1978 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
ZEPHYR 31
2 Dr Sed
32
4 Dr Sed
35
Sporty Cpe 2 Dr Sed
36
S/W
5th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
8-460 (7.5)
4BC
exc Police
C
8-460 (7.5)
4BC
Police
F
8-302 (5.0)
2BC
H
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
L
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
S
8-400 (6.6)
2BC
T
6-200 (3.3)
1BC
Y
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
Z
6-171 (2.8)
2BC
6th thru 11th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1979 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MODEL YEAR 9
1979
2nd Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT 3rd & 4th Positions - SERIES BOBCAT 20
2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
22
2 Dr S/W
23
2 Dr Sed (Canada)
24
2 Dr Sed (Hatchback) (Canada)
25
2 Dr S/W (Canada)
CAPRI 14
2 Dr Hatchback
16
Ghia 2 Dr Hatchback
COUGAR 91
2 Dr HT
92
4 Dr Sed
93
XR7 2 Dr HT
FAIRMONT 91
2 Dr Sed
92
4 Dr Sed
93
2 Dr Sed (Sporty Cpe)
94
S/W
FORD 62
Custom 500 2 Dr Sed (Canada) LTD 2 Dr Sed
63
Custom 500 4 Dr Sed (Canada) LTD 4 Dr Sed
64
LTD Landau 2 Dr Sed
65
LTD Landau 4 Dr Sed
74
Custom 500 4 Dr S/W (Canada) LTD S/W
76
Country Squire S/W
GRANADA 81
2 Dr Sed
82
4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN 81
2 Dr Sed
82
4 Dr Sed
LTD II 25
S 2 Dr HT
27
S 4 Dr Sed
30
2 Dr HT
31
4 Dr Sed
47
500 Ranchero
48
GT Ranchero
49
Squire Ranchero
MARK V 89
2 Dr Sed
MERCURY 61
Marquis 2 Dr Sed
62
Marquis 4 Dr Sed
63
Marquis Brougham 2 Dr Sed
64
Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
65
Gran Marquis 2 Dr Sed
66
Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
74
Marquis S/W
76
Colony Park S/W
MUSTANG 02
2 Dr Sed
03
2 Dr Hatchback
04
Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05
Ghia 2 Dr Hatchback
PINTO 10
2 Dr Sed
11
2 Dr Hatchback
12
2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD 87
2 Dr HT
VERSAILLES 84
4 Dr Sed
ZEPHYR 31
2 Dr Sed
32
4 Dr Sed
35
Sporty Cpe 2 Dr Sed
36
S/W
5th Position - ENGINE TYPE F
8-302 (5.0)
2BC
H
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
L
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
S
8-400 (6.6)
2BC
T
6-200 (3.3)
1BC
W
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
Turbo
Y
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
Z
6-171 (2.8)
2BC
6th thru 11th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1980 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MODEL YEAR A or 0
1980
2nd Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
3rd & 4th Positions - SERIES BOBCAT 20
2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
22
2 Dr S/W
23
2 Dr Sed (Canada)
24
2 Dr Sed (Hatchback) (Canada)
25
2 Dr S/W (Canada)
CAPRI 14
2 Dr Hatchback
16
Ghia 2 Dr Hatchback
COUGAR 93
XR7 2 Dr HT
FAIRMONT 91
2 Dr Sed
92
4 Dr Sed
93
2 Dr Sed (Sport Cpe)
94
S/W
FORD 60
LTD S 2 Dr Sed
61
LTD S 4 Dr Sed
62
Custom 500 2 Dr Sed LTD 2 Dr Sed Custom 500 4 Dr Sed
63
LTD 4 Dr Sed
64
LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
65
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
72
LTD S 4 Dr S/W
74
Custom 500 4 Dr S/W (Canada) LTD S/W
76
Country Squire S/W
GRANADA 81
2 Dr Sed
82
4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN 81
2 Dr Sed
82
4 Dr Sed
MARK VI 89
2 Dr Sed
90
4 Dr Sed
MERCURY 61
Marquis 2 Dr Sed
62
Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
63
Marquis Brougham 2 Dr Sed
64
Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
65
Gran Marquis 2 Dr Sed
66
Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
74
Marquis S/W
76
Colony Park S/W
MONARCH 33
2 Dr Sed
34
4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG 02
2 Dr Sed
03
2 Dr Hatchback
04
Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05
Ghia 3 Dr Sed
PINTO 10
2 Dr Sed
11
2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
12
2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD 87
2 Dr Sed
VERSAILLES 84
4 Dr Sed
ZEPHYR 31
2 Dr Sed
32
4 Dr Sed
35
Sporty Cpe 2 Dr Sed
36
4 Dr S/W
5th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
B
6-200 (3.3)
1BC
C
6-250 (4.1)
1BC
D
8-255 (4.2)
2BC
F
8-302 (5.0)
2BC
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
O
Domestic Special Order
6th thru 11th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1981 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER W
Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1
Ford Motor, Co., USA
2
Ford Motor Co., Canada, Ltd.
9
Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position - MAKE B
Ford
L
Lincoln
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
Merkur
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car
F
Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/Powertrain
(Glider)
H
Incomplete Vehicle
J
Incomplete Vehicle
M
Multipurpose Vehicle
N
Lincoln
R
Passenger Car
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES CAPRI 67
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
68
Ghia 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR 76
2 Dr Sed exc XR7
77
4 Dr Sed exc XR7
90
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
08
4 Dr Liftgate (S/W)
FAIRMONT 20
2 Dr Sed
21
Futura 4 Dr Sed
22
Futura 2 Dr Sport Cpe
23
Futura 4 Dr S/W
FORD 31
LTD S 4 Dr Sed
32
LTD 2 Dr Sed
33
LTD 4 Dr Sed
34
LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
35
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
37
LTD S 4 Dr S/W
38
LTD 4 Dr S/W
39
LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
1981 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
GRANADA 26
2 Dr Sed
27
4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN 93
2 Dr Sed
94
4 Dr Sed
LYNX 63
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
64
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
65
4 Dr Liftgate
MARK VI 95
2 Dr Cpe
96
4 Dr Sed
MERCURY 81
Marquis 4 Dr Sed Meteor (Canada)
82
Marquis Brougham 2 Dr Sed
83
Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
84
Gran Marquis 2 Dr Sed
85
Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
87
Marquis 4 Dr S/W Meteor (Canada)
88
Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
MUSTANG 10
2 Dr Sed
12
Ghia 2 Dr Sed
13
Ghia 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
15
Cobra 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
THUNDERBIRD 42
Town Landau Heritage
ZEPHYR 70
2 Dr Sed
71
4 Dr Sed
72
Z7 2 Dr Sed
73
4 Dr S/W
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
B
6-200 (3.3)
1BC
D
8-255 (4.2)
2BC
F
8-302 (5.0)
CFI
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
T
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
Turbo
2
4-98 (1.6)
1BC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR B
1981
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1982 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER 1
Ford Motor Co., USA
2
Ford Motor Co., Canada, Ltd.
