MODEL COVERAGE
| MODEL | ENGINE | ENGINE ID (1) | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator | 4.6L 4V | H | SFI | DIS |
| Blackwood | 5.4L 4V | A | SFI | DIS |
| Cab & Chassis | 5.4L | L | SFI | DIS |
| — | 6.8L | S | SFI | DIS |
| — | 6.8L | Z | SFI (2) | DIS |
| — | 7.3L | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Cutaway | 5.4L | L | SFI | DIS |
| — | 5.4L | M | SFI (3) | DIS |
| — | 6.8L | S | SFI | DIS |
| — | 7.3L | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Econoline | 4.2L | 2 | SFI | DIS |
| — | 4.6L | W | SFI | DIS |
| — | 5.4L | L | SFI | DIS |
| — | 5.4L | M | SFI (3) | DIS |
| — | 6.8L | S | SFI | DIS |
| — | 7.3L | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Escape | 2.0L | B | SFI | DIS |
| — | 3.0L | 1 | SFI | DIS |
| Excursion | 5.4L | L | SFI | DIS |
| — | 6.8L | S | SFI | DIS |
| — | 7.3L | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Expedition | 4.6L | W | SFI | DIS |
| — | 5.4L | L | SFI | DIS |
| Explorer | 4.0L SOHC | E | SFI | DIS |
| — | 4.0L SOHC | K | SFI (4) | DIS |
| — | 4.6L | W | SFI | DIS |
| Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport Trac | 4.0L SOHC | E | SFI | DIS |
| — | 4.0L SOHC | K | SFI (4) | DIS |
| F150 | 4.2L | 2 | SFI | DIS |
| — | 4.6L | 6 | SFI | DIS |
| — | 4.6L | W | SFI | DIS |
| — | 5.4L (Supercharged) | 3 | SFI | DIS |
| — | 5.4L | L | SFI | DIS |
| — | 5.4L | M | SFI (3) | DIS |
| — | 5.4L | Z | SFI (5) | DIS |
| F250-550 Pickup | 5.4L | L | SFI | DIS |
| — | 6.8L | S | SFI | DIS |
| — | 7.3L | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Mountaineer | 4.0L | E | SFI | DIS |
| — | 4.6L | W | SFI | DIS |
| Navigator | 5.4L 4V | R | SFI | DIS |
| Ranger | 2.3L | D | SFI | DIS |
| — | 3.0L | U | SFI | Distributor |
| — | 3.0L | V | SFI | Distributor |
| — | 4.0L SOHC | E | SFI | DIS |
| — | (6) | 7 | N/A | N/A |
| RV Cutaway | 5.4L | L | SFI | DIS |
| — | 6.8L | S | SFI | DIS |
| — | 7.3L | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| Windstar | 3.8L | 4 | SFI | DIS |
| (1) Engine may be identified by 8th character of VIN. (2) Bi-fuel - gasoline and LPG only. (3) CNG only. (4) Flex-fuel - gasoline and ethanol. (5) Bi-fuel - gasoline and CNG, or gasoline and LPG (6) 336V-75 HP electric (lead acid). | ||||
| (1) | Engine may be identified by 8th character of VIN. |
| (2) | Bi-fuel - gasoline and LPG only. |
| (3) | CNG only. |
| (4) | Flex-fuel - gasoline and ethanol. |
| (5) | Bi-fuel - gasoline and CNG, or gasoline and LPG |
| (6) | 336V-75 HP electric (lead acid). |
2003 MODEL COVERAGE
World Manufacturer Identifier - Position 1
The first 3 numbers in VIN are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Description is as follows
- 1FB - Ford Motor Company, USA, Bus.
- 1FC - Ford Motor Company, USA, Basic (Stripped) Chassis.
- 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, Incomplete Vehicle.
- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, MPV.
- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, Truck (Complete Vehicle).
- 1LJ - Ford Motor Company, USA, Lincoln Incomplete Vehicle.
- 1MH = Ford Motor Company, USA, Mercury Incomplete Vehicle.
- 2FB = Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Ltd., Bus.
- 2FC = Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Ltd., Basic (Stripped) Chassis.
- 2FD = Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Ltd., Incomplete Vehicle.
- 2FF = Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Ltd., Motor Vehicle Equipment (W/O Engine/Powertrain (Glider).
- 2FM = Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Ltd., MPV.
- 2FT = Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Ltd., Truck (Complete Vehicle).
- 3FB = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), Bus.
- 3FC = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), Basic (Stripped) Chassis.
- 3FD = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), Incomplete Vehicle.
- 3FM = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), MPV.
- 3FT = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), Truck (Complete Vehicle).
- 4M2 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Mercury MPV.
- 5LM = Ford Motor Company (USA), Lincoln, Truck, Completed Vehicle.
- 5LT = Ford Motor Company (USA), Lincoln Truck (Complete Vehicle).
