Identification Codes
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 (Vehicle Identification Number) is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. 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.
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first 3 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
- 3FA- Ford Motor Company, Cuatitlian, Mexico, passenger car
Restraint Type
The fourth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is the vehicle restraint type code.
- D- Active safety belts- all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags
- F- Active safety belts- all positions, driver and front passenger air bags
- K- Active safety belts- all positions, no air bags (Mexico only)
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- P4A- 4-door sedan- S
- P4B- 4-door sedan- SE
- P4C- 4-door sedan- SEL
- P4E- 5-door hatchback- SE
- P4F- 5-door hatchback- SES
Engine Type
The eighth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position identifies the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- J- 1.6L, in-line 4-cylinder, SIGMA
- K- 1.6L, in-line 4-cylinder, SIGMA (flex-fuel)
Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag.
Check Digit
The ninth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
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.
- M- Cuautitlan Assembly, Cuautitlan, Mexico
Production Sequence Number
The last 6 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 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.
- 100001-999999- Ford Motor Company vehicle
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
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) and tire information.
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.
Paint Code
Paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of paint code numbers/letters indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of letters/numbers (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color. All paint codes are a base coat/clear coat finish.
- NQ- Yellow Blaze (tri-coat)
- PQ- Race Red
- RZ- Red Candy Tint
- SQ- Lime Squeeze Metallic
- UA- Ebony
- UX- Ingot Silver Metallic
- VG- Violet Gray
- YZ- Oxford White
- Z9- Blue Candy Tint
Interior Trim Codes
The interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first digit listed indicates the seat and fabric style. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.
Trim Codes
- C- Greenwich cloth
- D- Crossroad cloth
- L- SOHO grained leather
Interior Trim Color Codes
- B- Black/Black
- C- Black/Cashmere Tan
- L- Charcoal Black/Light Stone
- N- Ebony/Red #2
- R- Ebony/Red
- U- Black/Blue
- Y- Oxford White/Ebony
Tape/Paint Stripe Codes
Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.
Radio Codes
Available radio codes are as follows.
- A- AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 enabled
- D- Electronic AM/FM stereo
Axle Codes
Available axle ratios are as follows.
- BB- 4.26 ratio (manual transmission)
- GG- 3.89 ratio (automatic transmission)
- MM- 4.07 ratio (manual transmission)
- XX- 4.10 ratio (automatic transmission), Mexico
Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag.
Transmission Codes
Available transmission type codes are as follows.
- A- 6-speed automatic
- C- 5-speed manual
Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag or Manual Transmission/Transaxle &/or Clutch, M/T.
Spring Codes
Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters identify the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.
Front Springs
- Base part number- 5310
Rear Springs
- Base part number- 5560
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
- B- 2011
- C- 2012
Vehicle Code
- CH- Fiesta
Transmission Code
- A- Automatic transmission
- C- Manual transmission
Unique Calibration
The Emission/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/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 denote a 4-valve engine provides an easily identifiable difference.
Fleet Coding
- 0- Certification (US 4K, final sale in export markets)
- 1- Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
- 2- Fast Automobile Manufacturers' 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
- 5- US 50 states
- A- US federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/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, 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 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 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- OBD (On-Board Diagnostic) intermediate level (pre-05)