Vin 101

[Paco]

I was curious on what makes up the VIN. Found this explanation of the eight parts of a VIN. Although CV not MM, it might be of interest.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Positions
The VIN is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
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1. World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)<o:p></o:p>
The first three VIN positions are the WMI code.<o:p></o:p>
• 2FA — Ford, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com /><st1:place w:st=<st1:City w:st=" /><st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region>, passenger car
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2. Restraint Type Code<o:p></o:p>
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.<o:p></o:p>
• F — Active safety belts — all positions, driver and front passenger air bags<o:p></o:p>
• H — Active safety belts — all positions, driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact air bags
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3. Vehicle Line and Series Code<o:p></o:p>
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.<o:p></o:p>
• P70 — Crown <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Victoria</st1:place></st1:State> (Long wheel base)<o:p></o:p>
• P71 — Crown Victoria (Police)
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4. Engine Code<o:p></o:p>
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.<o:p></o:p>
• W — 4.6L EFI (SOHC), eight cylinder, gasoline
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5. Check Digit Code<o:p></o:p>
The ninth VIN position is the check digit code (0-9).
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6. Model Year Code<o:p></o:p>
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.<o:p></o:p>
• 6 — 2006
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7. Assembly Plant Code<o:p></o:p>
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.<o:p></o:p>
• X — <st1:City w:st="on">St. Thomas</st1:City>, <st1:City w:st="on">Talbotville</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Ontario</st1:State> (<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region>)
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8. Production Sequence Code<o:p></o:p>
The last 6 VIN positions are the production sequence number. These six digits also are used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.<o:p></o:p>
• Ford — starts at 100000<o:p></o:p>

[dwasson]

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Positions
The VIN is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
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1. World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)<o:p></o:p>
The first three VIN positions are the WMI code.<o:p></o:p>
• 2FA — Ford, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com /><st1:place w:st=<st1:City w:st=" /><st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region>, passenger car
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In the first position, 1 is US, 2 is Canada, J is Japan, K is S. Korea and so forth.

[Paco]

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
The upper portion of the VC label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and the gross axle weight rating (GAWR), as well as tire size and pressure ratings. The VC label is located on the left-hand front door edge.
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• R — G-Grain Vinyl (split bench), Crown Victoria (fleet/police), front and rear<o:p></o:p>
• H — Stockton Cloth (front bucket seats), Crown Victoria (fleet/police), cloth rear<o:p></o:p>
• I — Stockton Cloth (front bucket seats), Crown Victoria (fleet/police), vinyl rear<o:p></o:p>
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• C — Light <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com /><st1:State w:st=<st1:place w:st=" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Flint</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p>
• H — Medium Parchment<o:p></o:p>
• W — Midnight Black
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4. Tape and Paint Stripe Code<o:p></o:p>
Tape and paint stripe codes are not available with the P71 police package.
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5. Radio Code<o:p></o:p>
The radio type codes are:<o:p></o:p>
• F — AM/FM electronic stereo<o:p></o:p>
• H — AM/FM electronic stereo with cassette<o:p></o:p>
• Y — Radio delete
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6. Axle Ratio Code<o:p></o:p>
The axle ratios are:<o:p></o:p>
• 1 — 2.73 conventional (non-limited slip)<o:p></o:p>
• 4 — 2.73 conventional (non-limited slip)<o:p></o:p>
• 5 — 3.55 conventional (limited slip)<o:p></o:p>
• C — 3.27 limited slip<o:p></o:p>
• F — 3.55 locker
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7. Transmission Code<o:p></o:p>
The transmission codes are:<o:p></o:p>
• U — Four-speed automatic overdrive, (4R70W) <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Livonia</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p>
• H — Four-speed automatic overdrive, (4R70W) Sharonville
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8. Spring Code<o:p></o:p>
The first number/letter listed identifies the front spring codes. The second number/letter listed identifies the rear spring codes.<o:p></o:p>
The front spring codes are:<o:p></o:p>
• N — D9AC-5310-ANA (Police)<o:p></o:p>
The rear spring codes are:<o:p></o:p>
• H — F8AC-5560-HA (Police)
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9. Engine Calibration Information<o:p></o:p>
Engine calibration information is located on the VC label lower right corner between the spring code field and the powertrain calibration information. Engine calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line (two lines maximum). Calibration information more than 5 characters long will wrap to the second line of this field.
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10. Powertrain Calibration Information<o:p></o:p>
Powertrain calibration information is printed in the lower right corner of the VC label. Only the base calibration information is printed. Revision levels will not appear. Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the VC label. Calibration identification consisting of more than 5 characters will wrap to the second line on the VC label.
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11. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)<o:p></o:p>
The VIN is located just below the bar code.<o:p></o:p>

[chasrein01]

This link ( https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/vin_tools/default.asp ) is probably a repost, I actually think I got it from here before. But it actually gives a pretty good breakdown of the vehicles. I printed mine and have it in the display and notebook that I have made up for showing my car. I have pictures of all the different colors, the convertible proto, dvd, window sticker, and things like that in a poster size frame plus the note book that's about 1 thick (with more articles that could be added!).