Identification Codes

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.

If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

1. 1
   World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
2. 2
   Restraint-type code
3. 3
   Vehicle line, series, body-type code
4. 4
   Engine-type code
5. 5
   Computer-generated check digit
6. 6
   Model year code
7. 7
   Assembly plant code
8. 8
   Production sequence number

The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) .

• 1FA — Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.

• H — Active safety belts — all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

• P3E — 4-door sedan — S
• P3F — 4-door sedan — SE
• P3G — 4-door sedan — SES
• P3H — 4-door sedan — SEL

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine displacement and number of cylinders.

• N — Duratec — 2.0L, DOHC, 4-cylinder

Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to Section 303-01.

The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

• 0-9

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

• B — 2011

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

• W — Wayne — Wayne, Michigan

The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.

The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

• 100001-999999 — Ford Motor Company vehicle

The Vehicle Certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . It also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and tire information.

If a vehicle requires replacement of the VC label and is 4 years old or less, an authorized dealer must submit the VIN to their respective regional office. The regional office will submit a web form to the assembly plant for the replacement label. Once the label has been printed, a representative from the regional office will deliver the label to the dealer and witness installation on the vehicle. If a vehicle is more than 4 years old and requires a replacement label, the dealer must submit a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

1. 1
   Exterior paint code
2. 2
   Region code
3. 3
   Domestic special order code
4. 4
   Interior trim code
5. 5
   Tape/paint stripe code
6. 6
   Radio code
7. 7
   Axle code
8. 8
   Transmission code
9. 9
   Spring code
10. 10
    Powertrain calibration code

Paint codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of paint code numbers/letters indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of letters/numbers (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color. All paint codes are a base coat/clear coat finish.

• JV — Sangria Red
• SZ — Blue Flame
• UA — Ebony
• UJ — Sterling Gray Metallic
• UR — Natural Neutral Metallic
• UX — Ingot Silver Metallic
• WS — White Suede

Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first digit listed indicates the seat and fabric style. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.

• F — Surge cloth
• G — Speck cloth
• H — Soho leather

• S — Medium Stone
• W — Charcoal Black

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

The following lists available radio codes:

• 2 — AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3
• 4 — Premium sound AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3

The following lists available axle ratios:

• UU — 3.56 ratio
• VV — 3.82 ratio
• WW — 3.34 ratio

Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to Section 205-00.

Available transmissions are as follows:

• 2 — 4-speed automatic (FN)
• Z — 5-speed manual (MTX75)

Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to Section 307-01 or Section 308-00.

Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters identify the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.

• BB — 8S43-5310-BO
• CC — 8S43-5310-C
• EE — 8S43-5310-E
• GG — 8S43-5310-G
• NN — 9S43-5310-BA
• YY — 9S43-5310-AA

• EE — 8S43-5B669-E
• FF — 8S43-5B669-F
• GG — 8S43-5B669-G
• HH — 8S43-5B669-H
• JJ — 9S43-5B669-JA

Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the VC label. Because of this, calibration identification consisting of more than 5 characters will wrap to the second line on the VC label.

Powertrain calibration information is printed in the lower right corner of the VC label. Only the base calibration information is printed. Revision levels will not appear, however, they can be obtained through a scan tool using the most current software revision.

1. 1
   Model year (year in which the calibration strategy was first introduced).
2. 2
   Vehicle code
3. 3
   Transmission code
4. 4
   Unique calibrations (designates different hardware to similar vehicles), example: tires or drive ratios
5. 5
   Fleet code (describes fleet to which the vehicle belongs), example: 6 — Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
6. 6
   Certification region (lead region where multiple regions are included in one calibration), example: A — US federal
7. 7
   Revision level (will advance as revisions occur), obtained through scan tool

• 0 — 2000
• 1 — 2001
• 2 — 2002
• 3 — 2003
• 4 — 2004
• 5 — 2005
• 6 — 2006
• 7 — 2007
• 8 — 2008
• 9 — 2009
• A — 2010
• B — 2011

• AU — Focus

• 2 — Automatic transmission
• Z — Manual transmission

The Emission/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning these calibration numbers. Unique identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate between tires, drive configurations, final drive ratios and other calibration-significant factors.

These 2 characters are chosen by the analyst to provide identifiable information unique to each calibration. For example, using the number 2 to denote a 2-valve engine versus using the number 4 to denote a 4-valve engine provides an easily identifiable difference.

• 0 — Certification (US 4K, final sale in export markets)
• 1 — Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
• 2 — Fast Automobile Manufacturers' Association, US
• 3 — Alternative durability protocol, US
• 4 — Not assigned
• 5 — Not assigned
• 6 — Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
• 7 — Mileage accumulation aging endurance durability
• 8 — On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
• 9 — Not assigned

• 5 — US 50 states
• A — US federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
• B — US California standard, includes US green states
• C — Canada
• D — China
• E — European Community (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom)
• F — European Extended Community (E-plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia)
• G — Gulf Cooperative Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates)
• H — Hong Kong
• J — Japan
• K — Korea
• L — Malaysia
• M — Mexico
• N — New Zealand
• P — Australia
• Q — South America (Brazil)
• S — Singapore
• T — Taiwan
• U — South America (unleaded fuel regions)
• V — Vietnam
• X — Rest Of World (ROW)
• Y — Military
• Z — Israel

• 91-99 — Hardware and certification levels
• 01-04 — Preliminary levels
• 00 — Job 1 production (initial certification)
• 05-09 — Pre-job 1 revisions to calibrations
• 10-89 — Post-job 1 revisions to calibrations
• 0B — Durability test level
• BD — OBD intermediate level (pre-05)