Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

Identification Codes

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location





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, an authorized dealer must contact their respective regional office.









World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

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

- 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).

- A - 16,001-19,500 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
- N - 8,501-9,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
- C - 8,501-9,000 lb GVWR with driver air bag
- D - 9,001-10,000 lb GVWR with driver air bag
- E - 10,001-14,000 lb GVWR with driver air bag
- F - 14,001-16,000 lb GVWR with driver air bag
- G - 16,001-19,500 lb GVWR with driver air bag
- S - 9,001-10,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
- W - 10,001-14,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
- X - 14,001-16,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

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

- F2A - F-250, regular cab, Rear Wheel Drive (RWD), single rear wheels
- F2B - F-250, regular cab, Four-Wheel Drive (4WD), single rear wheels
- F3A - F-350, regular cab, RWD, single rear wheels
- F3B - F-350, regular cab, 4WD, single rear wheels
- F3C - F-350, regular cab, RWD, dual rear wheels
- F3D - F-350, regular cab, 4WD, dual rear wheels
- F3E - F-350, regular cab (chassis cab), RWD, single rear wheels
- F3F - F-350, regular cab (chassis cab), 4WD, single rear wheels
- F3G - F-350, regular cab (chassis cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
- F3H - F-350, regular cab (chassis cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
- F4G - F-450, regular cab (chassis cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
- F4H - F-450, regular cab (chassis cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
- F5G - F-550, regular cab (chassis cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
- F5H - F-550, regular cab (chassis cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
- W2A - F-250, Super Crew, RWD, single rear wheels
- W2B - F-250, Super Crew, 4WD, single rear wheels
- W3A - F-350, Super Crew, RWD, single rear wheels
- W3B - F-350, Super Crew, 4WD, single rear wheels
- W3C - F-350, Super Crew, RWD, dual rear wheels
- W3D - F-350, Super Crew, 4WD, dual rear wheels
- W3E - F-350, Super Crew (chassis cab), RWD, single rear wheels
- W3F - F-350, Super Crew (chassis cab), 4WD, single rear wheels
- W3G - F-350, Super Crew (chassis cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
- W3H - F-350, Super Crew (chassis cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
- W4C - F-450, Super Crew, RWD, dual rear wheels
- W4D - F-450, Super Crew, 4WD, dual rear wheels
- W4G - F-450, Super Crew (chassis cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
- W4H - F-450, Super Crew (chassis cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
- W5G - F-550, Super Crew (chassis cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
- W5H - F-550, Super Crew (chassis cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
- X2A - F-250, SuperCab, RWD, single rear wheels
- X2B - F-250, SuperCab, 4WD, single rear wheels
- X3A - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, single rear wheels
- X3B - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, single rear wheels
- X3C - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, dual rear wheels
- X3D - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, dual rear wheels
- X3E - F-350, SuperCab (chassis cab), RWD, single rear wheels
- X3F - F-350, SuperCab (chassis cab), 4WD, single rear wheels
- X3G - F-350, SuperCab (chassis cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
- X3H - F-350, SuperCab (chassis cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
- X4G - F-450, SuperCab (chassis cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
- X4H - F-450, SuperCab (chassis cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
- X5G - F-550, SuperCab (chassis cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
- X5H - F-550, SuperCab (chassis cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels

Engine Code

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

- 6 - 6.2L, 16-valve, OHC, V8, gas
- T - 6.7L, 4-valve, turbo-charged, V8, diesel
- Y - 6.8L, 3V, electronic fuel injection, V10, gas

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

Check Digit Code

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

Model Year Code

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

- B - 2011

Assembly Plant Code

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

- E - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky - USA)

Sequential Build Code

The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. This serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and vehicle frame.

- A00001-F99999 - Ford Division

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Location





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).

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 Code

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

Primary Body Color
- DX - Dark Blue Pearl (waterborne)
- F1 - Vermilion Red (waterborne)
- GG - Forest Green (waterborne)
- UG - White Platinum
- UH - Tuxedo Black
- UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic (waterborne)
- UK - Royal Red (waterborne)
- UN - Steel Blue
- UX - Ingot Silver Metallic 2
- V7 - Golden Bronze Metallic
- Z1 - Oxford White (waterborne)

2-Tone Color
- LQ - Pale Adobe Tan Metallic
- UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic (waterborne)

