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Vehicle Certification Label











Vehicle Certification (VC) Label - Canada (Typical)







Vehicle Certification (VC) Label - Mexico (Typical)







Vehicle Certification (VC) Label - Incomplete Vehicle (Typical)


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

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL CODES

Paint Codes
Refer to the paint manufacturer code book for information.

Radio Codes
- Z-AM/FM stereo with single CD player (Ranger)
- 7-AM/FM stereo with clock (F-Series, Econoline, Windstar, Ranger)
- 9-AM/FM stereo cassette with clock (F-Series, Econoline, Windstar, Ranger)
- K-AM/FM stereo cassette with CD player (F-Series, Econoline, Ranger)
- Y-Delete standard radio with clock (F-Series, Econoline, Ranger)
- G-Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM stereo all other components installed (F-Series, Ranger, Econoline)
- R-Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM cassette all other components installed (F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR, Ranger, Econoline)
- E-Install Unique Gulf Coast Country radio (F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR)
- 8- Electronic, Premium AM/FM stereo cassette (F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR, Expedition/Navigator, Econoline)
- 5-Electronic, Premium AM/FM stereo cassette (F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR)
- 6-Audiophile sound system (Expedition/Navigator)
- P-CD player (Expedition/Navigator)
- C-6 disc CD player (Expedition/Navigator)
- H-AM/FM cassette (Villager)
- 6-AM/FM cassette, Premium (Villager)
- D-Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM Premium cassette, all other components installed (Econoline)
- K-AM/FM cassette, Premium with single CD player (Villager)
- P-CD player/changer, requires code 6 or Q radio option (Villager)
- G-AM/FM stereo (Ranger, Windstar)
- R-AM/FM stereo cassette (Ranger, Windstar)
- K-Premium AM/FM stereo/disc/cassette with clock (Windstar)
- 4-AM/FM electronic stereo with cassette (Windstar)

Axle Codes
The following lists the gear ratios on axles.
- 31-3.73, non-limited slip, F-250 over 8,500 pounds GVWR, single rear wheels
- 32-4.10, non-limited slip, F-250 over 8,500 pounds GVWR, Econoline, single rear wheels
- 33-4.30, non-limited slip, F-250 over 8,500 pounds GVWR, single rear wheels
- 36-4.56, non-limited slip, F-250 over 8,500 pounds GVWR, single rear wheels
- C1-3.73, limited slip, F-250 over 8,500 pounds GVWR, single rear wheels
- C2-4.10, limited slip, F-250 over 8,500 pounds GVWR, Econoline, single rear wheels
- C3-4.30, limited slip, F-250 over 8,500 pounds GVWR, single rear wheels
- C6-4.56, limited slip, F-250 over 8,500 pounds GVWR, single rear wheels
- 41-3.73, non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
- 42-4.10, non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
- 43-4.30, non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
- 46-4.56, non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
- D1-3.73, limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
- D2-4.10, limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
- D3-4.30, limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
- D6-4.56, limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
- 61-3.73, non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
- 62-4.10, non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
- 63-4.30, non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
- 66-4.56, non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
- F1-3.73, limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
- F2-4.10, limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
- F3-4.30, limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
- F6-4.56, limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
- 81-3.73, non-limited slip, F-350 narrow frame, dual rear wheels
- 82-4.10, non-limited slip, F-350 narrow frame Econoline, dual rear wheels
- 83-4.30, non-limited slip, F-350 narrow frame, dual rear wheels
- 86-4.56, non-limited slip, F-350 narrow frame, dual rear wheels
- 88-4.88, non-limited slip, F-350 narrow frame, dual rear wheels
- E1-3.73, limited slip, F-350 narrow frame, dual rear wheels
- E2-4.10, limited slip, F-350 narrow frame, dual rear wheels, E-350
- EW-4.10, limited slip, F-350 narrow frame, dual rear wheels
- E3-4.30, limited slip, F-350 narrow frame, dual rear wheels
- E6-4.56, limited slip, F-350 narrow frame, dual rear wheels
- 78-4.88, non-limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
- 75-5.38, non-limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
- G8-4.88, limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
- G5-5.38, limited slip F-450 Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
- GW-4.10, limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
- 98-4.88, non-limited slip, F-550 Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
- 95-5.38, non-limited slip, F-550 Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
- K8-4.88, limited slip, F-550 Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
- K5-5.38, limited slip, F-550 Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
- KW-4.10, limited slip, F-550 Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
- 17-3.31, non-limited slip, Expedition/Navigator, Econoline
- 18-3.08, non-limited slip, F-150
- 19-3.55, non-limited slip, F-150, F-250 under 8,500 pounds GVWR, Expedition, Econoline
- 26-3.73, non-limited slip, F-150, F-250 under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- 27-3.31, non-limited slip, F-150, F-250 under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- 28-3.73, non-limited slip, F-150, F-250 under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- H6-3.73, limited slip, Expedition/Navigator
- H7-3.31, limited slip, Expedition, Econoline
- H9-3.55, limited slip, F-150, F-250 under 8,500 pounds GVWR, Expedition, Econoline
- B6-3.73, limited slip, F-150, F-250 under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- 75-Dana 80, 11,000 pounds GVWR, F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis, Motorhome
- 95-Dana 135,13,500 pounds GVWR, F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis, Motorhome
- 24-3.73, non-limited slip, Econoline
- B4-3.73, limited slip, Econoline
- 35-4.09, non-limited slip, Econoline
- C5-4.09, limited slip, Econoline
- 34-3.73, non-limited slip, Econoline, single rear wheels
- C4-3.73, non-limited slip, Econoline, single rear wheels
- 39-3.55, non-limited slip, Econoline, single rear wheels
- C9-3.55, limited slip, Econoline, single rear wheels
- 52-4.10, non-limited slip, Econoline
- 56-4.10, non-limited slip, Econoline
- E6-4.10, limited slip, Econoline
- 81-4.63, non-limited slip, Econoline
- 19-3.86, Villager
- KA-No ratio, Ranger, Electric
- 84-3.45, non-limited slip, Ranger
- 86-3.73, non-limited slip, Ranger
- 87-4.10, non-limited slip, Ranger
- 89-4.56, non-limited slip, Ranger
- F6-3.73, limited slip, Ranger
- F7-4.10, limited slip, Ranger
- 95-3.55, non-limited slip, Ranger
- R5-3.55, limited slip, Ranger
- 96-3.73, non-limited slip, Ranger
- R6-3.73, limited slip, Ranger
- 15-3.56, non-limited slip, Windstar
- 16-3.98, non-limited slip, Windstar

