That's the " Windsor " 4.6 liter V8 ( engine VIN code " 6 " in a 1997 Ford F-150 )
It seems backwards to me because the " Romeo " engine has engine VIN
code " W "
On a 2001 Cavalier, the 8th character of the VIN is the engine code. In all 17 character vin's, the 8th character is the engine code.
The eight digit of the vin is the motor code
The eighth digit of the vin number is the engine code.
1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
For a 2002 F150 5.4 L engine : Engine code L or Z - .052 - .056 inch Engine code R ( Harley Davidson ) engine code 3 ( lightning ) and engine code M - natural gas are .042 - .046 inch THE ENGINE CODE IS THE 8TH CHARACTER OF YOUR VIN ( according to www.motorcraft.com )
VIN K: From 2000 to 2005MY VIN K is a 3.8L V6 Engine (RPO Code L36); From 2006 to 2011MY VIN K is a 3.5L V6 Engine with Flexible Fuel (RPO Code LZE)..... VIN N: From 2003 to 2005MY VIN N is a 3.2L V6 Engine (RPO Code LA3); From 2006 to 2010MY VIN N is a 3.5L V6 Engine with VVT(Variable Valve Timing) (RPO Code LZ4).....
In GM trucks or new GM cars, the 8th digit of the VIN # is the Engine.
The engine code is the 8th digit of the VIN.
8th digit of your vin code denotes engine
If you are looking for the engine code in the VIN number, it is usually the 5th or the 8th number. Go to your local auto parts store and have them look up your engine, tell them you need to know your VIN code. They will be able to give you options like "It's either A, C, or L" and then look at the VIN number of your car, find the VIN code, and that is what it will always be.
6.0
The V6 engine is a 4.0 liter / 245 cubic inch ( either the VIN " X " , which is an overhead valve / pushrod design engine , or the VIN " E " which is a SOHC engine ) The V8 engine is a 5.0 liter / 302 cubic inch ( VIN " P " ) ( the 8th " character " of the VIN ) in a 1997 Ford Explorer