Where Is My VIN? Find Your Vehicle Identification Number
Where’s My VIN?
Your Vehicle Identification Number helps our parts specialists confirm the correct Genuine Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, or Motorcraft part for your vehicle.
The Two Most Common Places to Find Your VIN
Start with the driver’s side of the vehicle. In most cases, you can locate the VIN in less than a minute.
Driver’s Side Dashboard
Stand outside the vehicle and look through the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side. The VIN is usually stamped on a small metal plate near the dashboard.
Driver’s Door Jamb
Open the driver’s door and look for the vehicle certification label on the door frame, door pillar, or edge of the door. The VIN is printed on this factory label.
You Can Also Find Your VIN Here
Vehicle Registration
Your VIN is usually printed near the vehicle year, make, and model.
Insurance Card
Most insurance cards and online policy documents display the VIN.
Vehicle Title
The VIN appears on the title issued by your state.
Dealer or Service Records
Previous repair orders, purchase documents, or service records may include it.
The Right Part. The First Time.
Ford and Lincoln vehicles can use different parts within the same model year based on engine, transmission, build date, trim level, production plant, and factory options.
Your VIN gives our experienced parts specialists the information needed to check the factory catalog and confirm proper fitment whenever possible.
RFD Trust Guarantee
When you enter your VIN and our team verifies the fitment, we stand behind our recommendation. If a VIN-verified part is incorrect, we’ll work to make it right according to our fitment guarantee.
Start a VIN Search →VIN Frequently Asked Questions
No. A license plate may change, but the VIN is permanently assigned to the vehicle by the manufacturer.
Can two vehicles have the same VIN?No. Each modern vehicle receives its own unique 17-character VIN.
Why is my older vehicle’s VIN shorter than 17 characters?The standardized 17-character VIN format began with model year 1981. Older vehicles may use a shorter identification number.
Can I send RFD Auto Parts a photo of my VIN?Yes. A clear photo of the dashboard VIN plate or driver’s door label can help our team read the number accurately.
Use Your VIN for More Accurate Fitment
Search our Genuine Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Motorcraft catalog or contact our parts team for assistance.