Part 1

Identification Codes


Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator





The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is located on the top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the Vehicle Identification Label (VIL) label.

If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.










World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)





The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI.

- NM0 - Ford Motor Company, Turkey, truck

Restraint Type





The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.

- K - 4,001-5,000 lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type





Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

- S6A - Transit Connect XL, cargo van, 2 side window with 2 rear door windows
- S6B - Transit Connect XLT, cargo van, 2 side windows and 2 rear door windows
- S7A - Transit Connect XL, cargo van, solid side panels and solid rear doors
- S7B - Transit Connect XLT, cargo van, solid side panels and solid rear doors
- S7C - Transit Connect XL, cargo van, solid side panels and 2 rear door windows
- S7D - Transit Connect XLT, cargo van, solid side panels with 2 rear door windows
- S9A - Transit Connect XL, window van, 2 side windows and 2 rear door windows
- S9B - Transit Connect XLT, window van, 2 side windows and 2 rear door windows

Engine Type





The eighth VIN position identifies the engine displacement and number of cylinders.

- N - Duratec - 2.0L, 4-cylinder

Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to Engine.

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.

- A - 2010

Assembly Plant





The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

- T - Kocaeli Assembly Plant, Turkey

Production Sequence Number





The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric 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, transmission and frame.

- 000001-599999