World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
- 3FA - Ford Motor Company, Cuatitlian, Mexico, passenger car
Restraint Type
The fourth VIN 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
- 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 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. Refer to ENGINE - 1.6L .
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.
- B - 2011
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.
- 100001-999999 - Ford Motor Company vehicle
Scheme 3
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 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.
Scheme 4
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exterior paint code |
| 2 | Region code |
| 3 | Domestic special order code |
| 4 | Interior trim code |
| 5 | Tape/paint stripe code |
| 6 | Radio code |
| 7 | Axle code |
| 8 | Transmission code |
| 9 | Spring code |
| 10 | Powertrain calibration code |
ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART
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.
- L7 - Bright Magenta
- NQ - Yellow Blaze (tri-coat)
- SQ - Lime Squeeze Metallic
- SZ - Blue Flame Metallic
- T9 - Monterrey Gray
- U6 - Red Candy Tint
- UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
- UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
- YZ - Oxford White
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 leather
Interior Trim Color Codes
- B - Black/Black
- C - Black/Cashmere Tan
- L - Charcoal Black/Light Stone
- R - Ebony/Red
- U - Black/Blue
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.
- GG - 4.07 ratio (automatic transmission)
- MM - 4.07 ratio (manual transmission)
Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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. Refer to AUTOMATIC SHIFTING MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE or MANUAL TRANSMISSION - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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
Scheme 5
Note. Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the 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 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.
Scheme 6
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Model year (year in which the calibration strategy was first introduced). |
| 2 | Vehicle code |
| 3 | Transmission code |
| 4 | Unique calibrations (designates different hardware to similar vehicles), example: tires or drive ratios |
| 5 | Fleet code (describes fleet to which the vehicle belongs), example: 6 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) |
| 6 | Certification region (lead region where multiple regions are included in one calibration), example: A - US federal |
| 7 | Revision level (will advance as revisions occur), obtained through scan tool |
ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART
Model Year
- B - 2011
Vehicle Code
- CH - Fiesta
Transmission Code
- A - Automatic transmission
- C - Manual transmission