VIN - Vehicle Identification Numbers - FYI

[93'XLT 4X4]

VIN Decoding Chart

Example VIN: 1FMDU34X6RUC10442

Digit Codes Meaning Description
1st 1 USA Country Of Origin
2 Canada
2nd F Ford Manufacturer
3rd C Basic Chassis Type of Vehicle
D Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
T Truck
4th A up to 3000 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
B 3001 - 4000 lbs
C 4001 - 5000 lbs
D 5001 - 6000 lbs
E 6001 - 7000 lbs
F 7001 - 8000 lbs
G 8001 -8500 lbs
H 8501 - 9000 lbs
J 9001 - 10000 lbs
5th R Ranger Model
U Bronco II, Explorer, Mountaineer
6th and 7th 10 4x2 pickup regular cab Chassis and Body Type
11 4x4 pickup regular cab
14 4x2 pickup super cab
15 4x4 pickup super cab
12 4x2 standard Bronco II
14 4x4 standard Bronco II
22 4x2 standard Explorer 2dr
24 4x4 standard Explorer 2dr
32 4x2 standard Explorer 4dr
34 4x4 standard Explorer 4dr
8th C 2.5L 4 cylinder Engine
P 5.0L V8
A 2.3L 4 cylinder
E 4.0L 6 cylinder SOHC
S 2.8L 4 cylinder
T 2.9L 6 cylinder
U 3.0L 6 cylinder
X 4.0L 6 cylinder OHV
9th Check Digit
10th D 1983 Model Year
E 1984
F 1985
G 1986
H 1987
J 1988
K 1989
L 1990
M 1991
N 1992
P 1993
R 1994
S 1995
T 1996
V 1997
W 1998
X 1999
11th C Ontario, Canada Assembly Plant
H Lorain, OH
K Claycomo, MO
L Wayne, MI
N Norfolk, VA
P St. Paul, MI
T Edison, NJ
U Louisville, KY
Z Hazelwood, MO
12th - 17th Sequential Serial Number