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Lincoln VIN decoder
Put a Lincoln VIN in and get the full NHTSA specification plus any open recalls. Below, every manufacturer prefix a Lincoln can start with.
Where a Lincoln VIN starts
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Lincoln vehicles carry 1 of them. The prefix tells you which plant lineage built the car before you decode anything else.
| Prefix | Manufacturer of record | Vehicle type | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1L9612 | LINCOLN CENTER MANUFACTURING, LLC | Trailer | UNITED STATES (USA) |
What Lincoln stamps them on
- Trailer1
Current Lincoln models
Models NHTSA lists for the most recent complete model year.
- Aviator
- Corsair
- Nautilus
- Navigator
- Navigator L
Other makes
Prefix table from NHTSA vPIC, built 2026-08-09. 888 prefixes across the site.