Where is the VIN number on Ford?

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on Ford vehicles is usually readable on the dashboard, the driver’s door jamb sticker, and in the engine bay. It should also match the VIN on the vehicle’s title, registration and insurance card. For vehicles built from 1981 onward, the VIN is 17 characters long.

Common VIN locations on Ford vehicles

These spots are the most reliable for locating the VIN on most Ford models, including recent cars, SUVs, and trucks.

• Dashboard, driver’s side, readable from outside the windshield


• Driver’s side door jamb or door pillar sticker (door edge or frame)


• Engine bay label on the firewall or radiator support, or a metal plate near the engine


• Vehicle frame or crossmember (sometimes stamped or affixed as a tag near the front left wheel well)

These locations are standard across Ford’s mainstream lineup, so you can usually read the VIN without opening the hood or door.

VIN length and year considerations

Since 1981, Ford has used a 17-character VIN for all new vehicles. Vehicles built before 1981 may use shorter VINs and can sometimes be harder to locate; check the owner's manual or contact a dealer if you’re unsure.

How to verify the VIN across documents

To ensure the VIN you read matches what’s on official records and the vehicle itself, follow these steps:

• Read the VIN from the dashboard (driver’s side) through the windshield


• Read the VIN from the driver’s door jamb sticker


• Compare with the VIN on the vehicle’s title, registration, and insurance card


• If possible, check the VIN on the engine bay label or the frame tag


• Use an official VIN decoder (NHTSA or Ford’s portal) to verify model year, trim, and specifications

If any VINs don’t match, contact a Ford dealer or a certified mechanic to confirm the vehicle’s identity and investigate potential issues like replacements or mis-stamped parts.

Summary

Ford vehicles typically display the VIN on the dashboard, the driver’s door jamb sticker, and in the engine bay, with a common 17-character code for 1981 and newer models. Always cross-check the VIN with title, registration, and insurance documents and use official decoders to verify details.

How to check VIN number Ford?

Finding the VIN is easy. Just check the driver side doorframe, or the where the dashboard meets the windscreen on the driver's side. TOP TIP: You'll find the VIN in your vehicle handover documents, too. When you enter your VIN, make sure you don't put a letter 'O' in place of a zero.

How do I locate my VIN number?

You can find a vehicle's VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the driver's side door jamb, or on the vehicle's registration, title, or insurance card. Other common locations include the engine bay, the engine's firewall, or inside the spare tire well.
 
This video shows the most common places to find the VIN on a car: 57sO'Reilly Auto PartsYouTube · May 2, 2018
On the vehicle

• Dashboard: Look at the bottom corner of the dashboard on the driver's side. The VIN is often on a metal plate and can be viewed from outside the car by looking through the windshield. 
• Door jamb: Open the driver's side door and look at the door frame or pillar where the door latches. There is usually a sticker or plate with the VIN here. 
• Engine bay: Check for a plate or sticker on the firewall (the metal wall between the engine and the cabin). 
• Frame: The VIN may also be stamped on the front driver's side of the vehicle's frame. 
• Spare tire well: Some vehicles may have the VIN located underneath the spare tire. 

This video demonstrates how to find the VIN on the car's exterior and interior: 59sChevroletYouTube · Jan 2, 2019
On documents

• Registration: The VIN is printed on your vehicle's registration certificate. 
• Title: The VIN is listed on the vehicle's title. 
• Insurance card: Check your proof of insurance slip or card for the VIN. 

This video explains the significance of the VIN and the documents where it can be found: 48seuromotorsltdYouTube · Oct 11, 2023

Where is the VIN number on a Ford?

You can find your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the Ford App, your Ford Account, and your vehicle's SYNC®* screen. You can also locate your VIN on your driver's side doorjamb, windshield (lower, driver's side corner), or vehicle documentation (e.g., registration, insurance policy, lease, or promissory note).

How many VIN locations are on a Ford car?

You may find the VIN on the driver's side doorjamb, inside the glove compartment, on the right-hand dash panel, or the top left-hand side of the frame between the steering gearbox and firewall. The letters "I", "O", and "Q" are not included in a VIN to avoid confusion with the numbers 1 (one) and 0 (zero).