Vehicle Emission Control Information
Vehicle Emission Control Information
Decal
Figure 1: Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal For 49 States And Canadian Vehicles:
Figure 2: Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information Decc Al for California Vehicles:
Each vehicle has a decal (Figures 1, 2 and 3) containing emission control information that applies specifically to the vehicle and engine. The specifications on the decal are critical to servicing emissions systems.
In addition to the tune-up specifications and procedures, the emission decal shows a color-coded (shown in black and white) schematic of the engine vacuum system. The color coding on the schematic represents the actual color coding on the vacuum hoses. However, there will be instances when a hose color does not match the color on the decal.
Decal Location
Typical location of the decal will be on the underside of the hood or the radiator support sight shield.
Powertrain Base Calibration Information
Figure 3: Typical Vehicle Certification Label with Powertrain Calibration Information:
Powertrain Base Calibration Information is located in the lower right corner of the Vehicle Certification Label. Only the Base Calibration will appear on this label(Figure 3). The Revision Level is no longer printed on the label; however, it can be found in On-Line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS). For the current model year Ford Motor Company is using three different Protocols which describe Powertrain Base Calibration. The Protocols are designed to provide worldwide standardization for vehicle calibration. If Electronic EC's strategy is two years old and carried over to the current model year, Protocol 1 is used (see table 1 below). If Electronic EC's strategy is one year old and carried over to the current model year, Protocol 2 is used (see table 2 below). New strategies for the current model year use Protocol 3 (see table 3 below).
Decal Location
Typical location of Vehicle Certification label is on LH door or door post pillar.
Calibration Code
Table 1: Protocol 1 - 1998 Strategy Carried Over To The 2000 Model Year:
Table 2: Protocol 2 - 1999 Strategy Carried Over To The 2000 Model Year:
Table 3: Protocol 3 - 2000 Model Year Strategy, Non-Carryover:
