3FA — Ford
A VIN beginning 3FA identifies a vehicle built by Ford in Mexico, covering Hermosillo-built Fusion. The first character, 3, is the region marker; the two that follow narrow it to the manufacturer and division.
Other Ford codes
Large manufacturers hold several WMIs, usually split by plant or vehicle class.
Also built in Mexico
Questions
›What car has a VIN starting with 3FA?
A Ford built in Mexico — typically Hermosillo-built Fusion. The three characters identify the manufacturer and plant region, not the specific model; characters 4–8 describe the model itself.
›Is 3FA the same as the country of origin?
The first character alone gives the region — 3 indicates Mexico. All three together identify the specific manufacturer and division within it.
›Can I tell the model year from 3FA?
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.