2002 VIN ELEMENT CODING INFORMATION RETURN TO INDEX 2002 MODEL YEAR Page 19 INTRODUCTION VIN — How to Use It World Manufacturer Identifiers (WMI) (Positions 1-3) Here is your 2002 guide to interpreting universal Vehicle Identification Numbers. All vehicle body codes shown apply to 2002 models only. For previous model year body type codes, see reference material at your dealership or previous VIN Guides published by the Vehicle Remarketing Department. Universal Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) have 17 “positions”. There is a number or a letter in each position (see example below). In this guide, you will find decoding for positions 5-7 (line, series and body type), position 8 (engine type), and position 11 (assembly plant). POSITIONS 1-3 VEHICLE MANUFACTURER MAKE TYPE MPV TRUCK (COMPLETED VEHICLE) INCOMPLETE VEHICLE BASIC (STRIPPED) CHASSIS BUS MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT W/O ENGINE/POWERTRAIN MPV TRUCK (COMPLETED VEHICLE) INCOMPLETE VEHICLE BASIC (STRIPPED) CHASSIS BUS MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT W/O ENGINE/POWERTRAIN BUS BASIC (STRIPPED) CHASSIS INCOMPLETE VEHICLE INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MPV TRUCK (COMPLETED VEHICLE) 1FM 1FT 1FD 1FC 1FB FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA FORD FORD FORD FORD FORD 2FM 2FT 2FD 2FC 2FB FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. FORD FORD FORD FORD FORD 3FB 3FC 3FD 3FE 3FM 3FT FORD MOTOR COMPANY (MEXICO) FORD MOTOR COMPANY (MEXICO) FORD MOTOR COMPANY (MEXICO) FORD MOTOR COMPANY (MEXICO) FORD MOTOR COMPANY (MEXICO) FORD MOTOR COMPANY (MEXICO) FORD FORD FORD FORD FORD FORD The VIN data are preliminary and are prepared for the exclusive use of Ford Division dealers. More comprehensive dealership VIN references should be checked to confirm accuracy. Check This Example Typical VIN Position Number Positions 1-3 Position 4 Positions 5-7 Position 8 Position 9 Position 10 Position 11 Positions 12-17 1 F D 1-3 S 4 F 3 5-7 4 S 8 7 2 E A 8 6 3 1 1 9 10 11 World Manufacturer Identifier Restraint System Type (Passenger Car Only) Brake Type, GVWR Class, and Restraint System Type (Trucks, MPVs and Buses) Line, Series, Body Type Engine Type Check Digit Model Year Assembly Plant Production Sequence Number 12-17 RETURN TO INDEX 2002 VIN ELEMENT CODING INFORMATION 2002 MODEL YEAR Page 20 INTRODUCTION Brake System and GVWR Class for Trucks and MPVs (Position 4) Brake System (only) for Buses and Incomplete Vehicles - GVWR classes as shown are not applicable. TRUCKS without Airbags LIGHT TRUCKS with Second Generation Airbags(1) ESCAPE/EXPLORER/ WINDSTAR/EXPEDITION/ EXCURSION with Second Generation Airbags & Side-Impact Airbags BRAKE SYSTEM GVWR CLASS GVWR RANGE Hydraulic Class A Not greater than 3,000 pounds Hydraulic Class B 3,001 - 4,000 pounds U(2) B(3) Hydraulic Class C 4,001 - 5,000 pounds Y C Hydraulic Class D 5,001 - 6,000 pounds Z D M Hydraulic Class E 6,001 - 7,000 pounds R E G Hydraulic Class F 7,001 - 8,000 pounds P F Hydraulic Class G 8,001 - 8,500 pounds V Hydraulic Class G 8,501 - 9,000 pounds H N Hydraulic Class H 9,001 - 10,000 pounds J S Hydraulic Class 3 10,000 - 14,000 pounds K W Hydraulic Class 4 14,001 - 16,000 pounds L X Hydraulic Class 5 16,001 - 19,500 pounds M A Hydraulic Class 6 19,501 - 20,000 pounds N