Identification Codes
Identification Codes
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the top upper left of the instrument panel. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.
If the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first 3 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) positions are the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier).
- 1FB- Ford Motor Company, USA, bus
- 1FC- Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis
- 1FD- Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
- 1FM- Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose passenger vehicle
- 1FT- Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The fourth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) code. All vehicles use hydraulic brakes.
- C- 8,501-9,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with active safety belts (all positions)
- D- 9,001-10,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with active safety belts (all positions)
- E- 10,001-14,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with active safety belts (all positions)
- F- 14,001-16,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with active safety belts (all positions)
- N- 8,501-9,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with driver and front passenger air bags
- S- 9,001-10,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with driver and front passenger air bags
- W- 10,001-14,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with driver and front passenger air bags
- X- 14,001-16,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with driver and front passenger air bags
- 1- 8,501-9,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with active safety belts (all positions) less driver and front passenger air bags
- 2- 9,001-10,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with active safety belts (all positions) less driver and front passenger air bags
- 3- 10,001-14,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with active safety belts (all positions) less driver and front passenger air bags
- 4- 14,001-16,000 lb GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) with active safety belts (all positions) less driver and front passenger air bags
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- E1B- E-150 wagon
- E1E- E-150 van
- E2E- E-250 van
- E2F- E-250 cutaway
- E3B- E-350 wagon
- E3E- E-350 van
- E3F- E-350 cutaway
- E3K- E-350 stripped chassis
- E4F- E-450 cutaway
- E4K- E-450 stripped chassis
- S1E- E-150 van (extended body)
- S2E- E-250 van (extended body)
- S3B- E-350 wagon (extended body)
- S3E- E-350 van (extended body)
- S3H- E-350 cutaway
Engine Code
The eighth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- L- 5.4L, SOHC, electronic fuel injection, V8, Gas
- S- 6.8L, SOHC, electronic fuel injection, V10, Gas
- W- 4.6L, SOHC, electronic fuel injection, V8, Gas
Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to Engine.
Check Digit
The ninth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
Vehicle Model Year
The tenth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is the model year code.
- C- 2012
Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is the assembly plant code.
- D- Ohio Assembly
Vehicle Build Sequence
The last 6 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) positions are an alphanumeric 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.
- A00001-F99999- Ford Division
Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The VC (Vehicle Certification) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). It also includes the vehicle GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
If a vehicle requires replacement of the VC (Vehicle Certification) label and is 4 years old or less, an authorized dealer must submit the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 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.
Exterior Paint Code
Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of letters/numbers listed indicate the primary body color. The second set of letters/numbers listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent color. All colors are basecoat/clearcoat.
Primary Body Color
- Blank- No paint
- BY- School Bus Yellow
- DX- Dark Blue Pearl
- E4- Vermilion Red
- G3- Pueblo Gold
- P- PTO paint (special order)
- UA- Ebony
- UN- Steel Blue
- UX- Ingot Silver Metallic
- YZ- Oxford White
Wheelbase Code
Available wheelbases are listed below:
- 138- 3,505 mm (138 in) wheelbase
- 158- 4,013 mm (158 in) wheelbase
- 176- 4,470 mm (176 in) wheelbase
Interior Trim
Interior trim is listed as a 2-part code. The first character indicates the trim type. The second character indicates the interior trim color.
Trim Type
- A- Simulated vinyl (perforated), bucket seats
- A- Standard vinyl bucket seats (Canada)
- C- Mortar cloth, bucket seats
- L- Milled Pebble leather, captain's chairs
- L- Premium cloth, captain's chairs (Canada and Mexico)
- M- Calvin cloth, captain's chairs
- X- No trim available, seats not included
Interior Trim Color
- E- Medium Flint
- W- Medium Pebble
- X- No trim/no color
Tape/Paint Stripe
Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.
Radio Code
Available radio types and codes are listed below:
- 5- Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with CD player
- 7- Electronic AM/FM stereo with clock
- F- Radio pre-equipment pack 4
- N- AM/FM stereo with DVD player, clock and navigation system
- P- Radio pre-equipment pack 6
- W- Radio pre-equipment pack 5
- Y- Radio delete
Axle Type
Available axle types, ratios and codes are as follows:
- 22- 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
- 24- 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
- 32- 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
- 34- 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
- 52- 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
- 56- 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
- 82- 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
- 83- 4.56 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
- A2- 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
- A4- 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
- B2- 4.10 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
- B4- 3.73 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
- C2- 4.10 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
- C4- 3.73 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
- D2- 3.73 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels
- D4- 3.73 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
- E2- 4.10 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels
- E6- 4.10 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
- F2- 4.10 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels
- F3- 4.56 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels
Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag.
Transmission Code
Available transmission types and codes are as follows:
- Q- 4-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E)
- T- 5-speed automatic overdrive (5R110W)
Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems.
Spring Codes
Spring codes are identified as a 2-part code. The first 2 characters listed identify the front spring codes. The second 2 characters listed identify the rear spring codes.
Front Springs
- JJ- 9C24-5310-JA (coil spring)
- KK- 9C24-5310-KA (coil spring)
- LL- 9C24-5310-LA (coil spring)
- MM- 9C24-5310-MA (coil spring)
- NN- 9C24-5310-NA (coil spring)
- PP- 9C24-5310-PA (coil spring)
- RR- 9C24-5310-RA (coil spring)
- SS- 9C24-5310-SA (coil spring)
- UU- 9C24-5310-UA (coil spring)
- VV- 9C24-5310-VA (coil spring)
- XX- 9C24-5310-XA (coil spring)
Rear Springs
- 22- 8C24-5560-RB (leaf spring)
- 33- 8C24-5560-SB (leaf spring)
- 44- 8C24-5560-CB (leaf spring)
- AA- 8C24-5560-AB (leaf spring)
- BB- 8C24-5560-BE (leaf spring)
- VV- 8C24-5560-VE (leaf spring)
Powertrain Calibration Information
NOTE: Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the VC (Vehicle Certification) label. Because of this, calibration identification consisting of more than 5 characters will wrap to the second line on the VC (Vehicle Certification) label.
Powertrain calibration information is printed in the lower right corner of the VC (Vehicle Certification) 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.
Model Year
- 0- 2000
- 1- 2001
- 2- 2002
- 3- 2003
- 4- 2004
- 5- 2005
- 6- 2006
- 7- 2007
- 8- 2008
- 9- 2009
- A- 2010
- B- 2011
- C- 2012
Vehicle Line
- E4- E-Series
Transmission
- 1- Automatic transmission
Unique Calibration
The Emission/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning calibration numbers. Unique calibration identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate tires, drive configurations, final drive ratios and other significant certification 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 and 4 to denote a 4-valve engine, provides an easily identifiable difference.
Fleet Code
- 0- Certification (US 4K, final sale in export markets)
- 1- Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
- 2- Fast-Automobile Manufacturer's 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
Certification Region
- Certification region- Lead code where multiple regions are included in one calibration
- 5- US 50 states
- A- US Federal (including altitude, may include Canada 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, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom)
- F- Extended European Community (E plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia)
- G- Gulf Cooperative Council
- 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)
- V- Vietnam
- X- Rest Of World (ROW)
- Y- Military
- Z- Israel
Revision Level (not printed on label)
- 91-99- Hardware and certification level
- 01-04- Preliminary levels
- 00- Job 1 production (initial calibration)
- 05-09- Pre-job 1 revisions to calibrations
- 10-89- Post-job 1 revisions to calibrations
- 0B- Durability test level
- BD- OBD (On-Board Diagnostic) intermediate level (pre-05)