9
Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position - MAKE B
Ford
L
Lincoln
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car
F
Motor Vehicle Equip. w/o Engine/ Powertrain (Glider)
H
Incomplete Vehicle
J
Incomplete Vehicle
M
Multipurpose Vehicle
N
Lincoln
R
Passenger Car
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES CAPRI 67
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
68
Ghia 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR 76
2 Dr Sed exc XR7
77
4 Dr Sed exc XR7
78
4 Dr S/W exc XR7
90
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
08
4 Dr Liftgate (3W)
EXP 01
2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FAIRMONT 20
2 Dr Sed
21
Futura 4 Dr Sed
22
Futura 2 Dr Sport Cpe
23
Futura 4 Dr S/W
FORD 31
LTD S 4 Dr Sed
32
LTD 2 Dr Sed
33
LTD 4 Dr Sed
34
LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
35
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
37
LTD S 4 Dr S/W
38
LTD 4 Dr S/W
39
LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
GRANADA 26
2 Dr Sed
27
4 Dr Sed
28
4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN 94
4 Dr Sed 4 Dr Sed Town Car
98
4 Dr Sed Continental
LN7 61
2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
LYNX 63
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
64
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
65
4 Dr Liftgate
MARK VI 95
2 Dr Cpe
96
4 Dr Sed
MERCURY 84
Marquis 4 Dr Sed Meteor (Canada)
82
Marquis Brougham 2 Dr Sed
83
Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
84
Gran Marquis 2 Dr Sed
85
Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
87
Marquis 4 Dr S/W Meteor (Canada)
88
Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
MUSTANG 10
2 Dr Sed
12
Ghia 2 Dr Sed
13
Ghia 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
16
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
THUNDERBIRD 42
Town Landau Heritage
ZEPHYR 71
4 Dr Sed
72
Z7 2 Dr Sed
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
B
6-200 (3.3)
1BC
D
8-255 (4.2)
2BC
F
8-302 (5.0)
2BC
or CFI
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
T
4-140 (2.3)
2BC
Turbo
2
4-98 (1.6)
1BC
3
6-232 (3.8)
2BC
6
4-140 (2.3)
LPG
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR C
1982
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1983 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER W
Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1
Ford Motor Co, USA
2
Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9
Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position - MAKE B
Ford
L
Lincoln
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car
F
Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/ Powertrain (Glider)
H
Incomplete Vehicle
J
Incomplete Vehicle
M
Multipurpose Vehicle
N
Lincoln
R
Passenger Car
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES CAPRI 79
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR 92
2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 04
2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Turbo Series
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT Turbo Series
09
4 Dr S/W Base Series
10
4 Dr S/W GL Series
11
4 Dr S/W GLX Series
13
4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
14
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
15
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
EXP 01
2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FAIRMONT 35
2 Dr Sed
36
4 Dr Sed
37
2 Dr Sport Cpe
FORD 42
LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44
LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LN7 51
2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
LINCOLN 96
4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD 39
4 Dr Sed
40
4 Dr S/W
LYNX 54
2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
55
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
57
2 Dr Sed Hatchback RS Series
58
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LS Series
60
4 Dr S/W Base Series
61
4 Dr S/W GS Series
63
4 Dr S/W LS Series
65
4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
66
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
68
4 Dr Sed Hatchback LS Series
1983 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
MARK VI 98
2 Dr Cpe
99
4 Dr Sed
MARQUIS 89
Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90
4 Dr S/W
MERCURY 93
Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94
Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95
Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG 26
2 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Sed Conv
28
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
THUNDERBIRD 46
Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
ZEPHYR 86
4 Dr Sed Base
87
2 Dr Sed Z7
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
D
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
F
8-302 (5.0)
CFI
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
HO
R
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
HSC
T
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
W
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
X
6-200 (3.3)
1BC
2
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
3
6-232 (3.8)
CFI
4
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
HO
5
4-98 (1.6)
EFI
6
4-140 (2.3)
LPG
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR D
1983
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1984 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER W
Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1
Ford Motor Co, USA
2
Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9
Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position - MAKE B
Ford
L
Lincoln
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car
F
Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/ Powertrain (Glider)
H
Incomplete Vehicle
J
Incomplete Vehicle
M
Multipurpose Vehicle
N
Lincoln
R
Passenger Car
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES CAPRI 79
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR 92
2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 04
2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Turbo Series
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT Turbo Series
09
4 Dr S/W Base Series
10
4 Dr S/W GL Series
11
4 Dr S/W GLX Series
13
4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
14
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
15
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
EXP 01
2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FORD 42
LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44
LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN 96
4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD 39
4 Dr Sed
40
4 Dr S/W
LYNX 54
2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
55
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
57
2 Dr Sed Hatchback RS Series
60
4 Dr S/W Base Series
61
4 Dr S/W GS Series
65
4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
66
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
68
4 Dr Sed Hatchback LS Series
MARK VII 98
2 Dr Cpe
MERCURY 93
Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94
Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95
Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG 26
2 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Sed Conv
28
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
TEMPO 18
2 Dr Sed Base Series L
19
2 Dr Sed GL Series
20
2 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
21
4 Dr Sed Base Series L
22
4 Dr Sed GL Series
23
4 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
TOPAZ 71
2 Dr Sed Base Series L
72
2 Dr Sed GS Series
73
2 Dr Sed LS Series
74
4 Dr Sed Base Series L
75
4 Dr Sed GS Series
76
4 Dr Sed LS Series
THUNDERBIRD 46
Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
F
8-302 (5.0)
CFI
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
HO
H
4-121 (2.0)
Dsl-FI
Toyo Kogyo
L
6-146 (2.4)
Dsl-FI
Turbo
M
8-302 (5.0)
4BC
HO/CFI
R
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
HSC
T
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
W
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
W
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
2
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
3
6-232 (3.8)
CFI
4
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
HO
5
4-98 (1.6)
EFI
6
4-140 (2.3)
LPG
7
4-9 (1.6)
Methanol
HO
8
4-98 (1.6)
EFI
Turbo
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR E
1984
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1985 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER W
Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1
Ford Motor Co, USA
2
Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9
Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position - MAKE B
Ford
L
Lincoln
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car
F
Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/ Powertrain (Glider)
H
Incomplete Vehicle
J
Incomplete Vehicle
M
Multipurpose Vehicle
N
Lincoln
R
Passenger Car
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES CAPRI 79
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR 92
2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 04
2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Turbo Series
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT Turbo Series
09
4 Dr S/W Base Series
10
4 Dr S/W GL Series
13
4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
14
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
15
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
31
2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
32
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
33
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
34
4 Dr S/W L
35
4 Dr S/W GL
36
4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
37
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
EXP 01
2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FORD 42
LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44
LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN 96
4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD 39
4 Dr Sed
40
4 Dr S/W
LYNX 51
2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
52
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
53
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
54
2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base
55
2 Dr Sed GS
58
4 Dr S/W L
59
4 Dr S/W GS
60
4 Dr S/W Base Series
61
4 Dr S/W GS Series
63
4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
64
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
65
4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
66
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
MARK VII 98
2 Dr Cpe
MARQUIS 89
Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90
4 Dr S/W
1985 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
MERCURY 93
Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94
Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95
Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG 26
2 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Sed Conv
28
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
TEMPO 18
2 Dr Sed Base Series L
19
2 Dr Sed GL Series
20
2 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
21
4 Dr Sed Base Series L
22
4 Dr Sed GL Series
23
4 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
TOPAZ 91
2 Dr Sed Base Series L
72
2 Dr Sed GS Series
73
2 Dr Sed LS Series
74
4 Dr Sed Base Series L
75
4 Dr Sed GS Series
76
4 Dr Sed LS Series
THUNDERBIRD 46
Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
F
8-302 (5.0)
CFI
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
HO
H
4-121 (2.0)
Dsl-FI
Toyo Kogyo
J
4-116 (1.9)
EFI
L
6-146 (2.4)
Dsl-FI
Turbo
M
8-302 (5.0)
4BC
HO/CFI
R
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
HSC
S
4-140 (2.3)
CFI
HO - HSC
T
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
W
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
X
4-140 (2.3)
CFI
HSC
2
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
3
6-232 (3.8)
CFI
4
4-98 (1.6)
2BC
HO
5
4-98 (1.6)
EFI
6
4-140 (2.3)
LPG
7
4-98 (1.6)
Methanol
HO
9
4-116 (1.9)
CFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR F
1985
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT 12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1986 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER W
Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1
Ford Motor Co, USA
2
Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9
Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position - MAKE B
Ford
L
Lincoln
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car
F
Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/ Powertrain (Glider)
H
Incomplete Vehicle
J
Incomplete Vehicle
M
Multipurpose Vehicle
N
Lincoln
R
Passenger Car
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES CAPRI 79
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR 92
2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 01
2 Dr Hatchback EXP
31
2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
32
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
33
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
34
4 Dr S/W L
35
4 Dr S/W GL
36
4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
37
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
FORD 42
LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44
LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN 96
4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD 39
4 Dr Sed
40
4 Dr S/W
LYNX 51
2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
52
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
53
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
58
4 Dr S/W L
59
4 Dr S/W GS
63
4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
64
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
MARK VII 98
2 Dr Cpe
MARQUIS 89
Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90
4 Dr S/W
MERCURY 93
Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94
Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95
Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG 26
2 Dr Sed
27
2 Dr Sed Conv
28
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
SABLE 87
4 Dr Sed
88
4 Dr S/W
TAURUS 29
4 Dr Sed
30
4 Dr S/W
TEMPO 18
2 Dr Sed Base Series L
19
2 Dr Sed GL Series
20
2 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
21
4 Dr Sed Base Series L
22
4 Dr Sed GL Series
23
4 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
TOPAZ 91
2 Dr Sed Base Series L
72
2 Dr Sed GS Series
73
2 Dr Sed LS Series
74
4 Dr Sed Base Series L
75
4 Dr Sed GS Series
76
4 Dr Sed LS Series
THUNDERBIRD 46
Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
D
4-153 (2.5)
EFI
F
8-302 (5.0)
CFI
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
HO
H
4-121 (2.0)
Dsl-FI
Toyo Kogyo
J
4-116 (1.9)
EFI
M
8-302 (5.0)
CFI
HO
R
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
Canada
S
4-140 (2.3)
CFI
HO HSC
T
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
U
6-183 (3.0)
EFI
W
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
X
4-140 (2.3)
CFI
HSC
3
6-232 (3.8)
CFI
6
4-140 (2.3)
LPG
9
4-116 (1.9)
CFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR G
1986
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT 12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1987 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER W
Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1
Ford Motor Co, USA
2
Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9
Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position - MAKE B
Ford
L
Lincoln
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car
F
Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/Powertrain (Glider)
H
Incomplete Vehicle
J
Incomplete Vehicle
M
Multipurpose Vehicle
N
Lincoln
R
Passenger Car
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES COUGAR 60
LS 2 Dr Sed
62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 17
2 Dr Cpe EXP Luxury Cpe
18
2 Dr Cpe EXP Sport Cpe
20
2 Dr Sed Hatchback Pony
21
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
23
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
25
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
28
4 Dr S/W GL
FORD 70
LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Cpe Base
71
LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Cpe LX Series
72
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed 5 Series
73
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
74
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed LX Series
75
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W S Series
76
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W Base
77
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W LX Series
78
LTD Country Squire Base
79
LTD Country Squire LX
GRAND MARQUIS 71
GS 2 Dr Sed
72
LS 2 Dr Sed
74
GS 4 Dr Sed
75
LS 4 Dr Sed
78
Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
79
Colony Park LS 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN 81
Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82
Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83
Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98
Givenchy 4 Dr Sed Continental
1987 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
LYNX 20
L 2 Dr Sed
21
GS 2 Dr Sed
23
XR3 2 Dr Sed
25
GS 4 Dr Sed Hatchback
28
GS 4 Dr S/W
MARK VII 91
Base 2 Dr Cpe
92
Blass 2 Dr Cpe
93
LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Sed LX
