Reference Details
- Common issue
- Using a visible engine, trim, or sales description without reconciling the stamped VIN and data-plate fields that identify body series, engine code, axle, transmission, paint, trim, date, and order district.
- Confidence
- documented
- Correct value
- The warranty number sequence carries model year, assembly plant, body serial code, engine code, and consecutive unit number; the vehicle-data line carries body style, paint, trim, date, DSO, rear-axle, and transmission codes.
- Where to check
- Warranty plate/data plate, plus the official VIN stamping on the top surface of the radiator and front fender apron support near the radiator fill cap for Mercury intermediate-size cars