Free Ford VIN Decoder

Look up available Ford vehicle details and compare model specifications, recall campaigns and safety data. The fields returned depend on the VIN and market. Free, no registration.

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WF0DXXGAJD5A12345Demonstration Ford VIN, not a verified history

WMI: WF0 · VS6 · 1FA · 1FT · 1FM Available vehicle details Recall campaigns NCAP safety

146 catalog models and generations Free instant decode, no sign-up Official open-data sources

2,663+ VINs decoded

How to read a modern Ford VIN

This is an illustration of the 17-character layout. The meaning of individual positions depends on the manufacturer and market; historic chassis numbers can use another format.

WF0

1–3WMI · maker & country

DXXGAJ

4–9VDS · model, body, engine

10Year in some formats

11Manufacturer-specific

A12345

12–17Serial number

WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Ford uses WF0 · VS6 · 1FA · 1FT · 1FM.

VDS (4–9) manufacturer-defined vehicle description. Position 9 is a check digit in North American formats; other formats may use it differently.

Position 10 a model-year code in North American and some other formats. It must not be read as a year for every Ford VIN.

Position 11 often a plant code, interpreted using the matching manufacturer format.

Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.

Where is Ford made?

Ford is an American manufacturer with a large European arm (Ford of Europe). European Fords are built in Germany, Spain and Romania and carry the WF0 / VS6 WMIs; US models use 1FA/1FT/1FM. The model year is at VIN position 10.

DE CologneES ValenciaRO CraiovaUS Dearborn, MITR Kocaeli

Popular Ford model families

Explore the catalog below for the models and generations with specifications. VIN decoding coverage varies.

Compact hatch

Focus

Europe’s core Ford, hatch, estate and the hot ST/RS.

Supermini

Fiesta

Long-running best-selling small car, including the Fiesta ST.

Mid SUV

Kuga

Family SUV with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options.

Crossover

Puma

Popular compact crossover, also as a fully electric Puma Gen-E.

Family saloon

Mondeo

The classic large saloon, estate and hatch.

Sports coupe

Mustang

The iconic pony car, V8 and the electric Mach-E.

Why check a Ford VIN before buying?

Compare the available Ford details with the advert and registration documents. A mismatch is a reason to investigate. The free decode does not verify odometer history, accident-free status or every factory option; confirm those separately and have the car inspected before buying.

Free VIN decode vs paid history report

The decoder provides available technical and model-level data. Public plate checks can also provide inspection records in supported countries. A paid provider may hold additional history; coverage varies by car.

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✓ Available safety ratings (NCAP)
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How to find your Ford identification number

Use the documents and the manual for your vehicle’s year, body and market.

Registration document

Read the recorded VIN or chassis number exactly as written. Older formats may be shorter than the 17 characters supported by this tool.

Vehicle markings

Compare the recorded number with the vehicle’s accessible identification plate or stamping. Resolve a mismatch before relying on decoded specifications.

Matching owner’s manual

Use its identification section to find the location for your specific version. Do not assume a different body or market uses the same marking.

Ford models in our spec database (146)

Models and generations with specifications in our source data. A question mark means a year boundary is missing, not that production continues. Catalog inclusion does not guarantee VIN decoding support. How to interpret coverage.