41
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
42
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
44
2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45
2 Dr Sed Conv GT
SABLE 50
4 Dr Sed GS
53
4 Dr Sed LS
55
4 Dr S/W GS
58
4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS 50
4 Dr Sed L
51
4 Dr Sed MT5
52
4 Dr Sed GL
53
4 Dr Sed LX
55
4 Dr S/W L
56
4 Dr S/W MT5
57
4 Dr S/W GL
58
4 Dr S/W LX
TEMPO 30
2 Dr Sed L Canada
31
2 Dr Sed GL
32
2 Dr Sed LX
33
2 Dr Sed Sport
34
2 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
35
4 Dr Sed L Canada
36
4 Dr Sed GL
37
4 Dr Sed LX
38
4 Dr Sed Sport
39
4 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
TOPAZ 30
2 Dr Sed L Canada
31
2 Dr Sed GS
32
2 Dr Sed LS
33
2 Dr Sed Sport
35
4 Dr Sed L Canada
36
4 Dr Sed GS
37
4 Dr Sed LS
38
4 Dr Sed Sport
THUNDERBIRD 60
2 Dr Sed Std
61
2 Dr Sed Sport
62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Turbo Cpe
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
D
4-153 (2.5)
CFI
E
8-302 (5.0)
EFI
HO Mustang
F
8-302 (5.0)
CFI
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
HO
H
4-122 (2.0)
Dsl
Toyo Kogyo
J
4-116 (1.9)
EFI
M
8-302 (5.0)
EFI
HO
R
4-140 (2.3)
1BC
S
4-140 (2.3)
CFI
HSC HO
T
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
U
6-183 (3.0)
EFI
W
4-140 (2.3)
EFI
Turbo
X
4-140 (2.3)
CFI
HSC
3
6-232 (3.8)
CFI
4
6-232 (3.8)
CFI
9
4-116 (1.9)
CFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR H
1987
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1988 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER K
Kia Motor, Korea
L
Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1
Ford Motor Co. USA
2
Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
9
Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position - MAKE B
Ford
M
Continental
C
Ford
Mercury
F
Ford
N
Continental
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car
F
Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/Powertrain (Glider)
H
Incomplete Vehicle
J
Incomplete Vehicle - Lincoln
J
Passenger Car - Continental
J
Passenger Car - Festiva
M
Multipurpose Vehicle
N
Lincoln
R
Passenger Car
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES COUGAR 60
LS 2 Dr Sed
62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 17
2 Dr Cpe EXP Luxury Cpe
18
2 Dr Cpe EXP Sport Cpe
20
2 Dr Sed Hatchback Pony
21
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
23
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
25
4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
28
4 Dr S/W GL
88
2 Dr Cpe EXP Base
89
2 Dr Cpe EXP Sport
90
2 Dr Hatchback Pony
91
2 Dr Hatchback LX
93
2 Dr Hatchback GT
95
4 Dr Hatchback LX
98
4 Dr S/W LX
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FESTIVA 05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD 72
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed 5 Series
73
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
74
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed LX Series
75
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W S Series
76
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W Base
77
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W LX Series
78
LTD Country Squire Base
79
LTD Country Squire LX
GRAND MARQUIS 74
GS 4 Dr Sed
75
LS 4 Dr Sed
78
Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
79
Colony Park LS 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN 81
Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82
Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83
Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98
Signature 4 Dr Sed Continental
MARK VII 92
Blass 2 Dr Cpe
93
LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Sed LX
41
2 Dr Hatchback LX
42
2 Dr Hatchback GT
44
2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45
2 Dr Sed Conv GT
SABLE 50
4 Dr Sed GS
53
4 Dr Sed LS
55
4 Dr S/W GS
58
4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS 50
4 Dr Sed L
51
4 Dr Sed MT5
52
4 Dr Sed GL
53
4 Dr Sed LX
55
4 Dr S/W L
57
4 Dr S/W GL
58
4 Dr S/W LX
TEMPO 30
2 Dr Sed L Canada
31
2 Dr Sed GL
33
2 Dr Sed Sport
34
2 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
35
4 Dr Sed L Canada
36
4 Dr Sed GL
37
4 Dr Sed LX
38
4 Dr Sed Sport
39
4 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
TOPAZ 30
2 Dr Sed L Canada
31
2 Dr Sed GS
33
2 Dr Sed Sport
35
4 Dr Sed L Canada
36
4 Dr Sed GS
37
4 Dr Sed LS
38
4 Dr Sed Sport
THUNDERBIRD 60
2 Dr Sed Std
61
2 Dr Sed Sport
62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Turbo Cpe
TRACER 10
2 Dr Hatchback
11
2 Dr Hatchback
12
4 Dr Hatchback
13
4 Dr S/W
15
2 Dr Hatchback
16
4 Dr Hatchback
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
D
4-153 (2.5)
CFI
E
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
HO Mustang
F
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
HO
H
4.79 (1.3)
EFI
J
4-116 (1.9)
EFI
K
4-79 (1.3)
2BC
S
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
HSO
T
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
Turbo
U
6-183 (3.0)
MPFI
X
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
HSC
4
6-232 (3.8)
MPFI
5
4-98 (1.6)
EFI
9
4-116 (1.9)
CFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR J
1988
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1989 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER K
Kia Motor, Korea
L
Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1
Mazda Motor (USA)
1
Ford Motor Co. USA
2
Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
2nd Position - MAKE F
Ford
N
Continental
F
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
M
Continental Mercury
1989 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car
H
Incomplete Vehicle
J
Incomplete Vehicle - Lincoln
J
Passenger Car - Continental
J
Passenger Car - Festiva
M
Multipurpose Vehicle (MPV)
N
Passenger Car
V
Passenger Car - Probe
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES COUGAR 60
LS 2 Dr Sed
62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 90
2 Dr Hatchback Pony
91
2 Dr Hatchback LX
93
2 Dr Hatchback GT
95
4 Dr Hatchback LX
98
4 Dr S/W LX
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FESTIVA 05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD 73
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
74
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed LX Series
76
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W Base
77
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W LX Series
78
LTD Country Squire Base
79
LTD Country Squire LX
GRAND MARQUIS 74
GS 4 Dr Sed
75
LS 4 Dr Sed
78
Colony Park GS 4 Dr S/W
79
Colony Park LS 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN 81
Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82
Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83
Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
84
Gucci 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98
Signature 4 Dr Sed Continental
MARK VII 92
Blass 2 Dr Cpe
93
LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Sed LX
41
2 Dr Hatchback LX
42
2 Dr Hatchback GT
44
2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45
2 Dr Sed Conv GT
PROBE 20
3 Dr Sed GL
21
3 Dr Sed LX
22
3 Dr Sed GT
SABLE 50
4 Dr Sed GS
53
4 Dr Sed LS
55
4 Dr S/W GS
58
4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS 50
4 Dr Sed L
52
4 Dr Sed GL
53
4 Dr Sed LX
54
4 Dr Sed SHO
55
4 Dr S/W L
57
4 Dr S/W GL
58
4 Dr S/W LX
TEMPO 30
2 Dr Sed L Canada
31
2 Dr Sed GL
33
2 Dr Sed GLS
35
4 Dr Sed L Canada
36
4 Dr Sed GL
37
4 Dr Sed LX
38
4 Dr Sed GLS
39
4 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
THUNDERBIRD 60
2 Dr Sed Std
61
2 Dr Sed Sport
62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOPAZ 30
2 Dr Sed L Canada
31
2 Dr Sed GS
33
2 Dr Sed Sport XR5
35
4 Dr Sed L Canada
36
4 Dr Sed GS
37
4 Dr Sed LS
38
4 Dr Sed Sport LTS
TRACER 10
2 Dr Hatchback
11
2 Dr Hatchback
12
4 Dr Hatchback
13
4 Dr S/W
15
2 Dr Hatchback
16
4 Dr Hatchback
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
C
4-133 (2.2)
MPFI
6-232 (3.8)
SEFI
Supercharged
D
4-153 (2.5)
CFI
E
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
HO
F
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
HO
H
4-79 (1.3)
EFI
J
4-116 (1.9)
MPFI
HO
K
4-79 (1.3)
2BC
L
4-133 (2.2)
MPFI
Turbo
S
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
HSO
U
6-183 (3.0)
MPFI
X
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
HSC
Y
6-183 (3.0)
SEFI
SHO (Yamaha)
4
6-232 (3.8)
MPFI
9
4-116 (1.9)
CFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR K
1989
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1990-92 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER K
Kia Motor, Korea
L
Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1
Auto Alliance Int'l Inc.
