FORD 2009 E-450 v.1 - Manual (Page 312)

Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located on the driver side instrument panel or on the
certification label. It contains the following information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Certification label for incomplete vehicles
On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles, the certification label is
affixed at a location determined by a subsequent stage manufacturer of
the completed vehicle. In these cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two or more stages by two or more separate
manufacturers.
2009 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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