Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location:

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IDENTIFICATION CODES
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

World Manufacturer Identifier:

The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle

Restraint Type Code:

The fourth VIN position is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and restraint type code (all vehicles use driver and front passenger air bags).
- B - 3000-4000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger side impact air bags
- U - 3000-4000 pounds GVWR without driver and front passenger side impact air bags
- C - 4000-5000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger side impact air bags
- Y - 4000-5000 pounds GVWR without driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Line, Series And Body Type Code:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- U02 - Two-wheel drive, XLS
- U03 - Two-wheel drive, XLT
- U04 - Two-wheel drive, Limited
- U92 - Four-wheel drive, XLS
- U93 - Four-wheel drive, XLT
- U94 - Four-wheel drive, Limited

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
- B - 2.0L Zetec, in-line four cylinder, EFI, DOHC
- 1 - 3.0L Duretec, six-cylinder, EFI, DOHC

Check Digit:

The ninth VIN position is a computer generated check digit code.

Model Year Code:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 3 - 2003

Assembly Plant Code:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- K - Kansas City (Claycomo, Missouri)

Build Sequence:

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
- A00001 - L99999