World Manufacturer Identifier
9BF
Ford · Brazil · South America
- WMI
- 9BF
- Manufacturer
- Ford
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- South America
What this means for a VIN
Any 17-character VIN starting with 9BF was issued by Ford and originated in Brazil. The remaining 14 characters identify the vehicle attributes (positions 4-9), the model year (position 10), the assembly plant (position 11), and the unique serial number (positions 12-17).
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