Hydraulic Class 7 26,001 - 33,000 pounds P Hydraulic Class 8 33,001 - 55,000 pounds R Air Class 3 10,001 - 14,000 pounds T Air Class 4 14,001 - 16,000 pounds U Air Class 5 16,001 - 19,500 pounds V Air Class 6 19,501 - 26,000 pounds W Air Class 7 26,001 - 33,000 pounds X RHD U.S. POSTAL SERVICE EXPLORER without Airbags T (1) This column applies to light trucks listed in sections V and VI of the VIN Report having body codes (positions 6 and 7) less than or equal to 57. (2) For Escape, Code “U” is equivalent to Code “Y” indicating hydraulic brakes, 4001-5000 lb GVWR, and Second Generation Air Bags. (3) For Escape, Code “B” is equivalent ot Code “C” indicating hydraulic brakes, 4001-5000 lb GVWR, Second Generation Air Bags, and Side Air Bags. RETURN TO INDEX 2002 VIN ELEMENT CODING INFORMATION 2002 MODEL YEAR Page 21 INTRODUCTION Line, Series, Chassis, Cab Type or Body Type for Trucks, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles (MPVs), Buses, and Incomplete Vehicles (IVs) with GVW Ratings of 4990 kilograms (11,000 pounds) or less: (Positions 5, 6, 7) VIN CODE VEHICLE LINE Make - FORD U01 Escape U02 Escape U03 Escape U04 Escape U15 Expedition U16 Expedition U17 Expedition U18 Expedition U40 Excursion U41 Excursion U42 Excursion U43 Excursion U60 Explorer U70 Explorer U67 Explorer U77 Explorer U62 Explorer U72 Explorer U63 Explorer U73 Explorer U64 Explorer U74 Explorer U65 Explorer U75 Explorer R10 Ranger R11 Ranger R14 Ranger R15 Ranger R08 Ranger (Electric) F07 F-Series X07 F-Series F08 F-Series X08 F-Series F17 F-Series SERIES XLS XLS XLT XLT XLT XLT Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer XLT XLT LTD LTD Sport Sport Sport Trac Sport Trac XLS XLS XLT XLT Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer LTD LTD XL XL XL XL EV F150 F150 F150 F150 F150 CHASSIS TYPE FWD 4x4 FWD 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4 4x2 CAB or BODY TYPE 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 2-Door 2-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door 4-Door Pickup-Regular Cab Pickup-Regular Cab Pickup-SuperCab Pickup-SuperCab Pickup-Regular Cab Pickup-Regular Cab Flareside Pickup-SuperCab Flareside Pickup-Regular Cab Flareside Pickup-SuperCab Flareside Pickup-Regular Cab Styleside VEHICLE TYPE MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV Truck Truck MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV MPV Truck Truck Truck Truck Truck Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV VIN CODE VEHICLE LINE Make - FORD X17 F-Series F18 F-Series X18 F-Series F20 F-Series X20 F-Series W20 F-Series F21 F-Series X21 F-Series W21 F-Series F30 F-Series X30 F-Series W30 F-Series F31 F-Series X31 F-Series W31 F-Series F32 F-Series X32 F-Series W32 F-Series F33 F-Series X33 F-Series W33 F-Series F34 F-Series X34 F-Series W34 F-Series F35 F-Series X35 F-Series W35 F-Series F36 F-Series X36 F-Series W36 F-Series F37 F-Series X37 F-Series W37 F-Series SERIES F150 F150 F150 F250 F250 F250 F250 F250 F250 F350 F350 F350 F350 F350 F350 F350 DRW(1) F350 DRW F350 DRW F350 DRW F350 DRW F350 DRW F350 F350 F350 F350 F350 F350 F350 DRW F350 DRW F350 DRW F350 DRW F350 DRW F350 DRW CHASSIS TYPE 4x2 4x4 4x4 4x2 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x2 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x2 