Identification Codes Ford Five Hundred I

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The vehicle identification number (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 found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

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The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code.

1. 1FA - Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car
2. 1ME - Mercury, USA, passenger car

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.

1. F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags
2. H - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact protection

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

1. M40 - Mercury Montego, FWD, Luxury
2. M41 - Mercury Montego, AWD, Luxury
3. M42 - Mercury Montego, FWD, Premier
4. M43 - Mercury Montego, AWD, Premier
5. P23 - Ford Five Hundred, FWD, SE
6. P24 - Ford Five Hundred, FWD, SEL
7. P25 - Ford Five Hundred, FWD, Limited
8. P26 - Ford Five Hundred, AWD, SE
9. P27 - Ford Five Hundred, AWD, SEL
10. P28 - Ford Five Hundred, AWD, Limited

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

1. 1 - 3.0L, 4V, EFI, V6

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

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

1. 5 - 2005

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

1. G - Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)

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The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.

1. 100001-599999 - Ford
2. 600001-999999 - Mercury

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The vehicle identification number (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 found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

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The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code.

1. 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.

1. C - 4,001--5,000 pounds (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection.
2. D - 5,001--6,000 pounds (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection.
3. Y - 4,001--5,000 pounds (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags
4. Z - 5,001--6,000 pounds (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags

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

1. K00 - Ford Freestyle, delivery truck
2. K01 - Ford Freestyle, FWD, SE
3. K02 - Ford Freestyle, FWD, SEL
4. K03 - Ford Freestyle, FWD, Limited
5. K04 - Ford Freestyle, AWD, SE
6. K05 - Ford Freestyle, AWD, SEL
7. K06 - Ford Freestyle, AWD, Limited

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

1. 1 - 3.0L, 4V, EFI, V6

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

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

1. 5 - 2005

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

1. G - Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)

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The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.

1. A00001-F99999 - Ford Freestyle

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The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement, and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).

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The first set of paint code numbers/letters listed, indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of numbers/letters listed (if applicable) indicate a two-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.

1. CX - Dark Shadow Gray (Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego)
2. DV - Light Tundra/Titanium Green (Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego)
3. DX - Dark Blue Pearl (Ford Five Hundred)
4. FX - Merlot (Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego)
5. G2 - Redfire (Ford Five Hundred)
6. G3 - Pueblo Gold (Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego)
7. KR - Norcea Blue Pearl (Mercury Montego)
8. TS - Silver Frost (Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego)
9. UA - Ebony (Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego)
10. YZ - Oxford White (Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego)

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1. 2 - 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
2. 3 - Traction control
3. 5 - 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) and traction control

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The interior trim codes are listed below. The first digit listed indicates the seat and fabric style. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.

Trim Codes

1. C - Stamps cloth seating - Ford Five Hundred
2. H - Milled Pebble leather seating - Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego
3. M - Alexis cloth seating - Mercury Montego

Interior Trim Color Code

1. 7 - Pebble Tan
2. T - Shale Gray
3. W - Charcoal Black

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Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply.

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1. 2 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD) player and clock
2. 6 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with six-disc compact disc (CD) changer (MP3 capable) and clock

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The following lists the axle ratios.

1. 1 - 3.46 - Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego
2. 2 - 4.98 - Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego
3. 3 - 5.19 - Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego

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1. A - CVT (continuous variable transmission) - Ford Five Hundred, Mercury Montego
2. B - 6-speed automatic (Aisin F21) - Ford Five Hundred, Mercury Montego

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Spring codes list both front and rear spring codes. The first set of characters identify the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.

1. Front spring base part number - 5310
2. Rear spring base part number - 5560

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The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement, and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).

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The first set of paint code numbers/letters listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of numbers/letters listed (if applicable) indicate a two-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.

1. CX - Dark Shadow Gray
2. DV - Light Tundra/Titanium Green
3. DX - Dark Blue Pearl
4. FX - Merlot
5. G2 - Redfire
6. G3 - Pueblo Gold
7. KR - Norcea Blue Pearl
8. TS - Silver Frost
9. UA - Ebony
10. YZ - Oxford White

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1. 113 - 113-inch wheelbase

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1. 2 - 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
2. 3 - All-speed traction control
3. 5 - 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with all-speed traction control

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

1. B - Mainframe cloth seating
2. D - Mainframe leather seating

Interior Trim Color

1. 7 - Pebble Tan
2. T - Shale Gray
3. W - Charcoal Black

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Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

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1. 2 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD) player and clock
2. 6 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc compact disc (CD) changer (MP3 capable) and clock

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1. 3A - 5.19 ratio
2. CD - 5.54 ratio

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1. A - CVT (continuous variable transmission)

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Spring codes list both front and rear spring codes. The first set of characters identifies the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.

1. Front spring base part number - 5310
2. Rear spring base part number - 5560

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Note. Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of five characters per line on the Vehicle Certification Label. Because of this, calibration identification consisting of more than five characters will wrap to the second line on the VC label.

Powertrain calibration information is printed in the lower right corner of the Vehicle Certification Label. Only the base calibration information is printed. Revision levels will not appear, however, they 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. These protocols are designed to provide worldwide standardization for vehicle calibration. If the electronic calibration strategy has been used since 1998 and carried into the current model year, Protocol 1 will be used. Refer to PROTOCOL 1 . If the electronic calibration strategy has been used since 1999 and is carried into the current model year, Protocol 2 will be used. Refer to PROTOCOL 2 . For electronic calibration strategies introduced in 2000 or later model years, Protocol 3 will be used. Refer to PROTOCOL 3 .

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Protocol 3

The following offers a more detailed explanation of the coding strategy used for Protocol 3.

Model Year

Model year code indicates the year in which the calibration code was introduced.

1. 0 - 2000
2. 1 - 2001
3. 2 - 2002
4. 3 - 2003
5. 4 - 2004
6. 5 - 2005

Vehicle Code

The vehicle code indicates the vehicle line to which the code applies.

1. PB - Ford Five Hundred
2. PG - Ford Freestyle/Mercury Montego

Transmission Code

The transmission code identifies the type of transmission used.

1. 1 - Automatic transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emissions/CAFE/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning these calibration numbers. Unique identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate between tires, drive configurations, final drive ratios and other calibration-significant factors.

These two characters are chosen by the analyst to provide identifiable information unique to each calibration. For example, using the number 2 to denote a two-valve engine versus using the number 4 to identify a four-valve engine provides an easily identifiable difference.

Fleet Coding

Identifies the fleet to which the vehicle belongs.

1. 0 - Certification (U.S. 4K, final sale in export markets)
2. 1 - HDGE/Dyno
3. 2 - Fast AMA U.S.
4. 3 - ADP U.S.
5. 4 - Not assigned
6. 5 - Not assigned
7. 6 - Evaporative emissions
8. 7 - MACAA
9. 8 - On-board diagnostics (OBD)
10. 9 - Not assigned

Certification Region

When instances where multiple regions are included in one calibration, the lead region will be listed.

1. 5 - U.S. fifty 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 UAE)
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 (ROW)
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 - On-board diagnostics (OBD) intermediate level (pre-05)

See also:
• PROTOCOL 1