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Look up vehicle identification numbers for all car makes and vehicle models, by year, from Decode VIN number information on the following makes and models:Ford Aerostar, Ford Aspire, Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco II, Ford Contour, Ford Contour SVT, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford E-150, Ford E-250, Ford E-350, Ford Econoline Cargo, Ford Econoline Wagon, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Escape Hybrid, Ford Escort, Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, Ford Expedition EL, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford F-150, Ford F-150 Heritage, Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, Ford F-250, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty, Ford Festiva, Ford Fiesta, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Flex, Ford Focus, Ford Freestar, Ford Freestyle, Ford Fusion, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Ford GT, Ford LTD Crown Victoria, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Ford Probe, Ford Ranger, Ford Shelby GT500, Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, Ford Tempo, Ford Thunderbird, Ford Transit Connect, Ford Windstar, Ford Windstar Cargo.


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What is a VIN Number?

A VIN number is a 17 character alpha/numeric serial number unique to each vehicle, by manufacturer, make, model and year. Each character in the VIN number can be decoded to determine where the car was built, what year, which automotive features are included and more. Together, all the VIN numbers create a history about your Ford.

Where To Find The Vehicle Identification Number Tag
How to use this vehicle identification number information to decode your Ford VIN number: First, either find your VIN number on your vehicle registration or car title or in vehicle maintenance records from your dealer. Additionally, you can find the VIN at various locations on your car. Frequently you can find your VIN number in one of the following locations: on the driver's side door jam (sometimes on the passenger's side), under the windshield on the driver's side, near the firewall of the vehicle or on the steering column. Other places to search for a vehicle identification number include various locations under the hood of your car.

Learn how to find a VIN number on your car.

Now that you found your VIN Ford number, you can start to decode your car, truck or automobile. The first character The first character indicates the country where the vehicle was manufactured. The United States has a VIN code of 1 or 4, while countries such as Japan (J) are designated with letters. To decode your VIN number, simply match your VIN characters to the chart below. Search first to find the model year for your car, then, in order to check VIN number to determine your car history details, match the corresponding position of your vehicle ID number to each of the fields below.

VIN Decoder Abbreviations
Here are handy VIN abbreviations. In example, a 2dr, 4WD, conv, LE would convert to a two door, 4 wheel drive, convertible, limited edition. Some of the most common abbreviations: 2 Dr = Two Door 4 Dr = 4 Door 4WD = 4 Four Wheel Drive AB = Air Bag AT = Automatic Transmission Auto = Automatic AWD = All Wheel Drive Cyl = Cylinder Conv = Convertible Cpe = Coupe Dr = Door or Drive FWD = Front Wheel Drive HB = Hatchback HP = Horsepower HT = Hard Top L = Litre LE = Limited Edition LWB = Long Wheel Base MPH = Miles Per Hour PU or P/U = Pickup RWD = Rear Wheel Drive SE = Special Edition Sed = Sedan Spd = Speed Spt = Sport ST = Standard Transmission Std = Standard w/ = with w/o = with out

Vehicle Identification Number - VIN Numbers
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Much like a person’s DNA, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unique to every car and holds a lot of information within the seemingly random combination of numbers and letters.

Between 1954 and 1981, each automobile manufacturer had their own system for tagging cars and light trucks which resulted in a wide variety of VIN number styles. This made it easier for thieves to switch a stolen vehicle’s ID with a legally registered one. In 1981, the federal government standardized the format in an effort to curb confusion and criminal activities.

Use the infographic below to decode your VIN number and verify the facts on your Vehicle History Report and service records.

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