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x2 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x2 4x2 4x2 4x4 4x4 4x4 CAB or BODY TYPE Pickup-SuperCab Styleside Pickup-Regular Cab Styleside Pickup-SuperCab Styleside Pickup-Regular Cab Styleside Pickup-SuperCab Styleside Pickup-Crew Cab Styleside Pickup-Regular Cab Styleside Pickup-SuperCab Styleside Pickup-Crew Cab Styleside Pickup-Regular Cab Pickup-SuperCab Pickup-Crew Cab Pickup-Regular Cab Pickup-SuperCab Pickup-Crew Cab Pickup-Regular Cab Pickup-SuperCab Pickup-Crew Cab Pickup-Regular Cab Pickup-SuperCab Pickup-Crew Cab Chassis Cab-Regular Cab Chassis Cab-SuperCab Chassis Cab-Crew Cab Chassis Cab-Regular Cab Chassis Cab-SuperCab Chassis Cab-Crew Cab Chassis Cab-Regular Cab Chassis Cab-SuperCab Chassis Cab-Crew Cab Chassis Cab-Regular Cab Chassis Cab-SuperCab Chassis Cab-Crew Cab (1) "DRW" means Dual Rear Wheels. NOTE: Special Order (DSO) units will be coded with the appropriate series VIN codes listed above. VEHICLE TYPE Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV Truck or IV IV IV IV IV IV IV IV IV IV IV IV IV 2002 VIN ELEMENT CODING INFORMATION RETURN TO INDEX 2002 MODEL YEAR Page 22 INTRODUCTION Line, Series, Chassis, Cab Type or Body Type for Trucks, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles (MPVs), Buses, and Incomplete Vehicles (IVs) with GVW Ratings of 4990 kilograms (11,000 pounds) or less: (Positions 5, 6, 7) VIN CODE VEHICLE LINE SERIES CHASSIS TYPE CAB or BODY TYPE VEHICLE TYPE Line, Series, Chassis, Cab Type or Body Type for Ford Light & Medium Incomplete Vehicles and Trucks with GVW Ratings of 4990 kilograms (11,000 pounds) or less: (Positions 5, 6, 7) VIN CODE VEHICLE LINE SERIES CHASSIS TYPE CAB or BODY TYPE VEHICLE TYPE Make - FORD Make - FORD E11 E150 Wagon XL 4x2 Regular Wagon MPV E31 E350 Super Duty XLT 4x2 H.D. Wagon/Wagon MPV, IV or Bus(1) S31 E350 Super Duty Wagon XLT 4x2 H.D. Wagon/Wagon MPV, IV or Bus(1) E14 E-Series E150 4x2 Cargo Van-Regular Van Truck or IV E24 E-Series E250 4x2 Cargo Van-Regular Van Truck or IV S24 E-Series E250 4x2 Cargo Van-Super Van Truck or IV E34 E-Series E350 Super Duty 4x2 Cargo Van-Super Duty Regular Van Truck or IV E350 Super Duty 4x2 Cargo Van-Super Duty Super Van Truck or IV E250 Super Duty 4x2 Super Duty Cutaway IV E250 Super Duty 4x2 E350 Super Duty 4x2 E350 Super Duty 4x2 Base 4x2 S34 E27 E29 E35 E39 A50 E-Series E-Series E-Series E-Series(2) E-Series Windstar Super Duty Stripped Chassis IV Super Duty Cutaway (138" WB) IV Super Duty Stripped Chassis IV 3-Door Wagon(3) MPV E35 E-Series(4) E-350 Super Duty 4x2 Super Duty Cutaway (158" & 176" WB) IV E45 E-Series(4) E-450 Super Duty 4x2 Super Duty Cutaway (158" & 176" WB) IV E49 E-Series E-450 Super Duty 4x2 Super Duty Stripped Chassis IV F53 F-Series Super Duty 4x2 Class A Motorhome Chassis Gas Only Truck or IV F32 F-Series F350 DRW(5) 4x2 Pickup-Regular Cab Truck or IV X32 F-Series F350 DRW 4x4 Pickup-SuperCab Truck or IV W32 F-Series F350 DRW 4x4 Pickup-Crew Cab Truck or IV F33 F-Series F350 DRW 4x4 Pickup-Regular Cab Truck or IV X33 F-Series F350 DRW 4x2 Pickup-SuperCab Truck or IV W33 F-Series F350 DRW 4x2 Pickup-Crew Cab IV F36 F-Series F350 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-Regular Cab IV X36 F-Series F350 DRW 4x4 Chassis Cab-SuperCab IV W36 F-Series F350 DRW 4x4 Chassis Cab-Crew Cab