![]() ![]() So if the 10th digit is a ‘D’ this means the vehicle is a 2013 model. This table below is a good quick guide to years. Vehicle Identification Section (VIS)ĭigits 10 through 17 is the Vehicle Identifier Section. It is a code number/letter the manufacturer generates to verify authenticity of the whole number. The 9th digit is like a security code, called a check digit. This is information such as model type, restraint types, body type, engine, and transmission. Vehicle Descriptorĭigits 4 through 8 represent the vehicle descriptor section. 1 for the US as the country of origin, G for General Motors and C for Truck. ![]() For example, a Chevrolet truck VIN would start as ‘1GC’. The third digit combined with the first two may identify the type of vehicle, such as whether it is a truck, SUV or car. Next is the digit that represents the manufacturer, for example, ‘G’ is for General Motors, ‘C’ can be Chrysler and ‘B’ for BMW. The Society of Automotive Engineers are the ones who assign WMI’s to countries and manufacturers. 2 is Canada and the number 3 represents Mexico. For example, numbers, 1, 4 and 5 represent the U.S. The first digit of the VIN number is the country of origin or final processing plant. How to decode a VIN?ĭigits 1 through 3 combined is the WMI, (World Manufacturer Identifier). VIN’s are also be stored within electronic devices within newer cars and trucks for security reasons. There will also be a sticker on the side of the driver’s door, or on the inside of the driver’s side pillar or bulkhead. Look to the very bottom of the windshield to read it. The easiest place to find a vehicle identification number is on the outside bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. After you do so, just wait a few moments and then enjoy the Ford VIN history in the form of a short report.This VIN sticker is on the driver’s door jamb of a Ford pickup truck So, now when you know the VIN number you need to make just one more easy step. on the left-side base of the front windshield (none on earlier models) on the external bulkhead on a steel plaque on the left-side base of the front windshield on a label on the bottom of the B post of the passenger on the external center of the slam panel (Galaxy only) on driver's side foot well, just in front of the seat on the frontal slam panel (on Focus under the air intake) on the right-side base of the front windshield on a label on one of the frontal doors jam below door catch on the left base of frontal windshield (after 90's models only) driver's side footwell, between seat and sill on the external center of the slam panel on the left-side base of the frontal windshield printed on the chassis on the right-side of the truck on the center of the slam panel on a light label The local Authorized Dealer will repair recalled vehicles free of charge. Ford also notifies all vehicle owners about any recall. on the left base of the front windshield Visit the NHTSA website for additional information on Takata airbag inflator recall issue or contact Ford Customer Relationship Center in the United States at 86. on the floor panel in front of the right-side seat ![]() on a plaque located on the lock side of the right-side frontal door opening at the bottom
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