1
Ford Motor Co. USA
2
Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3
Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
6
Ford Motor Co. Australia, Ltd.
9
Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position - MAKE F
Ford
N
Continental
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
M
Mercury
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
C
Stripped Chassis
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car - Mercury
H
Incomplete Vehicle - Mercury
J
Incomplete Vehicle - Lincoln
J
Passenger Car - Continental
J
Passenger Car - Festiva
M
Multipurpose Vehicle (MPV)
N
Passenger Car - Lincoln
P
Passenger Car - Capri
V
Passenger Car - Probe
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
L
Air Bags Driver/Passenger
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES CAPRI 01
Base 2 Dr Conv.
03
XR2 2 Dr Conv.
COUGAR 60
LS 2 Dr Sed
62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 10
2 Dr Hatchback Pony
11
2 Dr Hatchback LX
12
2 Dr Hatchback GT
14
4 Dr Hatchback LX
15
4 Dr S/W LX
90
2 Dr Hatchback Pony
91
2 Dr Hatchback LX
93
2 Dr Hatchback GT
95
4 Dr Hatchback LX
98
4 Dr S/W LX
FESTIVA 05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD 72
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed S-Series
73
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
74
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed LX Series
76
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W Base
77
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W LX Series
78
LTD Country Squire Base
79
LTD Country Squire LX
GRAND MARQUIS 74
GS 4 Dr Sed
75
LS 4 Dr Sed
78
Colony Park GS 4 Dr S/W
79
Colony Park LS 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN 81
Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82
Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83
Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
84
Gucci 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98
Signature 4 Dr Sed Continental
MARK VII 92
Blass 2 Dr Cpe
93
LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Sed LX
41
2 Dr Hatchback LX
42
2 Dr Hatchback GT
44
2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45
2 Dr Sed Conv GT
PROBE 20
3 Dr Sed GL
21
3 Dr Sed LX
22
3 Dr Sed GT
SABLE 50
4 Dr Sed GS
53
4 Dr Sed LS
55
4 Dr S/W GS
58
4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS 50
4 Dr Sed L
51
4 Dr Sed MT5
52
4 Dr Sed GL
53
4 Dr Sed LX
54
4 Dr Sed SHO
55
4 Dr S/W L
57
4 Dr S/W GL
58
4 Dr S/W LX
1990-92 FORD MOTOR CO.
(Cont.)
TEMPO 30
2 Dr Sed L Canada
31
2 Dr Sed GL
33
2 Dr Sed GLS
35
4 Dr Sed L Canada
36
4 Dr Sed GL
37
4 Dr Sed LX
38
4 Dr Sed GLS
39
4 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
THUNDERBIRD 60
2 Dr Sed Std
61
2 Dr Sed Sport
62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOPAZ 30
2 Dr Sed L Canada
31
2 Dr Sed GS
32
2 Dr Sed LX
33
2 Dr Sed Sport XR5
34
2 Dr Sed LX-AWD Canada
35
4 Dr Sed L Canada
36
4 Dr Sed GS
37
4 Dr Sed LT
38
4 Dr Sed Sport LTS
10
4 Dr Notchback
14
4 Dr Notchback LTS
15
4 Dr S/W
TRACER 10
4 Dr Notchback
14
4 Dr Notchback LTS
15
4 Dr S/W
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
C
4-133 (2.2)
MPFI
D
4-153 (2.5)
CFI
E
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
HO
F
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
G
8-351 (5.8)
2BC
HO
H
4-81 (1.3)
EFI
J
4-116 (1.9)
SEFI
L
4-133 (2.2)
MPFI
Turbo
P
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
Turbo
R
4-134 (2.2)
MPFI
Turbo
R
6-232 (3.8)
SEFI
Supercharged
S
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
HSO
T
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
U
6-183 (3.0)
MPFI
W
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
Turbo
W
8-281 (4.6)
SEFI
SOHC
X
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
HSC
Y
6-183 (3.0)
SEFI
SHO (Yamaha)
Z
4-98 (1.6)
MPFI
DOHC
4
6-232 (3.8)
MPFI
5
4-98 (1.6)
EFI
6
4-98 (1.6)
MPFI
DOHC
6
4-98 (1.6)
MPFI
Turbo
8
4-110 (1.8)
SEFI
DOHC
9
4-116 (1.9)
CFI
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR L
1990
M
1991
N
1992
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1993 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER K
Kia Motor, Korea
L
Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1
Auto Alliance Int'l Inc
1
Ford Motor Co. USA
2
Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3
Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
6
Ford Motor Co. Australia Ltd.
9
Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position - MAKE F
Ford
N
Continental
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
M
Mercury
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
C
Stripped Chassis
D
Incomplete Vehicle - Ford
E
Passenger Car - Mercury
H
Incomplete Vehicle - Mercury
J
Incomplete Vehicle - Lincoln
J
Passenger Car - Continental
J
Passenger Car - Festiva
N
Passenger Car - Lincoln
P
Passenger Car - Capri
V
Passenger Car - Probe
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM A
Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger) Active Belts (Rear)
B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts
D
Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L
Active Belts - All Positions/Dual Air Bags
P
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
R
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Driver Air Bag
S
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Dual Air Bags
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES CAPRI 01
Base 2 Dr Conv.
03
XR2 2 Dr Conv.
COUGAR 62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 10
2 Dr Hatchback Pony
11
2 Dr Hatchback LX
12
2 Dr Hatchback GT
13
4 Dr Notchback LX
14
4 Dr Hatchback LX
15
4 Dr S/W LX
16
4 Dr Notchback LX-E
17
3 Dr Sport
FESTIVA 05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD 72
Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed S-Series
73
Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
74
Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed LX
GRAND MARQUIS 74
GS 4 Dr Sed
75
LS 4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN 81
Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82
Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83
Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98
Signature 4 Dr Sed Continental
MARK VIII 91
Base 2 Dr Coupe
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Sed LX
41
2 Dr Hatchback LX
42
2 Dr Hatchback GT-Cobra
44
2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45
2 Dr Sed Conv GT
PROBE 20
3 Dr Sed Base
22
3 Dr Sed GT
SABLE 50
4 Dr Sed GS
53
4 Dr Sed LS
55
4 Dr S/W GS
58
4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS 52
4 Dr Sed GL-Flex Fuel
53
4 Dr Sed LX
54
4 Dr Sed SHO
57
4 Dr S/W GL
58
4 Dr S/W LX
TEMPO 31
2 Dr Sed GL
36
4 Dr Sed GL
37
4 Dr Sed LX
THUNDERBIRD 62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOPAZ 31
2 Dr Sed GS
36
4 Dr Sed GS
37
4 Dr Sed LS
TRACER 10
4 Dr Notchback
14
4 Dr Notchback LTS
15
4 Dr S/W
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-121 (2.0)
SEFI
B
6-152 (2.5)
SEFI
D
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
E
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
HO
H
4-81 (1.3)
MPFI
J
4-116 (1.9)
SEFI
M
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
N
6-195 (3.2)
SEFI
SHO (Yamaha)
R
6232 (3.8)
SEFI
Supercharged
T
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
U
6-183 (3.0)
SEFI
V
8-280 (4.6)
SEFI
W
8-280 (4.6)
SEFI
X
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
Y
6-183 (3.0)
SEFI
SHO (Yamaha)
Z
4-98 (1.6)
MPFI
DOHC
4
6-232 (3.8)
SEFI
6
4-98 (1.6)
MPFI
Turbo
8
4-112 (1.8)
MF
DOHC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR P
1993
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1994 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER K
Kia Motor, Korea (Aspire)
L
Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1
Auto Alliance Int'l Inc
1
Ford Motor Co. USA
2
Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3
Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
6
Ford Motor Co. Australia Ltd.
