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VIN - Identification Codes: Overview Lincoln MKZ I рестайлинг

Identification 9 illustrations ~469 words

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Tag Locator

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

Scheme 2
ItemDescription
1World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
2Restraint system type
3Vehicle line and series type
4Engine type
5Check digit
6Model year
7Assembly plant
8Production sequence number

ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLE

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

  1. 3FA - Ford, Mexico, passenger car
  2. 3ME - Mercury, Mexico, passenger car
  3. 3LN - Lincoln, Mexico, passenger car

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Restraint System Type

The fourth VIN position identifies the vehicle restraint system used.

  1. D - Active safety belts, all positions with driver, front passenger air bags and driver side knee bolster
  2. H - Active safety belts, all positions, driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Vehicle Line and Series Type

VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line and series type.

  1. L2G - Lincoln, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
  2. L2J - Lincoln, All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  3. M26 - Lincoln, FWD , TT unit only
  4. M28 - Lincoln, AWD , TT unit only
  5. M02 - Mercury, Premier, AWD , TT unit only
  6. M05 - Mercury, Hybrid FWD , TT unit only
  7. M07 - Mercury, FWD , TT unit only
  8. M08 - Mercury, Premier, FWD , TT unit only
  9. M0C - Mercury, Premier AWD
  10. M0H - Mercury, FWD
  11. M0J - Mercury, Premier, FWD
  12. M0L - Mercury, Hybrid, FWD
  13. P01 - Ford, SE, FWD , TT unit only
  14. P02 - Ford, AWD , TT unit only
  15. P03 - Ford, SE, FWD , TT unit only
  16. P04 - Ford, Sport, AWD , TT unit only
  17. P05 - Ford, Hybrid, FWD , TT unit only
  18. P06 - Ford, FWD , TT unit only
  19. P08 - Ford, SEL, FWD , TT unit only
  20. P0C - Ford, SEL, AWD
  21. P0D - Ford, Sport, AWD
  22. P0G - Ford, S, FWD
  23. P0H - Ford, SE, FWD
  24. P0J - Ford, SEL, FWD
  25. P0K - Ford, SE Sport, FWD
  26. P0L - Ford, Hybrid SEL, FWD

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Engine Type

The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders).

  1. 3 - ATK-CVC, 2.5L, 4-valve Gas/Electric (Hybrid)
  2. A - 2.5L, Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), 4-cylinder, Duratec
  3. C - 3.5L, DOHC , V6
  4. 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

Scheme 7: Check Digit

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

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

  1. A - 2010

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

  1. R - Hermosillo Assembly (Hermosillo, Mexico)