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Ford passenger cars built in the United States
Decode any Ford VIN free — F-150s, Mustangs, Explorers, Broncos, and every other Ford — for the factory trim, engine, options, and open recalls.
Factory build data from manufacturer and government sources
The first three characters (the WMI) identify the manufacturer and where the vehicle was built. Common Ford prefixes:
Ford passenger cars built in the United States
Ford trucks — F-Series, Ranger, and chassis cabs
Ford SUVs and multi-purpose vehicles — Explorer, Bronco, Expedition
Ford vehicles assembled in Mexico
Characters 5–7 identify the line, series, and body — this is how an F-150 SuperCrew is distinguished from a Regular Cab in the VIN itself.
Character 11 is the assembly plant: Ford codes include Dearborn, Kansas City, and Louisville, which matters for build-quality forums and recall populations.
Driver-side dashboard, visible through the windshield
Certification label on the driver-side door jamb (also carries the EXT PNT paint code)
Title, registration, and insurance documents
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Type or paste the 17-character VIN from the dashboard, door jamb, frame, or title.
Year, model, trim, engine, plant, and factory equipment from manufacturer and government records.
No account, no credit card. Add a CARFAX or VinAudit history report later only if you want one.
The most reliable spots: Driver-side dashboard, visible through the windshield; Certification label on the driver-side door jamb (also carries the EXT PNT paint code); Title, registration, and insurance documents. All show the same 17-character VIN — if they disagree with the title, do not buy the vehicle.
Yes — Ford is one of the makes with the best factory build-data coverage. The free decode shows the trim, engine, and equipment, and our window sticker lookup reconstructs the original Monroney details for most recent Ford model years.
The decode confirms the factory color name. The exact two-character code body shops use is on the driver-side door jamb label on the "EXT PNT" line — codes like UM (Agate Black) or YZ (Oxford White).
Yes. The full Ford decode — year, model, trim, engine, factory equipment, and open recalls — is free with no account or credit card. Paid CARFAX or VinAudit reports are optional and add accident, title, and ownership history.
Free decode of the factory build — trim, engine, equipment, and open recalls.