Scheme 1
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-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 is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.
If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.
Scheme 2
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) |
| 2 | Restraint system type |
| 3 | Vehicle line and series type |
| 4 | Engine type |
| 5 | Check digit |
| 6 | Model year |
| 7 | Assembly plant |
| 8 | Production sequence number |
ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLE
Scheme 3
The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
- 3FA - Ford, Mexico, passenger car
- 3ME - Mercury, Mexico, passenger car
- 3LN - Lincoln, Mexico, passenger car
Scheme 4
The fourth VIN position identifies the vehicle restraint system used.
- D - Active safety belts, all positions with driver, front passenger air bags and driver side knee bolster
- H - Active safety belts, all positions, driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact air bags
Scheme 5
VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line and series type.
- L2G - Lincoln, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- L2J - Lincoln, All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- M26 - Lincoln, FWD , TT unit only
- M28 - Lincoln, AWD , TT unit only
- M02 - Mercury, Premier, AWD , TT unit only
- M05 - Mercury, Hybrid FWD , TT unit only
- M07 - Mercury, FWD , TT unit only
- M08 - Mercury, Premier, FWD , TT unit only
- M0C - Mercury, Premier AWD
- M0H - Mercury, FWD
- M0J - Mercury, Premier, FWD
- M0L - Mercury, Hybrid, FWD
- P01 - Ford, SE, FWD , TT unit only
- P02 - Ford, AWD , TT unit only
- P03 - Ford, SE, FWD , TT unit only
- P04 - Ford, Sport, AWD , TT unit only
- P05 - Ford, Hybrid, FWD , TT unit only
- P06 - Ford, FWD , TT unit only
- P08 - Ford, SEL, FWD , TT unit only
- P0C - Ford, SEL, AWD
- P0D - Ford, Sport, AWD
- P0G - Ford, S, FWD
- P0H - Ford, SE, FWD
- P0J - Ford, SEL, FWD
- P0K - Ford, SE Sport, FWD
- P0L - Ford, Hybrid SEL, FWD
Scheme 6
The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders).
- 3 - ATK-CVC, 2.5L, 4-valve Gas/Electric (Hybrid)
- A - 2.5L, Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), 4-cylinder, Duratec
- C - 3.5L, DOHC , V6
- G - 3.0L, Overhead Camshaft (OHC), V6, Duratec
More specific engine information can be found on the engine tag. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 2.5L , ENGINE - 3.0L (4V) , ENGINE - 3.5L or ENGINE - 2.5L HYBRID .
Scheme 7
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
Scheme 8
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- A - 2010
Scheme 9
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- R - Hermosillo Assembly (Hermosillo, Mexico)