Hey,
Is there a VIN breakdown here or somewhere? Just curious for my new 03 F-150. I've found these breakdowns for my old trucks in catalog, restoration guides, etc.
gc

 

Moved to proper forum.

Hello & Welcome to FTE!

This is the only late model VIN# de-coder I know of on the net.

https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp

 

Thanks! Looks like a good site......maybe not current....as everything came back "unknown". I'll check back now and then.
gc

 

Welcome to FTE
Post you vin here in the forum along with the codes on the doorjam sticker and we can probably figure it out for ya.
Jimmy

 

Thanks, here's what I have...(my additions in parens)

VIN: 1FTRX17L63NB38447

1-2-3 World Manufacturer Identifier
VIN Code: 1FT
Place Manufactured: unknown...(USA)
Make: unknown .............(Ford)
Body Type: unknown.............(Truck)


4 Restraint System Type or Brake Type and GVWR Class
(Trucks and Vans Only)
VIN Code: R
Brake System: unknown
GVWR Class: unknown
Restraint: unknown
GVWR Range: unknown


5-6-7Line, Series, Body Type
VIN Code: X17
Vehicle Line/Series (Optional Nameplate): unknown
Chassis Type: unknown
Body Type: unknown
Vehicle Type: unknown

8 Engine Type
VIN Code: L
Engine/Litre: unknown
Cylinders: unknown
Fuel: unknown
Manufacturer: unknown
Net Brake H.P.: unknown

9 Check Digit
VIN Code: 6
Check Digit: True

10 Model Year
VIN Code: 3
Model Year: 2003

11 Assembly Plant
VIN Code: N
Vehicle Assembly Plant Name: Location: unknown .....(Norfolk, VA)

12-17 Production Sequence Number
VIN Code: B38447
Production Sequence Number: B38447

 

While you are all at it, would you decode mine? The decoder also retuned all unkowns for mine:
1FTZX17W2WNC09867
Codes:
WB - 139 (wheelbase)
BK - B
INT Tr - MX
TP/PS - C/
R - 9
Axle - H-9
TR - U
SPR - PF

Thanks for any help.

 

I looked up my vin the other day this is what I got back.


VIN: 2FTRXI7L9WCB14542 1st-2nd-3rd Positions

World Manufacturer Identifier
VIN Code: 2FT
Place Manufactured: unknown
Make: unknown
Body Type: unknown

4th Position*
Restraint System Type or Brake Type and GVWR Class
(Trucks and Vans Only)
VIN Code: R
Brake System: unknown
GVWR Class: unknown
Restraint: unknown
GVWR Range: unknown

5th-6th-7th Position*
Line, Series, Body Type
VIN Code: XI7
Vehicle Line/Series (Optional Nameplate): unknown
Chassis Type: unknown
Body Type: unknown
Vehicle Type: unknown

8th Position*
Engine Type
VIN Code: L
Engine/Litre: unknown
Cylinders: unknown
Fuel: unknown
Manufacturer: unknown
Net Brake H.P.: unknown

9th Position
Check Digit
VIN Code: 9
Check Digit: True

10th Position
Model Year
VIN Code: W
Model Year: 1998

11th Position
Assembly Plant
VIN Code: C
Vehicle Assembly Plant Name: Location: unknown

12th-17th Position
Production Sequence Number
VIN Code: B14542
Production Sequence Number: B14542

*Please Note:
This position code offers multiple values. In the case of multiple values, this VIN Lookup Utility will list all possible values.

 

The only problem I found with this one is on brake type & gvwr, my VIN has a X and the list only goes to M but hope this helps.



1FT F E11 6 0 W H A00001


1. World Vehicle Manufacturer

1FM — Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
1FD — Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
1FC — Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis
1FB — Ford Motor Company, USA, bus
1FF — Ford Motor Company, USA, motor vehicle equipment without engine/powertrain (Glider)
1MH — Mercury, USA, incomplete vehicle
2FM — Ford Motor Company, Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
2FT — Ford Motor Company, Canada, truck, completed vehicle
2FD — Ford Motor Company, Canada, incomplete vehicle
2FC — Ford Motor Company, Canada, basic (stripped) chassis
2FB — Ford Motor Company, Canada, bus
2FF — Ford Motor Company, Canada, motor vehicle equipment without engine/powertrain (Glider)
2MH — Mercury, Canada, incomplete vehicle
3FB — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, bus
3FC — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, basic (stripped) chassis
3FE — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, incomplete vehicle
3FM — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, multi-purpose vehicle
3FT — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, truck, completed vehicle
4M2 — Mercury, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
4M3 — Mercury, USA, incomplete vehicle
4M4 — Mercury, USA, truck, completed vehicle

2. Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (all vehicles with hydraulic brakes)

