Ford VIN Decoder
A free Ford VIN decoder lets you 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.
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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)
No, but you can usually find it on a sticker affixed in the glove box, your owner’s manual or a sticker on the trunk lid. If you can’t find any of those, a good quality scan tool can retrieve it for you.
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