VIN - Identification Codes: Other Ford C-MAX II

VIN Locator

The 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 located on the VC label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

World Manufacturer Identifier

The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier.

1. 1FA - Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car

Restraint-Type

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code

1. D - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags with front and rear side impact air bags.

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

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

1. P5A - 5-door, SE
2. P5B - 5-door, SEL
3. P5C - 5-door, SEL (plug-in)

Engine Type

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.

1. U - 2.0L, 4-valve, DOHC , in-line 4-cylinder (gasoline/electric)

Check Digit

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

1. 0-9

Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

1. D - 2013
2. E - 2014

Production Sequence Number

The last 6 VIN 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.

1. 100001-599999

VC Label Locator

The VC label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN . It also includes GVW and tire information. 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

Paint codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of paint code number/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.

1. RR - Ruby Red (tri-coat)
2. UG - White Platinum (tri-coat)
3. UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
4. UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
5. UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
6. YQ - Ice Storm #2
7. YZ - Oxford White
8. Z9 - Blue Candy Tint

Interior Trim Codes

Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first digit listed indicates the seat and fabric type. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.

Trim Codes

1. C - View cloth
2. F - Torino leather

Interior Trim Color Codes

1. L - Medium Light Stone
2. W - Charcoal Black

Tape/Paint Stripe Code

Tape and paint stripes codes do not apply.

Radio Codes

The following lists available radio codes.

1. 1 - AM/FM stereo with CD player - feature package 23
2. 2 - AM/FM stereo, MYFORD Touch, SDARS (satellite digital audio receiver system) - feature package 22
3. 4 - AM/FM stereo, MYFORD Touch, SDARS (satellite digital audio receiver system) and navigation - feature package 27
4. 7 - AM/FM stereo, MYFORD Touch, SDARS (satellite digital audio receiver system), HD (high-definition) and navigation - feature package 31

Axle Code

The following lists available axle ratios.

1. AN - 2.91 ratio
2. QN - 2.57 ratio

Transmission Code

Available transmissions are as follows

1. J - Automatic transmission, electronic constant variable transmission (HF35)

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

1. FH - CV61-5310-FH (left front coil), DV61-5310-FH (right front coil)
2. PH - CV61-5310-PH (left front coil), DV61-5310-PH (right front coil)

Rear Springs

1. FH - DV61-5B669-FH (coil)
2. PH - DV61-5B669-PH (coil)

1. D - 2013
2. E - 2014

Vehicle Code

1. CG - CMAX

1. 2 - Automatic transmission

Fleet Coding

1. 0 - Certification (U.S. 4K, final sale in export markets)
2. 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
3. 2 - Fast Automobile Manufacturers' Association, U.S.
4. 3 - Alternative durability protocol, U.S.
5. 4 - Not assigned
6. 5 - Not assigned
7. 6 - EVAP
8. 7 - Mileage accumulation aging endurance durability
9. 8 - OBD
10. 9 - Not assigned

Certification Region

1. 5 - U.S. 50 states
2. A - U.S. federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
3. B - U.S. California standard, includes U.S. green states
4. C - Canada
5. D - China
6. E - European Community (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom)
7. F - European Extended Community (E-plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia)
8. G - Gulf Cooperative Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates)
9. H - Hong Kong
10. J - Japan
11. K - Korea
12. L - Malaysia
13. M - Mexico
14. N - New Zealand
15. P - Australia
16. Q - South America (Brazil)
17. S - Singapore
18. T - Taiwan
19. U - South America (unleaded fuel regions)
20. V - Vietnam
21. X - Rest Of World
22. Y - Military
23. Z - Israel

Revision Level (not printed on label)

1. 91-99 - Hardware and certification levels
2. 01-04 - Preliminary levels
3. 00 - Job 1 production (initial certification)
4. 05-09 - Pre-job 1 revisions to calibrations
5. 10-89 - Post-job 1 revisions to calibrations
6. 0B - Durability test level
7. BD - OBD intermediate level (pre-05)