Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

Identification Codes


Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Tag Locator





The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on 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)
- 2LM - Lincoln, Canada, MPV

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Restraint System Type





The fourth VIN position identifies the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and restraint system used.

- D - 5,001-6,000 lb GVWR, driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact restraints

Line, Series and Body Type





VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line, series and body type.

- K3G - Ford Edge, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), SE
- K3J - Ford Edge, FWD, SEL
- K3K - Ford Edge, FWD, SEL Plus
- K4A - Ford Edge, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), ST
- K4G - Ford Edge, AWD, SE
- K4J - Ford Edge, AWD, SEL
- K4K - Ford Edge, AWD, SEL Plus
- U6J - Lincoln MKX, FWD, Premium
- U8J - Lincoln MKX, AWD, Premium

Engine Type





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

- C - 3.5L, DOHC, electronic fuel injection, V-6

Engine specific information can be found on the engine tag. Refer to Engine.

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.

- A - 2010

Assembly Plant





The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

- B - Oakville Assembly - Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Build Sequence





VIN positions 12 through 17 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 and transmission.

- A00001-F99999 - Ford
- J00001-L99999 - Lincoln


Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator





The upper portion of the Vehicle Certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer's 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). The VC label is located on the LH door jamb.

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.










Exterior Paint





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

Exterior Color Codes
- HT - Cinnamon
- U1 - Sport Blue Metallic
- U6 - Red Candy Tint
- UG - White Platinum
- UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
- UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
- UL - Atlantis Green Metallic
- UN - Steel Blue
- UP - Gold Leaf
- UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
- WS - White Suede

Wheelbase





- 111 - 2,819 mm (111 in)

Interior Trim





Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character identifies the interior trim type. The second character identifies the interior trim color.

Interior Trim Type
- 1 - Milliken Hirise cloth bucket seats
- 2 - Milliken Metro cloth bucket seats
- 3 - Fury leather bucket seats
- 5 - Sport leather bucket seats
- 7 - Blue suede bucket seats

Interior Trim Color
- H - Camel Tan
- L - Medium Light Stone
- W - Charcoal Black

Tape/Paint Stripe





Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Type





- 1 - Premium AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD changer and clock
- Q - AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD changer and navigation system
- Z - AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock

Axle Type





Axle ratios are:

- 3E - 3.16 axle ratio
- 3F - 3.39 axle ratio

Specific axle information can be found on the axle tag. Refer to Differential Assembly &/or Axle Shaft Assembly &/or Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints.

Transmission Type





- J - 6-speed Automatic Transmission (A/T) - 6F

Specific transmission information can be found on the transmission tag. Refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems.

Spring Code





Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. Characters 1 and 2 identify the front springs. Characters 3 and 4 identify the rear springs. Front spring base part number is 5310, rear spring base part number is 5560.

Front Springs
- AA - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) with 17- and 18-inch wheels - Edge
- BB - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with 17- and 18-inch wheels - Edge
- CC - FWD - MKX
- DD - AWD - MKX
- EE - FWD with 20- and 22-inch wheels - Edge
- FF - AWD with 20- and 22-inch wheels - Edge

Rear Springs
- AA - FWD with 17- and 18-inch wheels - Edge
- BB - AWD with 17- and 18-inch wheels - Edge
- BB - FWD - MKX
- DD - AWD - MKX
- EE - FWD with 20-inch wheels - Edge
- FF - AWD with 20-inch wheels - Edge
- GG - FWD with 22-inch wheels - Edge
- HH - AWD with 22-inch wheels - Edge


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 base calibration information is printed. Revision levels will not appear, however, they can be obtained through a scan tool using the most up to date software revision.

Powertrain Calibration Information









Model Year
- 7 - 2007
- 8 - 2008
- 9 - 2009
- A - 2010

Vehicle Line
- Q1 - Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX

Transmission
- 1 - Automatic Transmission (A/T)

Unique Calibration

The Emissions/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning these calibration numbers. Unique calibration identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate 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, offers an easily identifiable difference.

Fleet Code
- 0 - Certification (U.S. 4K, final sale in export markets)
- 1 - Heavy Duty Gas Engine/Dyno
- 2 - Fast - Automobile Manufacturers Association, U.S.
- 3 - Alternative Durability Protocol, U.S.
- 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
- 5 - U.S. 50 states
- A - U.S. federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
- B - U.S. California, 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, United Kingdom)
- F - Extended European Community (E plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Yugoslavia)
- G - Gulf Cooperative Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emerates)
- 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 calibration levels
- 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 - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) intermediate level (pre-05)