VIN Code Identification. Scheme 1
VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label in Fig. (Scheme 1). The legend listed below will also be found in Fig. (Scheme 1).
1 Manufacturer
1 * Ford Motor Co., United States
2 * Ford Motor Co. Of Canada, Ltd.
2 Make
F * Ford
3 Type
M * Multi-Purpose Vehicle
T * Truck
D * Incomplete Vehicle
C * Basic Chassis
4 Brake System/Gross Vehicle Weight
A * Hydraulic Brakes/Under 3000 Lbs.
B * Hydraulic Brakes/3001-4000 Lbs.
C * Hydraulic Brakes/4001-5000 Lbs.
D * Hydraulic Brakes/5001-6000 Lbs.
E * Hydraulic Brakes/6001-7000 Lbs.
5-7 Model, Line & Body Type
R10 * Ranger 2WD Truck
R11 * Ranger 4WD Truck
R12 * Ranger 2WD Truck
R14 * Ranger 2WD Truck
R15 * Ranger 4WD Truck
U12 * Bronco II 2WD MPV
U14 * Bronco II 4WD MPV
U22 * Explorer 2WD 2-Door MPV
U24 * Explorer 2WD 4-Door MPV
U32 * Explorer 4WD 2-Door MPV
U34 * Explorer 4WD 4-Door MPV
8 Engine Type
K Or C * 2.0L 4-Cylinder
3 * 2.2L Diesel
Z * 2.3L 4-Cylinder
A * 2.3L 4-Cylider EFI
E * 2.3L Turbo Diesel
S * 2.8L 6-Cylinder
T * 2.9L V6 EFI
U * 3.0L V6 EFI
X * 4.0L V6 EFI
9 VIN Check Digit
- Manufacturer's Internal Code
10 Vehicle Model Year
D * 1983
E * 1984
F * 1985
G * 1986
H * 1987
J * 1988
K * 1989
11 Assembly Plant Code
C * Ontario, Canada
H * Lorain, Ohio
K * Kansas City (Claycomo), Missouri
L * Michigan Truck Plant, Michigan
N * Norfolk, Virginia
P * St. Paul, Minnesota
T * Edison, New Jersey
U * Louisville, Kentucky
Z * St. Louis (Hazelwood), Missouri
12-17 Serial Number
- Sequential Production Number