Brake Type & Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - Position 2
The 4th number in VIN is the brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) code, all vehicles use hydraulic brakes. This code may also identify the vehicle safety restraint system. Description is as follows
- A = 16,001-19,500 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
- B = 3000-4000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger side impact air bags.
- C = 4001-5000 Lbs. GVWR, active safety belts (all positions), with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
- D = 5001-6000 Lbs. GVWR, active safety belts (all positions), with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
- E = 6001-7000 Lbs. GVWR, with second generation air bags and side air bags.
- F = 7001-8000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
- H = 8501-9000 Lbs. GVWR, without air bags (Mexico).
- J = 9000-10,000 Lbs. GVWR, without air bags (Mexico).
- K = 10,001-14,000 Lbs. GVWR, without air bags (Mexico).
- L = 14,001-16,000 Lbs. GVWR (Motorhome Chassis - Class 4).
- M = 16,001-19,500 Lbs. GVWR (Motorhome Chassis - Class 5).
- N = 19,501-26,000 Lbs. GVWR (Motorhome Chassis - Class 6).
- N = 8501-9000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
- P = 7001-8000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
- R = 6001-7000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
- S = 9001-10,000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
- U = 3000-4000 Lbs. GVWR, without driver and front passenger side impact air bags.
- V = 8001-8500 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
- W = 10,001-14,000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
- X = 14,001-16,000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
- Y = 4001-5000 Lbs. GVWR, active safety belts (all positions), with driver and front passenger air bags.
- Z = 5001-6000 Lbs. GVWR, active safety belts (all positions), with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air canopies.
Line, Series & Body Type Code - Position 3
The 5th through 7th numbers in VIN indicate vehicle line, series and body type. Description is as follows
- A50 = Windstar Base.
- A51 = Windstar LX.
- A52 = Windstar SE.
- A53 = Windstar SEL.
- A54 = Windstar Van.
- A55 = Windstar LX (Canada).
- A56 = Windstar SEL (Canada).
- A57 = Windstar SE Sport.
- A58 = Windstar SEL Limited.
- E11 = E150 Club Wagon.
- C35 = E350 Super Duty Chassis Cab.
- C45 = E450 Super Duty Chassis Cab.
- C55 = E550 Super Duty Chassis Cab.
- E14 = E150 Cargo Van.
- E24 = E250 Cargo Van.
- E29 = E250 Stripped Chassis.
- E31 = E350 Super Duty Club Wagon.
- E34 = E350 Super Duty cargo van.
- E35 = E350 Base Cut Away.
- E39 = E350 Commercial Stripped Chassis
- E45 = E450 Super Duty Base Cut Away.
- E49 = E450 Super Duty Stripped Chassis.
- E55 = E550 Cut Away.
- F07 = F150 Regular Cab, 2WD, Flareside.
- F08 = F150 Regular Cab, 4WD, Flareside.
- F17 = F150 Regular Cab, 2WD, Styleside.
- F18 = F150 Regular Cab, 4WD, Styleside.
- F20 = F250, Regular Cab, 2WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- F21 = F250, Regular Cab, 4WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- F30 = F350, Regular Cab, 2WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- F31 = F350, Regular Cab, 4WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- F32 = F350, Regular Cab, 2WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- F33 = F350, Regular Cab, 4WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- F34 = F350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- F35 = F350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- F36 = F350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- F37 = F350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- F46 = F450, Regular Cab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
- F47 = F450, Regular Cab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
- F53 = Recreational Stripped Chassis (Motorhome).
- F56 = F550, Regular Cab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
- F57 = F550, Regular Cab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
- R08 = Ranger 2WD, Regular Cab (Electric).
- R10 = Ranger 2WD, Regular Cab.
- R11 = Ranger 4WD, Regular Cab.
- R14 = Ranger 2WD, SuperCab (2-Door).
- R15 = Ranger 4WD, SuperCab (2-Door).
- R44 = Ranger 2WD, SuperCab (4-Door).
- R45 = Ranger 4WD, SuperCab (4-Door).
- S24 = E250 Extended Cargo Van.
- S31 = E350 Extended Super Duty Club Wagon.
- S34 = E350 Extended Super Duty Cargo Van.
- U02 = Escape 2WD, XLS.
- U03 = Escape 2WD, XLT.
- U04 = Escape 2WD, Limited.
- U15 = Expedition, 2WD, XLT.
- U16 = Expedition, 4WD, XLT.
- U17 = Expedition, 2WD, Eddie Bauer.
- U18 = Expedition, 4WD, Eddie Bauer.
- U27 = Navigator, 2WD.
- U28 = Navigator, 4WD.
- U40 = Excursion, 2WD, XLT.
- U41 = Excursion, 4WD, XLT.
- U42 = Excursion, 2WD, Limited.
- U43 = Excursion, 4WD, Limited.
- U44 = Excursion, 2WD, Eddie Bauer.
- U45 = Excursion, 4WD, Eddie Bauer.
- U60 = Explorer Sport, 2WD, 2-Door.