2010Ford Taurus Anglia 100E 1953–1959 Anglia 105E 1959–1967 B-Max 2012–?Bronco 1966–1996 Bronco 2-door 2020–?Bronco 4-door 2020–?Bronco Raptor 2022–?Bronco Sport 2020–?Bullitt 2019–2020 C-Max 2007–?Capri 1969–?Consul 1950–1956 Corsair 2000E 1964–1970 Cortina 1962–1979 Cougar 1998–2001 Crestline Skyliner 1952–1954 Crestliner 1949–1951 Crown Victoria 1998–2007 Deluxe Roadster 1932–1938 E-Tourneo Courier 2023–?EDGE 2006–?EcoSport 2004–?Econovan 1999–2005 Edge ST 2018–?Escape 2000–?Escort 3 Doors 1980–2000 Escort 4 Doors 1993–2000 Escort 5 Doors 1990–2000 Escort Cabriolet 1993–1998 Escort Clipper 1991–1992 Escort Wagon 1995–2000 Everest 2003–?Excursion 2000–2005 Expedition 1996–?Expedition Max 2018–?Explorer 2003–?Explorer Sport 2001–2005 Explorer Sport Trac 2002–2010 F-150 2020–?F-150 Lightning 2022–?F-150 Raptor 2017–?F-150 Raptor SVT 2009–2013 F-150 Regular Cab 1996–?F-150 Super Cab 2001–?F-150 Super Crew 2001–2020 F-150 Tremor 2020–?Fiesta 3 doors 1976–?Fiesta 5 doors 1989–2021 Fiesta Active 2017–?Fiesta ST 2012–?Fiesta ST 3 doors 2018–2021 Fiesta ST200 3 Doors 2016–2018 Fiesta Sedan 2011–2017 Figo 2010–?Five Hundred 2004–2007 Flex 2009–2019 Focus 2021–?Focus 3 Doors 1998–2011 Focus 4 Doors 1999–2014 Focus 5 Doors 1998–2021 Focus Active Wagon 2021–?Focus C-Max 2003–2007 Focus CC 2006–2011 Focus Coupe 2007–2010 Focus Estate 2014–2021 Focus RS 2002–?Focus ST 2021–?Focus ST 3 Doors 2004–2008 Focus ST 5 Doors 2008–?Focus ST Estate 2012–?Focus Sedan 2007–2018 Focus Wagon 1999–2014 Freestar 2003–2007 Freestyle 2004–2007 Fusion 2018–?Fusion Energi 2012–?Fusion European 2002–2012 Fusion Hybrid 2012–?Fusion North American 2005–2018 GT 2004–?Galaxy 1995–?Grand C-Max 2011–2015 Ka+ 1997–?Ka+ Active 2018–?Kuga 2008–?Maverick 2022–?Maverick 3 Doors 1993–?Maverick 5 Doors 1993–?Model A 1903–1905 Model T 1908–1927 Mondeo Hatchback 1993–2018 Mondeo Sedan 1993–2018 Mondeo Wagon 1993–?Mustang 1964–?Mustang Convertible 1964–?Mustang Dark Horse 2024–?Mustang GT 1996–?Mustang GT 350 Shelby 1965–1966 Mustang GT Convertible 2024–?Mustang GTD 2025–?Mustang Mach-E 2020–?Mustang Mach-E GT 2021–?Mustang Mach1 2021–?Mustang Shelby GT350 2015–?Mustang Shelby GT350R 2015–?Mustang Shelby GT500 2009–?Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible 2009–2014 Orion 1990–1993 Pinto 1971–?Probe 1994–1998 Puma 1998–?Puma ST 2021–?Ranger 2019–?Ranger Double Cab 2011–?Ranger Raptor 2023–?Ranger Regular Cab 2000–?Ranger Super Cab 2000–?Ranger Wildtrak 2021–?Ranger Wildtrak X 2023–?Raptor Ranger 2018–?S-Max 2006–?Scorpio Sedan 1990–1997 Scorpio Wagon 1992–1997 Sierra 3 Doors 1990–1993 Sierra 5 Doors 1990–1993 Sierra Sedan 1990–1993 SportKa 2003–2008 StreetKa 2003–2006 Super Duty Lariat Tremor 2021–?TRANSIT/TOURNEO CONNECT (7-SEATS) 2018–?Taunus 12M 1952–1959 Taunus 12M Cabriolet 1952–1968 Taurus 1995–2019 Taurus SHO 2010–?Taurus Wagon 1995–2007 Taurus X 2007–2009 Territory (China) 2018–?Thunderbird 1957–?Thunderbird MKVIII Tourneo Connect 2003–2018 Transit Connect Wagon - North American version 2018–?Transit Custom 2019–?Turneo Custom 2017–?Windstar 1998–2004 Zodiac 1962–1972

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Ford VIN Decoder FAQ

Common questions about checking Ford vehicle identification numbers.

What is a Ford VIN decoder?+

A Ford VIN decoder reads a supported 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and looks for available vehicle details. Depending on the VIN and market, these may include the model, year, engine, body and plant. Model-level specifications do not establish a complete factory equipment list.

How do I decode a Ford VIN for free?+

Enter the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of the page and submit. The checker returns available specifications, model-level recall campaigns and safety data. If the model or year is missing, use the registration documents and the Refine form on the result page.

Where is the VIN located on a Ford?+

Start with the registration document and compare the VIN with the car’s identification markings. Use the owner’s manual for the exact year, body and market to find the physical number. A windscreen or door-label location should not be assumed to apply to every Ford vehicle.

How many characters is a Ford VIN?+

This tool accepts the modern 17-character format, without I, O or Q. Earlier vehicles and some market-specific chassis numbers use other formats that this decoder does not support. A model’s presence in our specification catalog does not mean its original chassis number can be decoded here.

Where is Ford made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+

Ford uses WMI prefixes such as WF0 · VS6 · 1FA · 1FT · 1FM. The WMI identifies the manufacturer and origin context, not where the car was registered. Plant information is shown when supported source data supplies it; a plant code needs the appropriate manufacturer and market rules.

Is the Ford VIN decoder really free?+

Yes. The available decode and open-data results are free without an account. Some public plate lookups also provide inspection or mileage information. A paid history report is optional and its records depend on the vehicle and provider’s coverage.

Can I check Ford recalls by VIN?+

The decoder can show Ford campaigns matched to the model and, where available, year. It does not confirm that a specific VIN is affected or that a repair is still outstanding. Ask the manufacturer or an authorised repairer to check your VIN; US-market owners can also use NHTSA’s VIN-specific recall lookup.

What is the difference between a free decode and a full history report?+

The free decode shows available technical details and model-level data. A paid report may add recorded mileage, theft checks, damage and registration history, depending on coverage. Neither a decode nor an empty history search proves that a car has never been damaged.

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Enter a supported 17-character VIN to find available specifications and model-level data. No registration required.

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