VIN - Identification Codes: Overview Lincoln MKS 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 code.

1. 1LN - Lincoln, USA, passenger car

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

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

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Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.

1. L9D - MKS, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) - Base model
2. L9E - MKS, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) - Deluxe model
3. L9F - MKS, AWD - Ecoboost®

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

1. R - 3.7L, V6, 4-valve
2. T - 3.5L, V6, 4-valve

Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to «ENGINE - 3.7L» 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. G - Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)

Production Sequence Number

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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. 600000-999999

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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).

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. HT - Cinnamon
2. U6 - Red Candy Tint
3. UG - White Platinum (tri-coat)
4. UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
5. UL - Atlantis Green Metallic
6. UN - Steel Blue
7. UP - Gold Leaf
8. UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
9. WS - White Suede

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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. F - Flagship leather
2. L - Luxury leather

Interior Trim Color Code

1. J - Light Camel Tan
2. N - Sienna/Black
3. V - Cashmere
4. W - Charcoal Black

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Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply.

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

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The following lists the rear axle ratio.

1. 2 - 3.16 ratio
2. 3 - 3.39 ratio
3. 4 - 2.77 ratio

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

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1. C - 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 , Ecoboost®

Rear Springs

1. EE - AWD vehicles
2. FF - FWD vehicles
3. GG - AWD , Ecoboost®

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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.

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ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

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

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