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Free Ford VIN Decoder & Lookup

Car displaying VIN number

What is a VIN and why do I need a VIN Decode?

Which Ford models are supported by CARFAX Canada's VIN Decoder?

  • Ford Bronco

  • Ford Crown Victoria

  • Ford E Series

  • Ford EcoSport

  • Ford Edge

  • Ford F-150

  • Ford Escape

  • Ford Everest

  • Ford Expedition

  • Ford Explorer

  • Ford Fiesta

  • Ford Flex

  • Ford Focus

  • Ford Fusion

  • Ford Galaxy

  • Ford Maverick

  • Ford Mustang

  • Ford Ranger

  • Ford Taurus

  • and many more!

Where to Find the VIN on a Ford Vehicle

Car showing locations of VIN

Find your Ford VIN in one of these locations...

  1. Under the hood (front of engine)

  2. Driver’s side interior dash (most common)

  3. Front end of frame (older cars)

  4. Driver’s side door pillar (inside)

How to read and decode your Ford car's Vehicle Identification Number

VIN number
  1. 1
    Country of manufacturer
  2. 2
    Vehicle manufacturer
  3. 3
    Vehicle type or division
  4. 4
    Vehicle’s brand, body style, engine size & type, model series etc.
  5. 5
    Security check digit
  6. 6
    Model year
  7. 7
    Assembly plant
  8. 8
    Vehicle’s production # 
(serial number)

Decoded Ford VIN Example & Breakdown

VIN1FTFW1RG1MFC54074
YEAR2021
MANUFACTURERFord
MODELF-150 Raptor
ENGINE3.5L Turbo V6
TRIMSuperCrew Pickup 4WD

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Unfortunately not. Ford vehicle’s manufactured prior to 1981: If you wish to verify the history, current condition and/or the lien status of a classic Ford vehicle, please take a thorough test drive. Have the vehicle inspected by a qualified Ford mechanic or auto technician to ensure the vehicle is functioning properly. Speak to the seller to discuss vehicle history further. They have service, damage, repair and/or other documentation to share with you. And contact the province's personal property security registry for more information on obtaining a provincial lien search for a classic vehicle.
  • You may require a VIN decode prior to ordering a Vehicle History Report to determine if your Ford VIN is recognizable by our system. At this time, Vehicle History Reports cannot be ordered for VINs that cannot be recognized by our system. For vehicles with current and/or past BC registration history, a successful VIN decode at time of order is also required to ensure successful completion of the Add ICBC Check.
  • The World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) is a code is assigned to a vehicle manufacturer in order to allow identification of the said manufacturer. When used in conjunction with the remaining section of the VIN, it ensures uniqueness of the VIN for all vehicles manufactured for a period of 30 years.
  • You can verify a Ford VIN for free using the CARFAX Canada VIN Decoder & Lookup tool. You may also be able to verify the VIN through the vehicle manufacturer's website.

Ford VIN Model & Year Character Identification

A - 1980, 2010L - 1990, 2020Y - 2000
B - 1980, 2011M - 1991, 20211 - 2001
C - 1982, 2012N - 1992, 20222 - 2002
D - 1983, 2013P - 1993, 20233 - 2003
E - 1984, 2014R - 1994, 20244 - 2004
F - 1985, 2015S - 1995, 20255 - 2005
G - 1986, 2016T - 1996, 20266 - 2006
H - 1987, 2017V - 1997, 20277 - 2007
J - 1988, 2018W - 1998, 20288 - 2008
K - 1989, 2019X - 1999, 20299 - 2009
A - 1980, 2010L - 1990, 2020
B - 1980, 2011M - 1991, 2021
C - 1982, 2012N - 1992, 2022
D - 1983, 2013P - 1993, 2023
E - 1984, 2014R - 1994, 2024
F - 1985, 2015S - 1995, 2025
G - 1986, 2016T - 1996, 2026
H - 1987, 2017V - 1997, 2027
J - 1988, 2018W - 1998, 2028
K - 1989, 2019X - 1999, 2029
Y - 20005 - 2005
1 - 20016 - 2006
2 - 20027 - 2007
3 - 20038 - 2008
4 - 20049 - 2009
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