| Installed Microcat | Microcat online (VINsearch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install + licence | None — a browser |
| Data | Frozen at install | Live supersessions |
| Devices | One PC | Any device |
| Other brands | This group only | 52 catalogs, one login |
| Cost to start | High / grey-market | From $3 / day |
Microcat · Ford
Microcat online — parts catalog by VIN
Ford and Lincoln parts by VIN, online. Open Microcat in your browser, enter a VIN and read genuine OEM part numbers and exploded diagrams — no download, instant access.
What is Microcat?
Microcat is Infomedia’s electronic parts catalog platform, used by Ford and Lincoln to publish genuine factory parts data. It decodes a VIN to the exact build and shows the matching OEM numbers and exploded diagrams.
Ford numbers are the most readable in the industry once you know they come in three parts. Take JX6Z-1125-A: the prefix carries the model year and carline the part was released for, the middle block is the base number that names the component itself, and the trailing letter is the revision. The base number is the useful half, because it stays constant across the whole range. Anything numbered 1125 is the same kind of component whether it came off a Transit or a Mustang, so two quotes with different prefixes and a matching base are describing the same item for different applications, and two quotes with different base numbers are not the same part however similar the descriptions read. The Z sitting in the prefix marks it as a service part rather than an engineering number, which is what tells you a listing is quoting something Ford actually ships over the counter.
Brands covered by Microcat
Open the catalog for each Ford brand:
Microcat online vs download
Searches for a “Microcat download” usually end in frustration: installed copies are dealer-licensed, need a specific setup, and freeze their data on the install date. Online access removes all of that.
Microcat part numbers & VIN search
Ford uses a recognisable numbering style — for example JX6Z-1125-A (a three-part Ford service number: prefix, base number, suffix). Numbers supersede over time, so always confirm the current one against a live catalog. Enter a VIN and Microcat resolves the exact model, engine, trim and market, then shows only the parts that fit. Not sure of the build? Use the free VIN decoder first.
Access & pricing
One VINsearch subscription opens Microcat and every other catalog — the multi-brand reality of a real workshop, under a single login. Start with a $3 Day Pass, $50 a month, or $500 a year (about $1.37 a day). No per-search fees.
Microcat — frequently asked questions
What is Microcat?
Microcat is Infomedia’s electronic parts catalog platform, used by Ford and Lincoln to publish genuine factory parts data. It decodes a VIN to the exact build and shows the matching OEM numbers and exploded diagrams.
Can I use Microcat online without installing it?
Yes. VINsearch runs Microcat in your browser — no download, no install. Register, enter a VIN, and identify genuine Ford and Lincoln parts in seconds.
Is there a Microcat download?
The official Microcat software is dealer-licensed and any installed copy freezes its data on the day you install it. There is no legitimate free download — online access reads live data and stays current, which is why it is the practical route.
How much does Microcat cost?
One VINsearch plan opens Microcat and 50+ other catalogs: a $3 Day Pass, $50/month, or $500/year (about $1.37/day). No per-search fees.
How do I read a Ford part number like JX6Z-1125-A?
Read it in three pieces. JX6Z is the prefix, holding the model year and carline the part was released for, with the Z marking it as a service part rather than an engineering number. 1125 is the base number and names the component itself, staying constant across the range. The final A is the revision level. Comparing base numbers is the fastest way to tell whether two quotes are really the same part.