Ford Escape: Vehicle Identification

Locating the Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

Note: In the illustration, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.

Vehicle Identification Number Overview

The vehicle identification number contains the following information:

1. World manufacturer identifier.
2. Brake system, gross vehicle weight rating, restraint devices and their locations.
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type.
4. Engine or motor type.
5. Check digit.
6. Model year.
7. Assembly plant.
8. Production sequence number.