3 | Vehicle line, series, body-type code |
4 | Engine-type code |
5 | Computer-generated check digit |
6 | Model year code |
7 | Assembly plant code |
8 | Production sequence number |
World Manufacturer Identifier
The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI (world manufacturer identifier.
1FA - Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car
Restraint Type
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.
6 - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags, driver and front passenger knee inflatables, side inflatables 1st and 2nd row (Coupe) T - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags, driver and front passenger knee inflatables, side inflatables 1st and 2nd row (Convertible)
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
P8A - 2-door coupe P8C - 2-door coupe, GT P8E - 2-door convertible P8F - 2-door convertible, GT P8T - 2-door coupe, I4 P8U - 2-door convertible, I4
Engine Type
The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
F - 5.0L, DOHC, 4-valve, sequential fuel injection, V8 H - 2.3L Ti-VCT (twin independent variable cam timing), turbo-charged, in-line 4-cylinder M - 3.7L, 4-valve, port fuel injection, 6-cylinder Z - 5.2L, DOHC, Ti-VCT (twin independent variable cam timing), super-charged, V8
Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
0-9
Model Year
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
G - 2016
Assembly Plant
The eleventh digit identified the assembly plant code.
5 - Flat Rock Assembly, Flat Rock, Michigan (USA)
Production Sequence Number
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