Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator:

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

Vehicle Identification Number

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
- 1ZV - Ford, USA, passenger car

Restraint Type Code:

The 4th VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.
- F - Active safety belts, all positions - driver and front passenger air bags
- H - Active safety belts, all positions - driver and front passenger air bags with side impact air bags

Line, Series And Body Type Code:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- T80 - 2-door coupe, base
- T82 - 2-door coupe, GT
- T84 - 2-door convertible, base
- T85 - 2-door convertible, GT

Engine Code:

The 8th VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
- H - 4.6L, OHC, EFI, 8 cylinder
- N - 4.0L, SOHC, EFI, 6 cylinder

Computer Generated Check Digit:

The 9th VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit code (0-9).

Model Year Code:

The 10th VIN position is the model year code.
- 5 - 2005

Assembly Plant Code:

The 11th VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- 5 - AAI - Flatrock, Michigan (USA)

Production Sequence Number:

The last 6 VIN positions are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.
- 100001 - 599999