Engine: Application and ID

IDENTIFICATION CODES
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a seventeen-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 number is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.

World Manufacturer Identifier:

Vehicle Identification Number
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
- 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
- 2FT - Ford Motor Company, Canada, truck, completed vehicle
- 2FD - Ford Motor Company, Canada, incomplete vehicle
- 3FE - Ford Motor Company, Mexico, incomplete vehicle
- 3FT - Ford Motor Company, Mexico, truck, completed vehicle

Brake And Gross Vehicle Weight Code:

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
- L - 5,450 pounds GVWR
- 1 - 5,600 pounds GVWR
- 2 - 6,000 pounds GVWR
- F - 6,050 pounds GVWR
- H - 6,250 pounds GVWR
- J - 6,300 pounds GVWR
- K - 6,500 pounds GVWR
- 3 - 6,600 pounds GVWR
- U - 6,750 pounds GVWR
- 4 - 6,800 pounds GVWR
- 5 - 6,950 pounds GVWR
- 6 - 7,200 pounds GVWR
- 7 - 7,500 pounds GVWR (camper package)
- 8 - 7,650 pounds GVWR (natural gas vehicle only)
- 9 - 7,700 pounds GVWR (camper package)

Line, Series And Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- F07 - Regular Cab, 4x2, Flareside
- X07 - SuperCab, 4x2, Flareside
- F08 - Regular Cab, 4x4, Flareside
- X08 - SuperCab, 4x4, Flareside
- F17 - Regular Cab, 4x2, Styleside
- X17 - Superb, 4x2, Styleside
- F18 - Regular Cab, 4x4, Styleside
- X18 - SuperCab, 4x4, Styleside
- W17 - Crew Cab, 4x2, Styleside
- W18 - Crew Cab, 4x4, Styleside

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- 2 - 4.2L, OHV, EFI, V6, Gas
- W - 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas (Romeo Modular)
- L - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V-8, Gas
- M - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V-8, Natural Gas
- Z - 5.4L, Bi-Fuel (Natural Gas/Propane)
- 3 - 5.4L, SO HC, SFI, V8, Gas (Lightning)

Check Digit:

The ninth VIN position is a check digit.

Model Year:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- Y - 2000

Assembly Plant Code:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- L - Michigan Truck (Wayne, Michigan)
- S - Allen Park (Allen Park, Michigan)
- C - Ontario Truck (Oakville, Ontario)
- F - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
- K - Kansas City (Claycomo, Missouri)
- N - Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
- M - Cuautitlan (Cuautitlan, Mexico)

Vehicle Serial Number:

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.