Where is the VIN number located on a Ford Focus?
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The VIN number of a Ford Focus is located at the lower left corner of the front windshield or on the hinge pillar of the driver's side door. The VIN number represents the following: 1. The first three characters indicate the country of production, manufacturer, and vehicle type; 2. Characters 4 to 8 represent vehicle characteristics, such as vehicle category, body type, engine type, and gross vehicle weight rating; 3. The 9th character is a check digit used to verify the accuracy of the VIN; 4. The 10th character indicates the production year; 5. The 11th character represents the assembly location; 6. Characters 12 to 17 are the production sequence number.
When looking for the VIN on my own Ford Focus, I found it in several places: the most common spot is the lower left corner of the windshield—just look from the driver's seat toward the bottom of the glass, and you'll see a small label with the 17-digit VIN. It's also on the door frame; simply open the driver's door, and there's a metal plate engraved with the VIN on the inner side of the frame. You might also find a small tag near the battery area in the engine bay. The VIN is incredibly useful—when buying a car, you can check the vehicle's history to avoid purchasing a wreck. I've personally used a mobile app to scan the VIN and track maintenance schedules. I recommend that owners regularly clean these areas to prevent dust from obscuring the numbers.