9
Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position - MAKE F
Ford
N
Continental
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
M
Mercury
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
C
Stripped Chassis
D
Incomplete Vehicle - Ford
E
Passenger Car - Mercury
H
Incomplete Vehicle - Mercury
J
Incomplete Vehicle - Lincoln
J
Passenger Car - Continental
J
Passenger Car - Aspire
N
Passenger Car - Lincoln
P
Passenger Car - Capri
V
Passenger Car - Probe
1994 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM A
Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger) Active Belts (Rear)
B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts
D
Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L
Active Belts - All Positions/Dual Air Bags
P
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
R
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Driver Air Bag
S
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Dual Air Bags
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES ASPIRE 05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback SE
CAPRI 01
Base 2 Dr Conv.
03
XR2 2 Dr Conv.
COUGAR 62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT 10
2 Dr Hatchback Pony
11
2 Dr Hatchback LX
12
2 Dr Hatchback GT
13
4 Dr Notchback LX
14
4 Dr Hatchback LX
15
4 Dr S/W LX
16
4 Dr Notchback LX-E
FORD 72
Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed S-Series
73
Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
GRAND MARQUIS 74
GS 4 Dr Sed
75
LS 4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN 81
Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82
Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83
Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98
Signature 4 Dr Sed Continental
MARK VIII 91
Base 2 Dr Coupe
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Sed LX
42
2 Dr Hatchback GT-Cobra
44
2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45
2 Dr Sed Conv GT
PROBE 20
3 Dr Sed Base
21
3 Dr Sed LX
22
3 Dr Sed GT
SABLE 50
4 Dr Sed GS
53
4 Dr Sed LS
55
4 Dr S/W GS
58
4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS 52
4 Dr Sed GL-Flex Fuel
53
4 Dr Sed LX
54
4 Dr Sed SHO
57
4 Dr S/W GL
58
4 Dr S/W LX
TEMPO 31
2 Dr Sed GL
36
4 Dr Sed GL
37
4 Dr Sed LX
THUNDERBIRD 62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOPAZ 31
2 Dr Sed GS
36
4 Dr Sed GS
37
4 Dr Sed LS
TRACER 10
4 Dr Notchback
14
4 Dr Notchback LTS
15
4 Dr S/W
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-121 (2.0)
SEFI
B
6-152 (2.5)
SEFI
D
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
E
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
HO
H
4-81 (1.3)
MPFI
J
4-116 (1.9)
SEFI
K
4-116 (1.9)
SEFI
P
6-195 (3.2)
SEFI
DOHC
R
6-232 (3.8)
SEFI
Supercharged
T
8-302 (5.0)
SEFI
U
6-183 (3.0)
SEFI
V
8-280 (4.6)
SEFI
W
8-280 (4.6)
SEFI
X
4-140 (2.3)
MPFI
Y
6-183 (3.0)
SEFI
SHO (Yamaha)
Z
4-98 (1.6)
MPFI
DOHC
1
6-183 (3.0)
SEFI
4
6-232 (3.8)
SEFI
6
4-98 (1.6)
MPFI
Turbo
8
4-112 (1.8)
MPFI
DOHC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR R
1994
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT 12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1995 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER K
Kia Motor, Korea (Aspire)
L
Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1
Auto Alliance Int'l Inc
1
Ford Motor Co. USA
2
Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3
Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
6
Ford Motor Co. Australia Ltd.
9
Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position - MAKE F
Ford
N
Continental
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
M
Mercury
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
C
Stripped Chassis
D
Incomplete Vehicle - Ford
E
Passenger Car - Mercury
H
Incomplete Vehicle - Mercury
J
Incomplete Vehicle - Lincoln
J
Passenger Car - Continental
J
Passenger Car - Aspire
N
Passenger Car - Lincoln
P
Passenger Car - Capri
V
Passenger Car - Probe
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM A
Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger) Active Belts (Rear)
B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts
D
Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L
Active Belts - All Positions/Dual Air Bags
P
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
R
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Driver Air Bag
S
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Dual Air Bags
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES ASPIRE 05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback SE
CONTINENTAL 97
4 Dr Sed
98
4 Dr Sed Signature
CONTOUR 65
4 Dr Sed GL
66
4 Dr Sed LX
67
4 Dr Sed SE
COUGAR 62
2 Dr Sed XR7
CROWN VICTORIA 72
4 Dr Sed S
73
4 Dr Sed
74
4 Dr Sed LX
ESCORT 10
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
11
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
12
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
13
4 Dr Sed Notchback LX
14
4 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
15
4 Dr S/W LX
GRAND MARQUIS 74
4 Dr Sed GS
75
4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII 91
2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Sed LX
44
2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45
2 Dr Sed Conv Cobra GT
MYSTIQUE 65
4 Dr Sed GS
66
4 Dr Sed LS
PROBE 20
3 Dr Sed Hatchback
22
3 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
SABLE 50
4 Dr Sed GS
53
4 Dr Sed LS
55
4 Dr S/W GS
58
4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS 52
4 Dr Sed GL Flex Fuel
53
4 Dr Sed LX
54
4 Dr Sed SHO
57
4 Dr S/W GL
58
4 Dr S/W LX
THUNDERBIRD 62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOWN CAR 81
4 Dr Sed Executive
82
4 Dr Sed Signature
83
4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER 10
4 Dr Sed Notchback
14
4 Dr Notchback LTS
15
4 Dr S/W
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-122 (2.0)
MPFI
B
6-152 (2.5)
MPFI
D
8-302 (5.0)
MPFI
H
4-81 (1.3)
MPFI
J
4-116 (1.9)
SEFI
K
4-116 (1.9)
SEFI
HO
L
6-153 (2.5)
MPFI
P
6-195 (3.2)
MPFI
SHO DOHC
R
6-232 (3.8)
MPFI
Super Coupe
T
8-302 (5.0)
MPFI
OHV
U
6-183 (3.0)
MPFI
V
8-280 (4.6)
MPFI
DOHC
W
8-280 (4.6)
MPFI
SOHC
X
4-141 (2.3)
MPFI
OHV
Y
6-183 (3.0)
MPFI
SHO DOHC
1
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
Flex Fuel
3
4-122 (2.0)
MPFI
4
6-232 (3.8)
MPFI
8
4-112 (1.8)
MPFI
DOHC
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN. 10th Position - MODEL YEAR S
1995
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1996 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER J
Mazda Mtr Corp. Japan
K
Kia Motor, Korea (Aspire)
L
Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1
Auto Alliance Int'l Inc
1
Ford Motor Co. USA
2
Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3
Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
4
Ford Motor Co. USA
6
Ford Motor Co. Australia Ltd.
