Tech Department
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Guides
These guides explain the format of the VIN- what information is represented by a particular part of your car's VIN or warranty number. They are not de-coders. Check them out, and if you would like your VIN de-coded, please use the VIN INFO link above.
- 1950-1957 Lincoln and Mercury
- 1950-1952 Ford passenger cars
- 1950-1952 Ford trucks (not yet on-line)
- 1953-1959 Ford passenger cars/Ranchero/Courier
- 1953-1960 Ford trucks(not yet on-line)
- 1958-1959 Lincoln, Mercury, and Edsel
- 1960-1980 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Edsel passenger cars/Ranchero/Courier
- 1960-1980 Ford trucks (not yet on-line)
- 1981 and newer all vehicles
- 1981 and newer - 17-character VIN check digit explanation
- 1949 and older Ford, Lincoln, Mercury - please write for individual assistance