- U62 = Explorer, 2WD, XLS.
- U63 = Explorer, 2WD, XLT.
- U64 = Explorer, 2WD, Eddie Bauer.
- U65 = Explorer, 2WD, Limited.
- U66 = Mountaineer, 2WD.
- U67 = Explorer Sport Trac, 2WD, 4-Door.
- U68 = Aviator, 2WD, MPV.
- U70 = Explorer Sport, 4WD, 2-Door.
- U72 = Explorer, 4WD, XLS.
- U73 = Explorer, 4WD, XLT.
- U74 = Explorer, 4WD, Eddie Bauer.
- U75 = Explorer, 4WD, Limited.
- U77 = Explorer Sport Trac, 4WD, 4-Door.
- U78 = Aviator, 4WD, MPV.
- U82 = Explorer, AWD, XLS.
- U83 = Explorer, AWD, XLT.
- U84 = Explorer, AWD, Eddie Bauer.
- U85 = Explorer, AWD, Limited.
- U86 = Mountaineer, All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
- U88 = Aviator, AWD, MPV.
- U92 = Escape, 4WD, XLS.
- U93 = Escape, 4WD, XLT.
- U94 = Escape, 4WD, Limited.
- W05 = Lincoln Blackwood, 2WD, Crew Cab.
- W07 = F150 Crew Cab, 2WD, Flareside.
- W08 = F150 Crew Cab, 4WD, Flareside.
- W20 = F250, Crew Cab, 2WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- W21 = F250, Crew Cab, 4WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- W30 = F350, Crew Cab, 2WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- W31 = F350, Crew Cab, 4WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- W32 = F350, Crew Cab, 2WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- W33 = F350, Crew Cab, 4WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- W34 = F350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- W35 = F350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- W36 = F350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- W37 = F350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- W46 = F450, Crew Cab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
- W47 = F450, Crew Cab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
- W56 = F550, Crew Cab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
- W57 = F550, Crew Cab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
- X07 = F150 SuperCab, 2WD, Flareside.
- X08 = F150 SuperCab, 4WD, Flareside.
- X17 = F150 SuperCab, 2WD, Styleside.
- X18 = F150 SuperCab, 4WD, Styleside.
- X20 = F250, SuperCab, 2WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- X21 = F250, SuperCab, 4WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- X30 = F350, SuperCab, 2WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- X31 = F350, SuperCab, 4WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- X32 = F350, SuperCab, 2WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- X33 = F350, SuperCab, 4WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- X34 = F350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- X35 = F350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, Single Rear Wheels.
- X36 = F350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- X37 = F350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, Dual Rear Wheels.
- X46 = F450, SuperCab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
- X47 = F450, SuperCab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
- X56 = F550, SuperCab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
- X57 = F550, SuperCab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
Engine Code - Position 4
The 8th number in VIN is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code. Description is as follows
- A = 5.4L V8, DOHC, EFI.
- B = 2.0L In-Line 4-Cylinder (Zetec).
- D = 2.3L In-Line 4-Cylinder, EFI, Gas.
- E = 4.0L V6 SOHC, EFI. (Explorer, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, Mountaineer and Ranger).
- E = 5.4L V8 SOHC, EFI (Essex), Gas (Expedition and Navigator).
- F = 7.3L V8, Turbo-Diesel.
- H = 4.6L V8, DOHC, EFI.
- K = 4.0L V6 SOHC, EFI, Flex-Fuel.
- L = 5.4L V8, SOHC, EFI, Gas.
- M = 5.4L V8, SOHC, Natural Gas.
- R = 5.4L 4V V8, DOHC, EFI, Gas (Blackwood & Navigator Only).
- S = 6.8L V10, SOHC, EFI, Gas.
- T = 3.3L V6 SOHC, Gas.
- U = 3.0L (OHV), V6 EFI.
- V = 3.0L (OHV), V6 EFI, Flex-Fuel.
- W = 4.6L (SOHC), V8 (Romeo) EFI, Gasoline.
- X = 4.6L (SOHC), V8 EFI.
- Z = 5.4L V8 (F150 Only), Or 6.8L V10, (F450-550 Only) Bi-Fuel.
- 1 = 3.0L (DOHC), V6 EFI.
- 2 = 4.2L V6, OHV, EFI, Gas.
- 3 = 5.4L V8 SOHC, Gas (Lightning - Supercharged).
- 4 = 3.8L (OHV), V6 EFI.
- 6 = 4.6L V8, SOHC, EFI, Gas.
Computer-Generated Check Digit - Position 5
The 9th number in VIN is the check digit code (0-9).
Model Year Code - Position 6
The 10th number in VIN is the model year code. Description is as follows
- Y = 2000
- 1 = 2001
- 2 = 2002
- 3 = 2003
Production Sequence Number - Position 8
The 12th through 17th numbers in VIN are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number. Description is as follows
- A00001-E99999 = Ford Division.
- J00001-L99999 = Lincoln/Mercury Division.