Transmission Codes
- B-Four-speed manual, T199 (Mexico), F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- W-Five-speed manual, heavy duty overdrive (Dana ZF), F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- E-Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R100), F-Series
- 6-Six-speed manual Z/F (M6HD-6), F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- M-Five-speed manual overdrive (Mazda M5R2-C), F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- U-Four-speed automatic (AODE-W/4R70W), F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR, Econoline
- 7-Four-speed automatic (NAAO 4R100), F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- U-Automatic (AOD) Expedition/Navigator (4.6L engine)
- E-Automatic Expedition/Navigator (5.4L engine), F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis (Motorhome), Econoline
- P-Four-speed automatic overdrive, Villager
- T-Four-speed automatic (4R44E), Ranger
- D-Five-speed automatic (5RSSE), Ranger
- M-Five-speed manual (M5R1), Ranger
- H-One-speed, Ranger, Electric
- L-Four-speed automatic overdrive (AX4S), Windstar

Spring Codes
The following lists available spring codes.

Front Springs
- Base part number-5310 (RH/LH), F-Series, Expedition/Navigator, Econoline, Ranger, Windstar
- A-Ranger 4x2, Windstar, Econoline
- C-Ranger 4x2, Windstar, Econoline
- D-Ranger 4x2, Windstar, Econoline
- E-Ranger 4x2, Windstar, Econoline
- F-Econoline
- G-Ranger 4x2, Econoline
- H-Ranger 4x2, Econoline
- J-Ranger 4x2, Econoline
- K-Econoline
- L-Econoline
- M-Econoline
- N-Econoline
- P-Econoline
- R-Econoline
- S-Econoline
- T-Econoline
- U-Econoline
- V-Econoline
- Z-Econoline
- 2-Ranger 4x2
- 3-Ranger 4x2
- B-Windstar, Econoline

Torsion Bars
- Base part number-5B326 (RH), F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR, Expedition/Navigator
- Base part number-5B327 (LH), F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR, Expedition/Navigator, Ranger
- B-Ranger 4x4 and Electric Vehicle
- F-Ranger 4x4 and Electric Vehicle
- 1-Ranger 4x4 and Electric Vehicle

Load Leveling Suspension
- P-Expedition/Navigator (4x4), F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR

Load Leveling Suspension-Rear
- L-Expedition/Navigator (4x2)

Rear Springs
- Base part number-5560, F-Series, Econoline, Ranger
- Base part number-5534, Windstar
- 6-5534, Expedition/Navigator, Econoline
- 5-5534, Expedition/Navigator
- 7-5534, Expedition/Navigator, Econoline
- 8-5A891, Expedition/Navigator
- 9-5A891, Expedition/Navigator
- C-5588, auxiliary rear spring, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR, Econoline
- D-5588, auxiliary rear spring, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- 3-Ranger
- 7-Ranger
- C-Ranger, Windstar
- E-Ranger, Windstar
- K-Ranger
- N-Ranger, Econoline
- D-Windstar
- F-Windstar(Van)
- P-Econoline
- R-Econoline
- S-Econoline
- G-Econoline

Interior Trim Codes
The following lists the interior trim and interior color codes.

