Ford Fusion VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Ford Fusion to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Ford Fusion

Start by typing the VIN of your car Ford Fusion into the box; the decoder reads the code and reports the maker, the model year and the country of origin. The car Ford Fusion is listed for 2002 - 2018. Our data shows the body styles Hatchback, Sedan, a power value of 325 hp and 6 versions in total. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

Past damage, odometer values, theft records and the number of owners are not part of a VIN, so no decoder can read them from the code alone. A separate history check is needed for that. For a used model Ford Fusion, mismatches matter: a different character in the documents, a model year that does not fit the 10th character, or a VIN with the wrong length all deserve a closer look.

Ford Fusion versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Ford Fusion I2002 - 2005Hatchback68 - 100 hp
Ford Fusion (USA)2005 - 2009Sedan162 - 212 hp
Ford Fusion I (facelift 2005)2005 - 2012Hatchback68 - 101 hp
Ford Fusion II2013 - 2016Sedan141 hp
Ford Fusion II (facelift 2016)2016 - 2018Sedan141 - 325 hp
Ford Fusion II (facelift 2018)2018Sedan141 - 325 hp

Model year characters for the Ford Fusion

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Ford Fusion, with model years 2002 - 2018 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J

What the VIN reveals about a Ford Fusion

  • The manufacturer and brand (Ford)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Ford Fusion

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Ford Fusion VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Ford Fusion built?

Our data lists model years 2002 - 2018 across 6 versions of the Ford Fusion. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Ford Fusion?

It is the 10th character. For the Ford Fusion the characters to expect are 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018).

How many versions of the Ford Fusion are in your data?

6 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 325 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

On the model Ford Fusion, where is the 17-character VIN printed?

It is shown on the dashboard under the windshield, on a plate or sticker at the driver door frame and in the registration papers of the vehicle.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Ford Fusion?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Do I have to pay to decode the VIN of a car Ford Fusion?

No. The VIN decoder is free to use and needs no registration or account.