Mercury VIN Decoder — Free Mercury VIN Lookup & Model Guide
Mercury VIN decoder: Enter any 17-character Mercury VIN below to decode the model year, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, factory equipment and open safety recalls — free, powered by official NHTSA data. Mercury is Mercury was Ford's mid-priced brand from 1938 to 2011, positioned between Ford and Lincoln. Decode any Mercury VIN to confirm build details and check for recalls.
About Mercury
Mercury was Ford's mid-priced brand from 1938 to 2011, positioned between Ford and Lincoln. Decode any Mercury VIN to confirm build details and check for recalls.
Mercury vehicles are decoded using the NHTSA vPIC public API. Every 17-character Mercury VIN identifies the country of manufacture (positions 1–3, the World Manufacturer Identifier or WMI), the model, body style and engine (positions 4–8), a check digit (position 9), the model year (position 10), the assembly plant (position 11) and the unique serial number (positions 12–17). Combine a VIN decode with a free recall check before you buy any used Mercury. For the make-specific breakdown, see the free Mercury VIN decoder guide.
How to read a Mercury VIN
A Mercury VIN is a 17-character code. The first three characters, the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) — identify the country and manufacturer. The 10th character encodes the model year (e.g. K = 2019, L = 2020, M = 2021, N = 2022, P = 2023, R = 2024, S = 2025). Enter your VIN in the decoder above and VinSpecs returns the exact Mercury build sheet in seconds, including engine, transmission, drivetrain, restraints and assembly plant.
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Check any Mercury for open safety recalls
Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mercury dealer, regardless of the car's age or how many owners it has had. Use the recall checker by year, make and model, or decode a specific VIN above for its exact recall status.
Frequently asked questions about Mercury VINs
Where is the VIN on a Mercury?
The 17-character VIN is stamped in several places on every modern Mercury: visible through the windshield on the driver's-side dashboard, on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb, on the vehicle registration and insurance card, and on major mechanical components like the engine block. Cross-check them, all should match.
How do I decode a Mercury VIN for free?
Enter the 17-character VIN into the VinSpecs decoder above. You'll get the exact Mercury model year, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, restraint system and assembly plant, plus any open NHTSA safety recalls. No signup, no cost.
How can I check for Mercury recalls?
Use the free recall checker by year/make/model, or decode a specific VIN for its per-vehicle recall status. Recall repairs are always free at authorized dealers.
What is the Mercury WMI code?
The Mercury WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) is encoded in the first three characters of the VIN and identifies the country and manufacturer. Because Mercury produces vehicles in United States and elsewhere, different WMIs are assigned to different plants and countries, decode any specific VIN to see the exact assembly origin.
Which Mercury model years can I decode?
NHTSA vPIC covers Mercury vehicles from 1981 forward, when the modern 17-character VIN standard took effect. Older Mercury VINs are shorter and use different formats, those are not decodable through vPIC.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC (specifications), NHTSA Recalls (recall status). VinSpecs is an independent service and is not affiliated with Mercury or any government agency.