Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES

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.

Vehicle Identification Number

World Manufacturer Identifier:

The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
- 2FM - Ford Motor Company, Canada, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV)
- 2LM - Lincoln, Canada, MPV

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) And Restraint System Type:

The fourth VIN position identifies the vehicle restraint system used.
- D - 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR, driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact restraints
- Z - 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags

Line, Series And Body Type:

VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line, series and body type.
- K36 - Ford Edge, front wheel drive (FWD), SE
- K38 - Ford Edge, FWD, SEL
- K39 - Ford Edge, FWD, SEL Plus
- K46 - Ford Edge, all wheel drive (AWD), SE
- K48 - Ford Edge, AWD, SEL
- K49 - Ford Edge, AWD, SEL Plus
- U68 - Lincoln MKX, FWD, Premium
- U88 - Lincoln MKX, AWD, Premium

Engine Type:

The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders).
- C - 3.5L, DOHC, EFI, V-6

Check Digit:

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

Model Year:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 7-2007

Assembly Plant:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- B - Oakville Assembly - Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Build Sequence:

VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block and transmission.
- J00001-L99999