VIN question

[cobrar1339]

All the begininng letters and numbers in the VINS start the same.

But the two letters/numbers before the Y change.

Example:

16y then followed by the serial number
86y
x6y

I get the 6 or 5 before the Y. That is the year

What does the 1, 8 or X in the example about designate?

Just curious as I could not find that it related to color or equipment

 

[cobrajeff]

Check Digit

The number just before the model year in the GT VIN is a computer generated "check digit". It has no meaning with respect to options or equipment on the car.

A computer generated "check digit" of "10" is signified by an "X". The available characters for the check digit are the numbers "1" through "9", and the letter "X".

regards,

cobrajeff
SAAC New Ford GT Registrar

 

[cobrar1339]

Thanks...that makes sense now.