1FT Code Breakdown
| Digit Position | Character | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Digit 1 (Country of Origin) | 1 | United States of America |
| Digit 2 (Manufacturer) | F | Ford Motor Company |
| Digit 3 (Vehicle Type) | T | Truck / Incomplete Vehicle (GVWR 6,001–14,000 lbs) |
Ford North American Truck Assemblies
Ford trucks carrying the 1FT identifier are predominantly built at two major manufacturing facilities:
- Position 11 =
F: Dearborn Truck Plant (The historic Rouge Center, Dearborn, Michigan) — Home of the Ford F-150 and F-150 Lightning. - Position 11 =
K: Kansas City Assembly Plant (Claycomo, Missouri) — F-150 assembly and Ford Transit commercial vans. - Position 11 =
E: Kentucky Truck Plant (Louisville, Kentucky) — Heavy-duty Super Duty F-250, F-350, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator.
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