Wheelbase
- 137 - 3,480 mm (137 in) wheelbase
- 141 - 3,581 mm (141 in) wheelbase
- 142 - 3,607 mm (142 in) wheelbase
- 156 - 3,962 mm (156 in) wheelbase
- 158 - 4,013 mm (158 in) wheelbase
- 162 - 4,115 mm (162 in) wheelbase
- 165 - 4,191 mm (165 in) wheelbase
- 172 - 4,369 mm (172 in) wheelbase
- 176 - 4,470 mm (176 in) wheelbase
- 186 - 4,724 mm (186 in) wheelbase
- 189 - 4,801 mm (189 in) wheelbase
- 200 - 5,080 mm (200 in) wheelbase
- 201 - 5,105 mm (201 in) wheelbase

Interior Trim

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

Interior Trim Type
- 1 - Titanium cloth split bench seat
- 2 - DOT cloth captain's chairs
- 3 - DOT cloth 40/20/40 bench seat
- 4 - Lariat leather captain's chairs
- 8 - Lariat leather 40/20/40 bench seat
- A - Verona vinyl bench split bench seat
- K - Zinc II cloth captain's chairs
- L - Struct vinyl captain's chairs
- S - King Ranch leather captain's chairs with rear 60/40 bench

Interior Trim Color
- A - Adobe Tan
- B - Charcoal Black
- S - Steel Gray

Tape/Paint Stripe
- G - Pueblo Gold/Ebony/Pueblo Gold
- H - Lapis Blue/Tuxedo Black/Translucent Pearl
- S - Silver/Medium Platinum/Silver
- Y - Green/Yellow/Green

Radio Type
- 5 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock
- 7 - AM/FM stereo with clock
- N - High definition AM/FM stereo with DVD player and navigation system
- P - Radio prep package
- S - Premium AM/FM stereo with CD player
- Y - Radio delete

Axle Type

The following lists the gear ratios on rear axles.

- 31 - 3.31 non-limited slip
- 35 - 3.55 non-limited slip
- 37 - 3.73 non-limited slip
- 3E - 3.73 electronic locking differential
- 3H - 3.31 limited slip
- 3J - 3.55 electronic locking differential
- 3L - 3.73 limited slip
- 41 - 4.10 non-limited slip
- 43 - 4.30 non-limited slip
- 48 - 4.88 non-limited slip
- 4E - 4.10 electronic locking differential
- 4L - 4.30 limited slip
- 4M - 4.30 electronic locking differential
- 4N - 4.10 limited slip
- 4W - 4.10 limited slip (ambulance package)
- 8L - 4.88 limited slip

Additional information can be found on the axle tag. Refer to Driveline System - General Information Description and Operation.

Transmission Type
- 2 - 5-speed manual, TREMEC (TR4050)
- P - 6-speed automatic (6R140)
- T - 5-speed automatic (5R110W)
- W - 6-speed automatic (6R140) diesel

Additional information can be found on the transmission tag. For specific automatic transmission tag information, refer to Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - TorqShift(R) Identification Tags - TorqShift(R) or Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - TorqShift(R)6 System Overview - TorqShift(R)6.

For specific manual transmission tag information, refer to Manual Transaxle/Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed Tremec 5-Speed.







Springs

Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character listed is for the front springs. The second code listed is for the rear springs. Auxiliary rear springs may also be listed.

Front Springs
- 22 - 9C34-5310-ZA
- 33 - 9C34-5310-XA
- AA - 5C34-5310-AMD
- BB - 5C34-5310-ALD
- CC - F81A-5310-AHD
- DD - F81A-5310-AGD
- FF - 9C34-5310-FA
- GG - 9C34-5310-GA
- HH - 9C34-5310-HA
- II - 9C34-5310-RA
- JJ - 9C34-5310-JA
- KK - 9C34-5310-KA
- TT - F81A-5310-AFD
- VV - F81A-5310-AGD
- WW - F81A-5310-ADD
- XX - F81A-5310-ACD
- YY - 9C34-5310-VA
- ZZ - 9C34-5310-WA

Rear Springs
- BB - 5A975, leaf
- CC - 5A975, leaf
- DD - 5A975, leaf
- EE - 5A975, leaf
- FF - 5560, leaf
- GG - 5A975, leaf
- HH - 5A975, leaf
- JJ - 5A975, leaf
- KK - 5A975, leaf
- LL - 5A975, leaf
- PP - 5560, leaf

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. 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

Vehicle Code
- FA - F-250 through F-550

Transmission
- 1 - Automatic transmission
- 2 - Manual transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emission/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 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 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

Where multiple regions are listed in one calibration, only 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, 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 (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

Revision Level (not printed on label)
- 91-99 - Hardware certification 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)