A — 0-3000 Pounds
B — 3,001-4,000 Pounds
C — 4,001-5,000 Pounds
D — 5,001-6,000 Pounds
E — 6,001-7,000 Pounds (may also be "R")
F — 7,001-8,000 Pounds
G — 8,001-8,500 Pounds
H — 8,501-9,000 Pounds
J — 9,001-10,000 Pounds
K — 10,001-14,000 Pounds
L — 14,001-16,000 Pounds
M — 16,001-19,500 Pounds

3. Vehicle Line, Series, Body Type

E11 — Econoline Club Wagon
E31 — Econoline Club Wagon (Heavy Duty)
S31 — Econoline Club Wagon (Super Club Wagon)
E14 — Econoline E-150 (Cargo Van)
E24 — Econoline E-250 (Cargo Van)
E27 — Econoline E-250 (Commercial Cutaway)
E29 — Econoline E-250 (Commercial Basic)
E30 — Econoline E-350 (RV Cutaway)
E34 — Econoline E-350 (Cargo Van)
E37 — Econoline E-350 (Commercial Cutaway)
E39 — Econoline E-350 (Commercial Basic)
S24 — Econoline E-250 (Super Van)
S34 — Econoline E-350 (Super Van)
E40 — E-Super Duty (RV Cutaway)
E47 — E-Super Duty (Commercial Cutaway)
F07 — F-150 Flareside, 4x2
X07 — F-150 (SuperCab) Flareside, 4x2
F08 — F-150 Flareside, 4x4
X08 — F-150 (SuperCab) Flareside, 4x4
F17 — F-150 Styleside, 4x2
X17 — F-150 (SuperCab) Styleside, 4x2
F18 — F-150 Styleside, 4x4
X18 — F-150 (SuperCab) Styleside, 4x4
F27 — F-250 Styleside, 4x2
X27 — F-250 (SuperCab) Styleside, 4x2
F28 — F-250 Styleside, 4x4
X28 — F-250 (SuperCab) Styleside, 4x4
U22 — Explorer (2-door), 4x2
U32 — Explorer (4-door), 4x2
U24 — Explorer (2-door), 4x4
U34 — Explorer (4-door), 4x4
U35 — Explorer (4-door), AWD
U52 — Mountaineer (4-door) 4x2
U54 — Mountaineer (4-door) 4x4
U55 — Mountaineer (4-door) AWD
R10 — Ranger 4x2
R11 — Ranger 4x4
R14 — Ranger 4x2 (2-door SuperCab)
R15 — Ranger 4x4 (2-door SuperCab)
R18 — Ranger 4x2 (4-door SuperCab)
R19 — Ranger 4x4 (4-door SuperCab)

4. Engine Type

A — 2.3L EFI, four cylinder (Ranger 1997 and older)
6 — 4.6L EFI-SOHC (Windsor), eight cylinder (Econoline, F-150, F-250)
W — 4.6L EFI-SOHC, eight cylinder (F-150, F-250)
L — 5.4L EFI-SOHC, eight cylinder (Econoline, F-150, F-250)
S — 6.8L EFI-SOHC, ten cylinder (Econoline)
F — 7.3L Turbo-Diesel, eight cylinder (Econoline)
2 — 4.2L EFI-OHV, six cylinder (Econoline, F-150, F-250)
Z — 5.4L SOHC, gaseous fuel prep, eight cylinder (Econoline, F-150, F-250)
M — 5.4L SOHC natural gas, eight cylinder (Econoline, F-150, F-250)
X — 4.0L EFI-OHV, six cylinder (Explorer, Ranger)
E — 4.0L EFI-SOHC, six cylinder (Explorer, Mountaineer)
P — 5.0L EFI, eight cylinder (Explorer/Mountaineer)
B — 2.5L OHV-DI diesel, four cylinder (Ranger)
C — 2.5L EFI-SOHC, four cylinder (Ranger)
U — 3.0L, six cylinder (Ranger)

5. Check Digit

This is a generated number.

6. Model Year

V — 1997
W — 1998
X — 1999
Y — 2000
1 — 2001
2 — 2002

7. Assembly Plant

L — Michigan Truck (Wayne, Michigan)
S — Allen Park (Allen Park, Michigan)
H — Lorain (Lorain, Ohio)
C — Ontario Truck (Oakville, Ontario)
E — Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
K — Kansas City (Claycomo, Missouri)
N — Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
U — Louisville (Louisville, Kentucky)
Z — St. Louis (Hazlewood, Missouri)
P — Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota)
T — Edison (Edison, New Jersey)

8. Production Sequence Number - this is an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.

A00001-E99999 — Ford Division
J00001-L99999 — Lincoln-Mercury Division

 

Great!! Thanks!
Crutch