Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-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 number is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.
If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) |
| 2 | Brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) |
| 3 | Vehicle line and series |
| 4 | Engine type |
| 5 | Computer-generated check digit |
| 6 | Model year |
| 7 | Assembly plant |
| 8 | Production sequence number |
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV), complete vehicle
- 5LM - Lincoln, USA, MPV, complete vehicle
Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) code. All vehicles use hydraulic brakes.
- J - 7, 001-8, 000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags and 1st, 2nd and 3rd row side impact air curtains
Vehicle Line and Series
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.
- J2H - Navigator, Select, Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- J2J - Navigator, Select, Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
- J3H - Navigator L, Select, RWD
- J3J - Navigator L, Select, 4WD
- J2K - Navigator, Reserve, RWD
- J2L - Navigator, Reserve, 4WD
- J3K - Navigator L, Reserve, RWD
- J3L - Navigator L, Reserve, 4WD
- K1F - Expedition MAX, RWD, XL
- K1G - Expedition MAX, 4WD, XL
- K1H - Expedition MAX, RWD, XLT/King Ranch
- K1J - Expedition MAX, 4WD, XLT/King Ranch
- K1K - Expedition MAX, RWD, Limited
- K2A - Expedition MAX, 4WD, Limited
- K1L - Expedition MAX, RWD, Platinum
- K1M - Expedition MAX, 4WD, Platinum
- U1F - Expedition, RWD, XL
- U1G - Expedition, 4WD, XL
- U1H - Expedition, RWD, XLT/King Ranch
- U1J - Expedition, 4WD, XLT/King Ranch
- U1K - Expedition, RWD, Limited
- U1L - Expedition, RWD, Platinum
- U1M - Expedition, 4WD, Platinum
- U2A - Expedition, 4WD, Limited
Engine Type
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- T - 3.5L, Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI), electronic fuel injection, V8, Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to Engine 3.5L GTDI .
Computer-Generated Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
Model Year
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- G - 2016
Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- E - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
Vehicle Build Sequence
The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.
- F00001-F99999 - Ford Division
- L00001-L99999 - Lincoln Division