Can't find VIN number on F150 Lightning

[mq019]

Sooooooo - if the VIN stamped on the chassis is what they want, give it to them? I mean, part of me wants to know if they're really going to get underneath an look at the chassis - I'm doubtfull. But get a VIN plate (available on Amazon), put the same vin thats on the windsheild/door and rivet that to the frame.

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[RichB-HTX]

Can you just get someone with stamps to hammer the vin onto the chassis somewhere?

 

[Mike G]

But the VINs located on the windshield tag and the drivers door “B” pillar on Mach-Es sold in Ireland are okay though….??‍

I thought that the VINs were also stamped onto the lip of the front fenders under the beauty panel on either side. I know I’ve seen them stamped somewhere during my time working on my truck I just can’t remember right now.

And I’m in Bray visiting relatives right now so I can’t go out and check or I would just to solve this puzzle.

 

[Mike G]

Has anybody asked @Pioneer74 ? He might know.

 

[MKeating]

Nikkit, Did you get this sorted in the end with the motor tax? I'm living in Ireland as well and thinking about importing a F150 Lightning and just came across this forum.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Nikkit, Did you get this sorted in the end with the motor tax? I'm living in Ireland as well and thinking about importing a F150 Lightning and just came across this forum.

Nikki has not been on the forum for some time.

 

[Jim Lewis]

Nikki has not been on the forum for some time.

Maybe Nikki succumbed to bureaucracy and never got the Lightning imported...?

 

[Shmoe]

Maybe Nikki succumbed to bureaucracy and never got the Lightning imported...?

Legend has it he's still looking for a VIN to this day.

 

[MKeating]

Worth a shot, Unfortunately bureaucracy is a real thing here in Ireland and it’s hard not to have nice things without paying ridiculous taxes or having so much red tape that it’s almost not worth the hassle.

 

[MountainAlive]

This is from AI so I can’t verify it’s accuracy but here is where it might be:

This "hidden VIN" is typically used by law enforcement, insurance adjusters, or state inspectors to verify a vehicle's identity if the primary dashboard or door jamb tags are missing or damaged.

Where to Find It

You will generally find this stamping on the passenger side (right) frame rail.

Primary Location: Look along the top or outward-facing side of the right frame rail, usually somewhere between the front passenger wheel well (near the control arm or cab mounts) and the middle of the passenger door.

Accessibility: Because the Lightning features a massive high-voltage battery pack nested between the frame rails, the stamp is placed on the outer or upper edge of the rail. You may need to lie on the ground with a flashlight—and potentially an inspection mirror—to read it clearly.

Keep in mind that the VIN is stamped into the raw metal before the frame is coated at the factory. It can sometimes be obscured by the thick protective wax/paint coating Ford uses on its frames, or by regular road grime, so you may need to firmly wipe the area to reveal the digits.

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