Most Ford Transit Connect VINs open with NM0 (Turkey, 2011–2021). Position 11, the plant, shows 3 codes, most often 1 (87%); a 2026 Transit Connect carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 32 recall campaigns and 484 owner complaints from NHTSA.
Got a VIN from another make? The free VIN decoder reads any 17-character VIN, whatever built it.
How to read a Ford Transit Connect VIN
Here is a real 2023 Ford Transit Connect VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN NM0LS7T20P1569011 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Ford Transit Connect VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Ford Transit Connect we have on record, from 2011 to 2021, opens with the same three characters, NM0:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM0 | 2011–2021 | Turkey | Truck |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Ford Transit Connect it is not one number either — assembly moved between 3 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014–2021 | 422 | |
| T | 2011–2013 | 58 | |
| K | 2015–2015 | 3 |
Counted from 483 dated Ford Transit Connect VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Ford Transit Connect
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Ford Transit Connect has not yet outlived: its 17 years still map one-to-one. All 17 model years of the Ford Transit Connect, 2010 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
| 2020 | L | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Ford Transit Connect VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 77 VINs the Ford Transit Connect uses 9 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | L (66%) · G (29%) · K (5%) | 3 distinct |
| 5 — series | S (75%) · E (25%) | 2 distinct |
| 8 — engine | 2 (45%) · 7 (29%) · N (23%) · X (3%) | 4 distinct |
What a decoded Ford Transit Connect VIN gets you
Behind a Ford Transit Connect VIN: 484 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 32 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 484 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 24 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 10 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 17 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Ford Transit Connect
A Ford Transit Connect VIN normally opens with NM0; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
You know what it is. Find out what it's worth.
- Exact value for this VIN, adjusted for mileage
- The original window sticker and factory options
- Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
- Decode a whole list of VINs at once
- No ads, no tracking — and much more
Frequently asked questions
Is this Ford Transit Connect VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 32 recall campaigns and 484 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Ford Transit Connect.
What year is my Transit Connect by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 Transit Connect carries T, a 2025 Transit Connect carries S, a 2024 Transit Connect carries R.
Where was my Transit Connect built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 484 dated Ford Transit Connect VINs it reads 1 87%, T 12%, K 1%.
What does position 4 mean on a Ford Transit Connect VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 77 Ford Transit Connect VINs here, L is the most common character in position 4, on 66% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Ford Transit Connect check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with NM0. A plate that starts with anything else, or disagrees with the other copies of the number, needs documents checked before any money changes hands.
Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.