Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator:

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped to a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel top, upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

World Manufacturer Identifier:

The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code.
- 1FA - Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car

Restraint Type:

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.
- F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags
- H - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Vehicle Line, Series And Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- P53 - Taurus SE, 4-door
- P56 - Taurus SEL, 4-door

Engine Type:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- 2 - 3.0L Vulcan, OHV, EFI, 6-cylinder, flex fuel
- U - 3.0L Vulcan, OHV, EFI, 6-cylinder

Check Digit:

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

Model Year:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 6 - 2006

Assembly Plant:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- A - Atlanta (Hapeville, Georgia)

Production Sequence Number:

The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
- 100001-599999