IV F37 F-Series F350 DRW 4x4 Chassis Cab-Regular Cab IV X37 F-Series F350 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-SuperCab IV W37 F-Series F350 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-Crew Cab IV F46 F-Series F450 DRW 4x4 Chassis Cab-Regular Cab IV W46 F-Series F450 DRW 4x4 Chassis Cab-Crew Cab IV F47 F-Series F450 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-Regular Cab IV W47 F-Series F450 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-Crew Cab IV F56 F-Series F550 DRW 4x4 Chassis Cab-Regular Cab IV W56 F-Series F550 DRW 4x4 Chassis Cab-Crew Cab IV F-Series F550 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-Regular Cab IV A51 Windstar LX 4x2 3-Door Wagon(3) MPV A52 Windstar SE 4x2 4-Door Wagon MPV W57 A53 Windstar SEL 4x2 4-Door Wagon MPV W57 F-Series F550 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-Crew Cab IV F65 F-Series F650 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-Regular Cab IV X65 F-Series F650 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-SuperCab IV W65 F-Series F650 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-Crew Cab IV A54 Windstar 4x2 3-Door Cargo Van Truck (1) Excludes School Bus. (2) Also see “Ford Light & Medium Incomplete Vehicles and Trucks with GVW Ratings over 11,000 pounds”. (3) 4th door optional. (4) Gas or Optional Diesel. (5) “DRW” means Dual Rear Wheels. F75 F-Series F750 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-Regular Cab IV X75 F-Series F750 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-SuperCab IV W75 F-Series F750 DRW 4x2 Chassis Cab-Crew Cab IV 2002 VIN ELEMENT CODING INFORMATION RETURN TO INDEX 2002 MODEL YEAR Page 23 INTRODUCTION NOTE: Engine types are divided into four distinct groups: Passenger Car, Light Truck/MPV, Light/Medium Truck and Electric Vehicle. Each group is coded independently of the other three groups and these codes are listed in separate tables. Engine Type-Displacement, Cylinders, Fuel Type, Manufacturer and Horsepower (H.P.) Ratings (Position 8) VIN CODE DISPLACEMENT/ LITER Light Truck/MPV B 2.0 SEFI-DOHC C 2.5 EFI-SOHC D 2.3 EFI-DOHC U 3.0 EFI V 3.0 EFI-FFV 1 3.0 SEFI-DOHC 4 3.8 EFI-SPI X 4.0 EFI E 4.0 EFI-SOHC K 4.0 SOHC EFI-FFV 2 4.2 EFI-SPI W 4.6 EFI-SOHC (R) P 5.0 EFI L 5.4 EFI-SOHC (W) 3 5.4 EFI-SOHC SC M 5.4 EFI-SOHC (W) A R Z S F 5.4 DOHC (W) 5.4 DOHC (R) 5.4 EFI-SOHC (W) 6.8 EFI-SOHC (W) 7.3 D-Turbo-DI CYLINDERS FUEL MANUFACTURER NET BRAKE H.P. I-4 I-4 I-4 V-6 V-6 V-6 V-6 V-6 V-6 V-6 V-6 V-8 V-8 V-8 V-8 V-8 Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline/E85 Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline/E85 Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Natural Gas (CNG) Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline-GFP Gasoline Diesel Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford Ford TBD 119 135 150 150 TBD 200 160 205 TBD 200-210 190-210 215 235-260 TBD 195-200 Ford Ford Ford Ford Navistar 295-300 295-300 TBD 265-275 245-275 V-8 V-8 V-8 V-10 V-8 Engine Type-Displacement, Cylinders, Fuel Type, Manufacturer and Horsepower (H.P.) Ratings (Position 8) VIN CODE “SOHC” : Single Overhead Camshaft “SPI” : Split Port Induction “SHO” : Super High Output “E85” : Ethanol Flexible Fuel “DI” : Direct Injection “(R)” : Romeo Engine Plant “SC” : Supercharged “GFP” means