VIN - Identification Codes: Overview Ford Flex 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. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) REFERENCE CHART

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The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

1. 2FM - Ford Motor Company, Canada, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint-type code.

1. G - 5,001-6,000 lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection, all positions
2. H - 6,001-7,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection, all positions
3. L - 5,001-6,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and 1st row side impact protection

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Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.

1. K50 - Ford Flex, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), base model
2. K5B - Ford Flex, FWD , SE
3. K5C - Ford Flex, FWD , SEL
4. K5D - Ford Flex, FWD , Limited
5. K60 - Ford Flex, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), base model
6. K6C - Ford Flex, AWD , SEL
7. K6D - Ford Flex, AWD , Limited

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

1. C - 3.5L, Duratec, 4 valve, V6
2. T - 3.5L, Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI), turbo-charged, 4 valve, V6

Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to ENGINE - 3.5L or ENGINE - 3.5L GTDI .

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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. A - 2010

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

1. B - Oakville (Oakville Ontario, Canada)

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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. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

1. A00001-F99999 - Ford Motor Company - MPV

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The Vehicle Certification (VC) label is located in the driver side door opening and contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It also includes the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

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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ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

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Vehicle paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. 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 2-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.

1. DI - Dark Ink Blue
2. HT - Cinnamon
3. U6 - Red Candy Tint
4. UG - White Platinum (tri-coat)
5. UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
6. UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
7. UN - Steel Blue
8. UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
9. WS - White Suede

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1. 118 - 2,997 mm (118 in) wheelbase

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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 - Elswood cloth seating
2. L - SOHO leather seating
3. P - Dia perforated leather seating

Interior Trim Color Code

1. S - Light Stone
2. W - Charcoal Black

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Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply.

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1. 1 - Electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and clock
2. N - AM/FM stereo with CD player, clock and navigation system
3. Z - AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock

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The following lists the rear axle ratio.

1. 3E - 3.16 ratio
2. 3F - 3.39 ratio

Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

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1. G - 6-speed automatic (6F55)
2. J - 6-speed automatic (6F50)

Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F50/6F55 .

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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.

Front Springs

1. AA - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
2. BB - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
3. CC - AWD , Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine

Rear Springs

1. EE - AWD vehicles
2. FF - FWD vehicles
3. GG - AWD , GTDI engine

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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 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.

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POWERTRAIN CALIBRATION INFORMATION REFERENCE CHART

See also:
• AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F50/6F55