9
Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position - MAKE C
Ford
M
Mercury
F
Ford
N
Continental
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
C
Stripped Chassis
D
Incomplete Vehicle - Ford
E
Passenger Car - Mercury
H
Incomplete Vehicle - Mercury
J
Incomplete Vehicle - Lincoln
J
Passenger Car - Continental
J
Passenger Car - Aspire
N
Passenger Car - Lincoln
P
Passenger Car - Capri
V
Passenger Car - Probe
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM A
Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger) Active Belts (Rear)
B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts
D
Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L
Active Belts - All Positions/Dual Air Bags
P
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
R
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Driver Air Bag
S
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Dual Air Bags
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES ASPIRE 05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
CONTINENTAL 97
4 Dr Sed
CONTOUR 65
4 Dr Sed GL
66
4 Dr Sed LX
67
4 Dr Sed SE
COUGAR 62
2 Dr Sed XR7
CROWN VICTORIA 72
4 Dr Sed S
73
4 Dr Sed
74
4 Dr Sed LX
ESCORT 10
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
11
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
12
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
13
4 Dr Sed Notchback LX
14
4 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
15
4 Dr S/W LX
GRAND MARQUIS 74
4 Dr Sed GS
75
4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII 91
2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Cpe
42
2 Dr Cpe - GT
44
2 Dr Conv
45
2 Dr Conv GT
46
2 Dr Conv Cobra
47
2 Dr Cpe Cobra
MYSTIQUE 65
4 Dr Sed GS
66
4 Dr Sed LS
PROBE 20
3 Dr Sed Hatchback
22
3 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
SABLE 50
4 Dr Sed GS
51
4 Dr Sed G
53
4 Dr Sed LS, LTS
55
4 Dr S/W GS
58
4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS 51
4 Dr Sed G
52
4 Dr Sed GL Flex Fuel
53
4 Dr Sed LX
54
4 Dr Sed SHO
57
4 Dr S/W GL
58
4 Dr S/W LX
THUNDERBIRD 62
2 Dr Sed LX
TOWN CAR 81
4 Dr Sed Executive
82
4 Dr Sed Signature
83
4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER 10
4 Dr Sed Notchback
14
4 Dr Notchback LTS
15
4 Dr S/W
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-122 (2.0)
MPFI
B
6-152 (2.5)
MPFI
C
8-351 (5.8)
MPFI
J
4-113 (1.9)
SEFI
L
6-155 (2.5)
MPFI
N
8-209 (3.4)
MPFI
SHO
S
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
U
6-183 (3.0)
MPFI
V
8-280 (4.6)
MPFI
DOHC
W
8-280 (4.6)
MPFI
SOHC
X
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
SOHC
Z
4-121 (2.0)
MPFI
CNG
1
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
Flex Fuel Methanol
2
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
Flex Fuel Ethanol
3
4-122 (2.0)
MPFI
4
6-232 (3.8)
MPFI
6
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
SOHC
8
4-112 (1.8)
MPFI
DOHC
9
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
CNG
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR T
1996
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT 12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1997 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER J
Mazda Mtr Corp. Japan
K
Kia Motor, Korea (Aspire)
L
Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1
Auto Alliance Int'l Inc
1
Ford Motor Co. USA
2
Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3
Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
4
Ford Motor Co. USA
6
Ford Motor Co. Australia Ltd.
9
Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position - MAKE C
Ford
M
Mercury
F
Ford
N
Continental
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
C
Stripped Chassis
D
Incomplete Vehicle - Ford
E
Passenger Car - Mercury
H
Incomplete Vehicle - Mercury
J
Incomplete Vehicle - Lincoln
J
Passenger Car - Continental
J
Passenger Car - Aspire
N
Passenger Car - Lincoln
P
Passenger Car - Capri
V
Passenger Car - Probe
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM A
Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger) Active Belts (Rear)
B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts
D
Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L
Active Belts - All Positions/Dual Air Bags
P
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
R
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Driver Air Bag
S
Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Dual Air Bags
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES ASPIRE 05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
CONTINENTAL 97
4 Dr Sed
CONTOUR 65
4 Dr Sed GL
66
4 Dr Sed LX
67
4 Dr Sed SE
COUGAR 62
2 Dr Sed XR7
CROWN VICTORIA 72
4 Dr Sed S
73
4 Dr Sed
74
4 Dr Sed LX
ESCORT 10
4 Dr Sed
13
4 Dr Sed LX
15
4 Dr S/W LX
GRAND MARQUIS 74
4 Dr Sed GS
75
4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII 91
2 Dr Sed
92
2 Dr Sed LSC
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Cpe
42
2 Dr Cpe - GT
44
2 Dr Conv
45
2 Dr Conv GT
46
2 Dr Conv Cobra
47
2 Dr Cpe Cobra
MYSTIQUE 65
4 Dr Sed GS
66
4 Dr Sed LS
PROBE 20
3 Dr Sed Hatchback
22
3 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
SABLE 50
4 Dr Sed GS
51
4 Dr Sed G
53
4 Dr Sed LS, LTS
55
4 Dr S/W GS
58
4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS 51
4 Dr Sed G
52
4 Dr Sed GL Flex Fuel
53
4 Dr Sed LX
54
4 Dr Sed SHO
57
4 Dr S/W GL
58
4 Dr S/W LX
THUNDERBIRD 62
2 Dr Sed LX, SVT
TOWN CAR 81
4 Dr Sed Executive
82
4 Dr Sed Signature
83
4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER 10
4 Dr Sed GS
13
4 Dr Sed LS
15
4 Dr S/W
1997 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE A
4-122 (2.0)
MPFI
B
6-152 (2.5)
MPFI
C
8-351 (5.8)
MPFI
J
4-113 (1.9)
SEFI
L
6-155 (2.5)
MPFI
N
8-209 (3.4)
MPFI
SHO
P
4-122 (2.0)
MPFI
S
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
U
6-183 (3.0)
MPFI
V
8-280 (4.6)
MPFI
DOHC
W
8-280 (4.6)
MPFI
SOHC
X
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
SOHC
Z
4-121 (2.0)
MPFI
CNG
1
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
Flex Fuel Methanol
2
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
Flex Fuel Ethanol