Gaseous Fuel Prep. Gaseous fuel includes Natural Gas and Liquified Petroleum Gas “LPG” (Propane). Leaves Ford Assy. Plant as a gasoline engine but suitable for aftermarket conversion. MANUFACTURER NET BRAKE H.P. Ford Ford Ford 255-260 305-310 TBD Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Navistar Cummins, Model ISB Cummins, Model ISB Cummins B5.9E Cummins B5.9E Cummins B5.9E Cummins B5.9E Cummins B5.9E Cummins B5.9E Cummins B5.9E Caterpillar 3126B Caterpillar 3126B Caterpillar 3126B Caterpillar 3126B Caterpillar 3126B Caterpillar 3126B 215-235 175 HP/420 lb -ft 195 HP/520 lb-ft 210 HP/520 lb-ft 215 HP/520 lb-ft 225 HP/605 lb-ft 240 HP/605 lb-ft 245 HP/660 lb-ft 260 HP/550 lb-ft 260 HP/660 lb-ft 190 HP/520 lb-ft 210 HP/605 lb-ft 210 HP/520 lb-ft 230 HP/660 lb-ft 250 HP/660 lb-ft 300 HP/860 lb-ft Diesel Diesel Navistar Navistar 210 HP/485 lb-ft 210 HP/520 lb-ft CYLINDERS FUEL Light/Medium/Heavy Truck (with GVW Ratings over 11,000 pounds) L 5.4 EFI-SOHC (W) V-8 Gasoline S 6.8 EFI-SOHC (W) V-10 Gasoline 6.8 EFI-SOHC (W) V-10 Gasoline-GFP Z1 F 1 4 8 Y B G J V X A H 2 N R 1 2 “EFI” : Electronic Fuel Injection “DOHC” : Double Overhead Camshaft “FFV” : Flexible Fuel Vehicle “M85” : Methanol Flexible Fuel “Turbo” : Turbocharged “IDI” : Indirect Injection “(W)” : Windsor Engine Plant DISPLACEMENT/ LITER 7.3 D-TURBO -DI 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 V-8 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 I-6 72 5 7.3 V-8 6 7.3 V-8 Engine only available on 11,000 lbs and greater Available with F650 Super CrewZer Model only DELETE ENGINE (applicable to all groups) 0 (Zero) DSO Glider - Delete Engine on motor vehicle equipment only. VIN CODE POWER Electric Vehicles 7 71kw 1 76kw NOMINAL VOLTAGE 312 volts 300 volts FUEL Electric Electric MANUFACTURER BATTERY PACK GROSS H.P. RANGE Siemens Siemens Lead/Acid NiMH 90 90 VIN Check Digit (Position 9) The check digit must have a value of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or X. 2002 VIN ELEMENT CODING INFORMATION RETURN TO INDEX 2002 MODEL YEAR Page 24 INTRODUCTION Vehicle Model Year (Position 10) Plant of Manufacture (Position 11) The plant of manufacture VIN code is designated as follows: VIN CODE YEAR VIN CODE YEARS VIN CODE YEAR VIN CODE B C D E F G H J K L M 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 N P R S T V W X Y 1 2 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 B C D E H J K L M N P T U V Z Vehicle Assembly Plant Name: location Oakville: Oakville, Ont. Ontario Truck: Oakville, Ont. Ohio: Avon Lake, OH Kentucky Truck: Jefferson County, KY Lorain: Lorain, OH IMMSA: Monterrey, Mexico Kansas City, Claycomo, MO Michigan Truck: Wayne, MI Cuautitlan: Cuautitlan, Mexico Norfolk: Norfolk, VA Twin Cities: St. Paul, MN Edison: Edison, NJ Louisville: Louisville, KY Kentucky Truck: Jefferson County, KY St. Louis: Hazelwood, MO Light Trucks/MPVs Medium Trucks X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Sequential Vehicle Identifiers (VIN Positions 12 through 17) Trucks, MPVs, buses and incomplete vehicles: A six-digit alphanumeric sequence code (first digit alpha, last five digits numeric) is assigned for trucks, MPVs, and incomplete vehicles. For Nissan-badged vehicles, a six-digit numerical sequence has been assigned.
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