Identification Codes
Identification Codes
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code. 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) 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 World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
- 1ZV - Ford, USA, passenger car
Restraint-Type Code
The fourth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is the vehicle restraint system type code.
- B - Active safety belts, all positions - driver and front passenger air bags with side impact air bags
Line and Series Code
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- P8A - 2-door coupe, base
- P8C - 2-door coupe, GT
- P8E - 2-door convertible, base
- P8F - 2-door convertible, GT
- P8J - 2-door coupe, Shelby
- P8K - 2-door convertible, Shelby
Engine Code
The eighth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
- F - 5.0L, Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) , 4-valve, sequential electronic fuel injection, 8-cylinder
- M - 3.7L, 4-valve, port fuel injection, 6-cylinder
- S - 5.4L, DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshaft) , 4-valve, electronic fuel injection, supercharged, 8-cylinder
- U - 5.0L, DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshaft) , 4-valve, electronic fuel injection, 8-cylinder
For more specific engine tag information (build date, etc.). refer to Engine.
Computer-Generated Check Digit
The ninth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit code (0-9).
Model Year Code
The tenth VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is the model year code.
- C - 2012
Assembly Plant Code
The eleventh VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) position is the assembly plant code.
- 5 - Auto Alliance International (AAI)- Flat Rock, Michigan (USA)
Production Sequence Number
The last 6 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) positions are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.
The serial number can also be found on the engine block and transmission.
- 100001-599999
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The upper portion of 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). The VC (Vehicle Certification) label is located on the LH door jamb.
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 Codes
Paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of paint code letters/numbers listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of paint code letters/numbers listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.
- CI - Grabber Blue
- CY - Competition Orange
- HP - Performance White
- L6 - Kona Blue
- NQ - Yellow Blaze (tri-coat)
- PQ - Race Red
- U6 - Red Candy Tint
- UA - Black
- UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
- UZ - Lava Red Metallic
Interior Trim Codes
The interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character listed is the interior fabric. The second character listed is the interior color.
- L - Two-tone Natural Grain leather
- M - Speck/Miko cloth (FS-N)
- Q - Mini Perforated leather/SOHO Buckskin leather
- T - Speck/Miko cloth (FS-A)
- 1 - Cord II cloth
- 2 - Speck cloth
- 4 - Turned Mini Perforated leather over Milled Pebble leather
- 5 - Natural Grain leather
- 6 - SOHO leather with racing stripes
The interior trim colors are:
- B - Charcoal Black with Blue stripe (Shelby)
- D - Charcoal Black with Red stripe (Shelby)
- N - Charcoal Black with Umber
- P - Charcoal Black with Fire Orange
- Q - Charcoal Black with Cashmere
- R - Charcoal Black with Grabber Blue
- U - Light Stone
- W - Charcoal Black
- X - Charcoal Black with Black stripe (Shelby)
- Y - Charcoal Black with Plum stripe (Shelby)
- 2 - Charcoal Black with White stripe (Shelby)
- 7 - Charcoal Black with Silver stripe (Shelby)
Tape/Paint Stripe Codes
The tape and paint stripe codes are:
- Blank - Less stripe
- B - Grabber Blue
- E - Red
- R - Colorado Red
- S - Silver
- W - High Performance White with Black
- X - Satin Black
- Z - Race Red with Ingot Silver
- 1 - Race Red with Black
- 2 - Oxford White
- 3 - Offset White
- 4 - Black
- 7 - Satin Silver
Radio Codes
The radio type codes are:
- N - AM/FM stereo with CD, clock and navigation system
- 2 - Electronic premium AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock
- 5 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock
- 9 - CDX6+, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and speed-sensing volume control
Axle Ratio Codes
The axle ratios are:
- BB - 3.73 ratio, base vehicle with manual or automatic transmission
- CC - 2.73 ratio
- DD - 3.55 ratio with manual transmission
- GG - 3.31 ration with automatic transmission
- YY - 3.15 ratio
For axle tag information, refer to Differential Assembly &/or Axle Shaft Assembly &/or Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints.
Transmission Codes
The transmission codes are:
- E - 6-speed manual (T56) - Shelby
- X - 6-speed manual (MT82)
- 3 - 6-speed automatic (6R80)
For transmission tag information, refer to Manual Transmission/Transaxle.
Spring Codes
The spring code portion of the VC (Vehicle Certification) label identifies both the front and rear springs. The first set of characters listed indicate the front spring code. The second set of characters indicate the rear spring code.
Front Springs
- AA - BR33-5310-A
- BB - BR33-5310-B
- CC - BR33-5310-C
- FF - BR33-5310-F
- GG - BR33-5310-G
Rear Springs
- AA - BR33-5560-A
- BB - BR33-5560-B
- CC - BR33-5560-C
- DD - BR33-5560-D
- EE - BR33-5560-E
- FF - BR33-5560-F
- GG - BR33-5560-G
- JJ - BR3V-5560-J
- LL - BR3V-5B669-L
- MM - AR3V-5560-M
- NN - AR33-5560-N
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, this information can be obtained through a scan tool using the most current software revision.
Model Year
- Y - 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
- ZF - Mustang
Transmission
- 1 - Automatic transmission
- 2 - Manual transmission
Unique Calibration
The Emissions/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/Carbon Dioxide 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 easily 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.
Fleet Code
- 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
- 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 - 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 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)