3
4-122 (2.0)
MPFI
4
6-232 (3.8)
MPFI
6
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
SOHC
8
4-112 (1.8)
MPFI
DOHC
9
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
CNG
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR V
1997
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1998 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER J
Mazda Mtr Corp. Japan
1
Auto Alliance Int'l Inc
1
Ford Motor Co. USA
2
Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3
Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
2nd Position - MAKE F
Ford
M
Mercury
L
Lincoln
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
E
Passenger Car - Mercury
H
Incomplete Vehicle - Mercury
J
Incomplete Vehicle - Lincoln
1
Passenger Car - Lincoln (Limousine)
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM B
Active Belts
C
Air Bags and Active Belts
D
Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L
Active Belts - All Positions/Dual Air Bags
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES CONTINENTAL 97
4 Dr Sed
CONTOUR 65
4 Dr Sed
66
4 Dr Sed LX/SE
67
4 Dr Sed SE
68
4 Dr Sed SVT
CROWN VICTORIA 72
4 Dr Sed S
73
4 Dr Sed
74
4 Dr Sed LX
ESCORT 10
4 Dr Sed LX
11
2 Dr Cpe ZX2
13
4 Dr Sed SE
15
4 Dr S/W SE
GRAND MARQUIS 74
4 Dr Sed GS
75
4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII 91
2 Dr Sed
92
2 Dr Sed LSC
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Cpe
42
2 Dr Cpe - GT
44
2 Dr Conv
45
2 Dr Conv GT
46
2 Dr Conv Cobra
47
2 Dr Cpe Cobra
MYSTIQUE 65
4 Dr Sed GS
66
4 Dr Sed LS
SABLE 50
4 Dr Sed GS/LS
53
4 Dr Sed LS
55
4 Dr S/W LS
58
4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS 52
4 Dr Sed Flex Fuel
53
4 Dr Sed SE
54
4 Dr Sed SHO
57
4 Dr S/W SE
58
4 Dr S/W SE
TOWN CAR 81
4 Dr Sed Executive
82
4 Dr Sed Signature
83
4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER 10
4 Dr Sed GS
13
4 Dr Sed LS
15
4 Dr S/W
8th Position - ENGINE TYPE G
6-155 (2.5)
MPFI
SVT
L
6-155 (2.5)
MPFI
N
8-207 (3.4)
MPFI
SHO
P
4-122 (2.0)
MPFI
SOHC
S
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
Modular
U
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
Vulcan
V
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
DOHC
W
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
SOHC
X
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
SOHC GT
Z
4-121 (2.0)
MPFI
1
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
Flex Fuel Methanol
2
6-182 (3.0)
MPFI
Flex Fuel Ethanol
3
4-121 (2.0)
MPFI
4
6-232 (3.8)
MPFI
9
8-281 (4.6)
MPFI
CNG
9th Position - CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter "X'' used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position - MODEL YEAR W
1998
11th Position - ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions - SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer.
1999-2003 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position - MANUFACTURER 1
USA
2
Canada
3
Mexico
4
USA
5
USA
6
Australia
J
Japan
K
Korea
L
Taiwan
W
Germany
2nd Position - MAKE C
Mazda
F
Ford
L
Lincoln
M
Mercury
N
Nissan Kia
Z
Ford Mazda Mercury
3rd Position - TYPE A
Passenger Car
E
Passenger Car - Mercury
H
Incomplete Vehicle - Mercury
J
Incomplete Vehicle - Lincoln
N
Passenger Car - Lincoln
V
Passenger Mazda/Probe
W
Passenger Cougar
1
Passenger Car - Lincoln (Limousine)
4th Position - RESTRAINT SYSTEM A
Driver Air Bag; Driver Manual Belt Passenger Automatic Belt
B
Manual Belts
C
Driver Air Bag, Manual Belts
D
Manual Front Belts, No Rear Belts
E
Dual Front, Front Side Air Bags; Manual Belts
F
Dual Front Air Bags; Manual Belts
H
Dual Front, Front Side Air Bags; Manual Belts
K
Dual Front Air Bags; Manual Belts
L
Dual Front Air Bags; Manual Belts
N
Dual Front Air Bags; Manual Belts
P
Manual Front Belts; Automatic Rear Belts
P
Automatic Front Belts
R
Driver Air Bag, Automatic Front Belts, Manual Rear Belts
R
Dual Front Air Bags, Automatic Front Belts, Manual Rear Belts
S
Dual Front Air Bags, Automatic Front Belts, Manual Rear Belts
T
Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
U
Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
V
Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
W
Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
X
Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
Y
Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
Z
Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
5th Position - PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Imported or Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions - BODY SERIES CONTINENTAL 97
4 Dr Sed
98
4 Dr Sed Signature Series
CONTOUR 65
4 Dr Sed LX
66
4 Dr Sed SE
67
4 Dr Sed SE
68
4 Dr Sed SVT
COUGAR 60
2 Dr HB
61
2 Dr HB
CROWN VICTORIA 72
4 Dr Sed S
73
4 Dr Sed
74
4 Dr Sed LX
75
4 Dr Sed/Wgn
ESCORT 10
4 Dr Sed LX
11
2 Dr Cpe ZX2
13
4 Dr Sed SE
15
4 Dr S/W SE
FIVE HUNDRED
4 Dr Sed FWD 4 Dr Sed AWD
FOCUS 30
2 Dr Cpe
31
2 Dr Cpe ZX3
33
4 Dr Sed LX
34
4 Dr Sed SE
36
4 Dr Wgn SE
37
4 Dr HB ZX5
38
4 Dr Sed ZTS
39
2 Dr HB SVT
GRAND MARQUIS 74
4 Dr Sed GS
75
4 Dr Sed LS
78
4 Dr Wgn GS
79
4 Dr Wgn LS
MARAUDER 75
4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG 40
2 Dr Cpe
42
2 Dr Cpe - GT
44
2 Dr Conv
45
2 Dr Conv GT
46
2 Dr Conv Cobra
47
2 Dr Cpe Cobra
48
2 Dr Cpe Cobra
49
2 Dr Conv Cobra
86
4 Dr Sed 6 Cyl
87
4 Dr Sed 8 Cyl
VIN Decoder Abbreviations Here are handy VIN abbreviations. In example, a 2dr, 4WD, conv, LE would convert to a two door, 4 wheel drive, convertible, limited edition. Some of the most common abbreviations: 2 Dr = Two Door | 4 Dr = 4 Door | 4WD = 4 Four Wheel Drive | AB = Air Bag | AT = Automatic Transmission | Auto = Automatic | AWD = All Wheel Drive | Cyl = Cylinder | Conv = Convertible | Cpe = Coupe | Dr = Door or Drive | FWD = Front Wheel Drive | HB = Hatchback | HP = Horsepower | HT = Hard Top | L = Litre | LE = Limited Edition | LWB = Long Wheel Base | MPH = Miles Per Hour | PU or P/U = Pickup | RWD = Rear Wheel Drive | SE = Special Edition | Sed = Sedan | Spd = Speed | Spt = Sport | ST = Standard Transmission | Std = Standard | w/ = with | w/o = with out
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