VIN - Identification Codes: Other Ford Escape III

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI.

1. 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code, all vehicles use hydraulic brakes and driver and front passenger air bags.

1. C - 4, 001-5, 000 lb GVWR, active safety belt (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags and side Inflatable restraints (1st, 2nd and 3rd row)

Line, Series and Body Type

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

1. U0F - Escape, S - FWD
2. U0G - Escape, SE - FWD
3. U0H - Escape, SEL - FWD
4. U0J - Escape, Titanium - FWD
5. U9G - Escape, SE - AWD
6. U9H - Escape, SEL - AWD
7. U9J - Escape, Titanium - AWD

Engine Type

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

1. 7 - 2.5L, 4-valve, in-line 4 cylinder, DOHC
2. 9 - 2.0L, 16-valve, in-line 4 cylinder
3. X - 1.6L, 16-valve, turbo-charged, in-line 4 cylinder Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to «ENGINE - 1.6L GTDI»(ref-569555) or «ENGINE - 2.0L GTDI»(ref-569556) .

Check Digit

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

Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

1. D - 2013

Build Sequence

VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.

1. A00001-F99999

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

The upper portion of the Vehicle Certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer's name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The VC label is located on the left-hand door jamb. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

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.

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Exterior Paint

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

Exterior Color Codes

1. J1 - Kodiak Brown
2. J4 - Deep Impact Blue
3. JY - Ginger Ale
4. P9 - Frosted Glass
5. RR - Ruby Red
6. UG - White Platinum (tri-coat)
7. UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
8. UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
9. UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
10. YZ - Oxford White

Wheelbase

The following identifies the vehicle wheelbase.

1. 105 - 2, 690 mm (105 in) wheelbase

Interior Trim

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

Interior Trim Type

1. 7 - View cloth seats
2. 8 - Torino leather seats
3. D - Prada/Torino leather seats

Interior Trim Color

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

Tape/Paint Stripe

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Type

The following lists available radio types and associated codes

1. 1 - AM/FM stereo with CD player and 6 speakers (ICE pack 21)
2. 2 - AM/FM stereo with MYFORD Touch, high-definition Sirus and navigation (ICE pack 27)
3. 3 - AM/FM stereo with CD player, 6 speakers and SYNC (ICE pack 22)
4. 4 - AM/FM stereo with CD player, 6 speakers, high-definiton Sirus and SYNC (ICE pack 23)
5. 5 - AM/FM stereo with 9 speakers, MYFORD Touch and high-definition Sirus (ICE pack 24)
6. 6 - AM/FM stereo with MYFORD Touch, high-definition Sirus and navigation (ICE pack 25)
7. 7 - AM/FM stereo with 10 speakers, MYFORD Touch and high-definition Sirus (ICE pack 26)

Axle Type

The following lists the available axle ratios and associated codes

1. 35 - 3.51 axle ratio
2. 3A - 3.07 axle ratio
3. 3C - 3.21 axle ratio Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to «DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-569557) .

Transmission Type

The following lists the available transmissions and associated codes

1. 6 - 6-speed automatic (6F35) Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F35»(ref-569558) .

Spring Code

Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first 2 characters identify the RH and LH front springs. The third and fourth characters identify the RH and LH rear springs.

Front Springs

1. BB - CV61-5310-BJ (coil)
2. HH - CV61-5310-BH (coil)
3. JJ - CV61-5310-MJ (coil)
4. MM - CV61-5310-MH (coil)

Rear Springs

1. BB - CV61-5B669-BN (coil)
2. CC - CV61-5B669-CM (coil)
3. MM - CV61-5B669-BM (coil)
4. NN - CV61-5B669-PN (coil)
5. PP - CV61-5B669-PM (coil)
6. RR - CV61-5B669-RM (coil)

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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 label. Only 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.

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1. D - 2013

Vehicle Line

1. M2 - Escape

Transmission

1. 1 - Automatic transmission

Fleet Code

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

Certification Region

1. 5 - US 50 states
2. A - US federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
3. B - US California, includes US 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, United Kingdom)
7. F - Extended European Community (E plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Yugoslavia)
8. G - Gulf Cooperative Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, 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)
20. V - Vietnam
21. X - Rest Of World (ROW)
22. Y - Military
23. Z - Israel

Revision Level (not printed on label)

1. 91-99 - Hardware calibration levels
2. 01-04 - Preliminary levels
3. 00 - Job 1 production (initial calibration)
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)