Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

Identification Codes


Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator





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.










World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)





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

- 2FM - Ford Motor Company, Canada, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Restraint Type





The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint-type code.

- D - 5,001-6,000 lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection
- E - 6,001-7,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection

Vehicle Line and Series





Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.

- K50 - Ford Flex, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), base model
- K51 - Ford Flex, FWD, SE
- K52 - Ford Flex, FWD, SEL
- K53 - Ford Flex, FWD, Limited
- K60 - Ford Flex, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), base model
- K61 - Ford Flex, AWD, SE
- K62 - Ford Flex, AWD, SEL
- K63 - Ford Flex, AWD, Limited

Engine Type





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

- C - 3.5L, Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), 4 valve, V6

Check Digit





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

Model Year





The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

- 9 - 2009

Assembly Plant





The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

- B - Oakville (Oakville Ontario, Canada)

Production Sequence Number





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.

- A00001-F99999 - Ford Motor Company - MPV


Vehicle Certification (VC) Label

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator





The Vehicle Certification (VC) label is located in the driver side door opening and contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It also includes the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

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.










Paint Codes





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

- DI - Dark Ink Blue
- G2 - Redfire
- G5 - Alloy Gray
- HT - Cinnamon
- LS - Light Ice Blue Metallic
- P6 - Moss Green
- UA - Ebony
- UG - White Platinum
- UI - Brilliant Silver Metallic
- UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
- WS - White Suede

Wheelbase Code





- 118 - 2,997 mm (118 in) wheelbase

Interior Trim Codes





The interior trim codes are listed below. The first digit listed indicates the seat and fabric style. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.

Trim Codes
- C - Elswood cloth seating
- L - Soho leather seating
- P - Dia perforated leather seating

Interior Trim Color Code
- S - Light Stone
- W - Charcoal Black

Tape/Paint Pinstripe Codes





Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply.

Radio Codes





- 1 - Electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and clock
- Z - AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock

Axle Codes





The following lists the rear axle ratio.

- 3E - 3.16 ratio Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 3F - 3.39 ratio All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Transmission Code





- J - 6-speed automatic (6F50)

Spring Codes





Spring codes list both front and rear spring codes. The first set of characters identify the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.

Front Springs
- AA - FWD vehicles
- BB - AWD vehicles

Rear Springs
- EE - AWD vehicles
- FF - FWD vehicles

Powertrain Calibration Information





NOTE: Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the Vehicle Certification (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.










Model Year

Model year code indicates the year in which the calibration code was introduced.

- 9 - 2009

Vehicle Code

The vehicle code indicates the vehicle line to which the code applies.

- MB - Ford Flex

Transmission Code

The transmission code identifies the type of transmission used.

- 1 - Automatic transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emissions/CAFE/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 identify a 4-valve engine provides an easily identifiable difference.

Fleet Coding

Identifies the fleet to which the vehicle belongs.

- 0 - Certification (U.S. 4K, final sale in export markets)
- 1 - HDGE/Dyno
- 2 - Fast AMA U.S.
- 3 - ADP U.S.
- 4 - Not assigned
- 5 - Not assigned
- 6 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
- 7 - MACAA
- 8 - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
- 9 - Not assigned

Certification Region

When instances where multiple regions are included in one calibration, the lead region will be listed.

- 5 - U.S. 50 states
- A - U.S. federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
- B - U.S. California standard, includes U.S. 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 UAE)
- 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

Revision Level (not printed on label)
- 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 - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) intermediate level (pre-05)