• 12Y Floor mats
• 13B Power Moon roof
• 13B Sunroof
• 13C Trunk Organizer
• 13E Sunroof, Power Tilt/Slide
• 13K Decklid Spoiler
• 13T Removable Top/Heated Glass Rear Window
• 14A Active Anti-Theft System
• 155A PREF EQUIP PKG 155A
• 15A Crew Van Package
• 15B Crew Van Interior Upgrade Package
• 16C Vinyl Floor Covering – Front
• 16E Vinyl Floor Covering – Front and Rear – Wagon
• 16G Carpet, Front w/ Wagon XLT
• 16S All-Weather Floor Mats (Rubber)