Interior Trim
- V-Vinyl bench, F-Series
- K-Knitted vinyl bench, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- C-Cloth bench, F-Series
- F-Flight bench (Mexico only), F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- F-Cloth captains chairs with console, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- M-Full bench (Mexico only), F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- M-Cloth 60/40, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- M-Cloth 60/40, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (Mexico)
- A-Vinyl full bench, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- H-Leather captains chairs with console, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- E-Leather 40/60, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- 3-Cloth 40/20/40, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- 8-Leather 40/20/40, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- 2-Cloth captains chairs, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- 4-Leather captains chairs, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- 5-Leather quad captains chairs, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR
- M-Manitou cloth split bench, Expedition/Navigator
- F-Manitou cloth captains chairs, Expedition/Navigator
- S-Vinyl captains chairs, Expedition/Navigator
- 1-Leather captains chairs, Expedition/Navigator
- K-Leather S/S captains chairs, Expedition/Navigator
- A-Hampton vinyl bucket seats, Econoline
- E-Camden cloth captains chairs, Econoline
- C-Stockton cloth bucket seats, Econoline
- F-Kirk cloth captains chairs, Econoline
- X-No trim available (seats not included), Econoline
- 5-Nomad cloth, Villager (GS)
- 6-Deco cloth, Villager (LS)
- M-Top grain leather, Villager (LS)
- 6-Mono grain leather, Villager (LS)
- H-Simulated split vinyl bench, Ranger
- E-Cirrus cloth 60/40 split bench, Ranger
- G-Triad luxury sport bucket seats, Ranger
- G-Cloth -cedar, Windstar (LX)
- H-Cloth-cedar, Windstar (SE)
- 2-Nudo leather, Windstar

Interior Color Codes
- X-Medium Prairie Tan, F-Series, Expedition/Navigator, Ranger
- 2-Medium Graphite, F-Series, Expedition/Navigator, Econoline, Ranger, Windstar
- D-Denim Blue, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR, Econoline
- T-Dark Graphite, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR, Expedition/Navigator, Ranger
- R-Dark Denim, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR, Windstar
- N-Medium Parchment, Econoline
- K-Portland, Villager
- C-Mink, Villager
- D-Cactus, Villager
- H-Medium Parchment, Windstar

Tape Stripe Codes
- S-Silver Metallic/Dark Violet/Bright Green, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR (XLT)
- V-Prairie Tan/Dark Violet/Burnt Orange, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR (Lariat)
- W-Cordovan, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR (Super Crew Appearance Package)
- X-Ebony/Dark Violet/Burnt Orange, F-Series over 8,500 pounds GVWR (Lariat)
- D-Silver Metallic/Medium Platinum Metallic, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (XL and XLT)
- E-Light Prairie Tan/Medium Palomino, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (XL and XLT)
- G-Deep Crystal Blue/Light Portofino, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (XL and XLT)
- H-Silver Metallic/Deep Crystal Blue, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (XL and XLT)
- J-Light Prairie Tan/Medium Palomino, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (XL and XLT)
- K-Deep Crystal Blue/Gold Metallic, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (XL and XLT)
- L-Deep Crystal Blue (upper), Medium Dark Woodrose (lower), F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (Lariat)
- M-Jewel Green/Gold Metallic (upper and lower), F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (Lariat)
- N-Toreador/Gold Metallic (upper and lower), F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (Lariat)
- B-Blue Sport, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR (STX Package)
- X-Tapestripes deleted, F-Series under 8,500 pounds GVWR
- A-Silver/Red/Titanium (Econoline Chateau Appearance Package)
- P-Platinum, Ranger 4x4,. XLT, Off Road
- S-Silver, Ranger 4x4, XLT, Off Road Package
- B-Blue/Dark Blue Ranger, XLT (less Off Road Package)
- C-Copper/Gold, Ranger, XLT (less Off Road)
- G-Green/Blue, Ranger, XLT, (less Off Road)
- R-Burnt Orange, Ranger
- L-Pastel Blue, Ranger
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