1FM — Ford SUV
A VIN beginning 1FM identifies a vehicle built by Ford SUV in United States, covering Explorer, Expedition and Escape. The first character, 1, is the region marker; the two that follow narrow it to the manufacturer and division.
Also built in United States
Questions
›What car has a VIN starting with 1FM?
A Ford SUV built in United States — typically Explorer, Expedition and Escape. The three characters identify the manufacturer and plant region, not the specific model; characters 4–8 describe the model itself.
›Is 1FM the same as the country of origin?
The first character alone gives the region — 1 indicates United States. All three together identify the specific manufacturer and division within it.
›Can I tell the model year from 1FM?
No. The WMI says who built the vehicle, not when. Character 10 carries the model year, and character 7 helps resolve which of its two possible years applies.