![]() The 4th digit represents the restraint/safety system type for passenger cars, trucks and buses.The first 3 digits ( 1,2,3) represent the world manufacturer identifier, where the second and third digits can help you identify the type of vehicle ( in the sample code mentioned above – FM translates to ford multi-purpose vehicles).Once you’ve located the Id tag, follow the sample code and instructions mentioned below to decipher your ID tag.Ī 17 digit VIN code of a Ford vehicle – 1 F M Z U 7 3 E 0 A U A 6 9 1 0 1 If engine ID tags can’t be located, find the vehicle identification number(VIN) ID tag below the base of the windshield in the driver’s side or near the driver’s side door to obtain all information regarding the vehicle and engine model, year of manufacture, manufacturer and other vital information.ĥ. Then, locate the engine identification tag in any of the below mentioned places.Ĥ. Then, find the engine ID tag under the ignition coil attaching bolts for 6 cylinder and V8 engines.ģ. Similarly, ford engines manufactured with 7 and 8 valve cover bolts represent engines like 351C and 351M.Ģ. 351W – 5.8 L v8 engine (used in many cars like Mustang, Ford F-SERIES, Mercury and Fairlane).289 – 4.7 L v8 engine (different codes like K-code is mentioned after the VIN for distinguishing high-performance engines of this range).410 – 6.7L v8 engine (particularly designed for Ford Mercury).390 – 6.4L v8 engines (used in cars like Ford Mustang, Ford Fairlane, Ford Mercury, Ford Police Interceptor).360/361 – 5.9L v8 engines of Ford F series trucks and pickups.352 – 5.8L v8 engine with 2 barrel or 4 barrel carburettor.332 – 5.4L v8 Ford Edsel engine with 2 barrel and 4 barrel carburettor.312 cubic inches – 5.1L Y-Block v8 engine.292 cubic inches – 4.8 L Y-Block v8 engine.272 cubic inches – 4.5 L Y-Block v8 engine.256 cubic inches – 4.2L Y-Block v8 engine.239 cubic inch displacement(CID) – 3.9L Y-Block v8 engine ( Cylinder block type and configuration.Ford engines identified with their respective valve cover bolts, helps you locate another useful ID tag from which you can decode your year, make and model of your engine.Įach engine is classified based on the number of bolts holding the valve cover, which can help you to determine the type of your Ford engine. Valve cover bolts are typically present on the top of your engine block. Find the number of valve cover bolts in the engine block to narrow down the type of engine.Given below are the different methods to identify Ford car engine: ![]()
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