VIN - Identification Codes Lincoln MKT 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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ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLE

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

1. 2LM - Lincoln, Canada, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

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

1. G - Active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection

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Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.

1. J5A - Lincoln MKT, All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
2. J5F - Lincoln MKT, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

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

1. R - 3.7L, Durataec, 4 valve, V6
2. T - 3.5L, Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI), V6

Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to «DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION» - 3.7L or «DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION» - 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. J00001-L99999 - Lincoln - 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 TABLE

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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 Metallic
2. U6 - Red Candy Tint
3. UG - White Platinum (tri-coat)
4. UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
5. UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
6. UN - Steel Blue
7. UP - Gold Leaf
8. UX - Ingot Silver Metallic

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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. S - Variation SOHO perforated leather seating
2. T - Variation perforated natural grain leather seating

Interior Trim Color Code

1. G - Canyon Tan
2. K - Light Stone Gray
3. W - Charcoal Black

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Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply.

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1. 4 - AM/FM stereo, CD player, clock, MP3 capable
2. N - AM/FM stereo, CD player, clock and navigation system

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The following lists the rear axle ratio.

1. 3E - 3.16 ratio Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
2. 3F - 3.39 ratio All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to «DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION».

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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 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

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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 vehicles

Rear Springs

1. EE - AWD vehicles
2. FF - FWD vehicles
3. GG - AWD vehicles

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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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ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLE

Model Year

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

1. A - 2010

Vehicle Code

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

1. P4 - Lincoln MKT

Transmission Code

The transmission code identifies the type of transmission used.

1. 1 - Automatic transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emissions/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/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 2 characters are chosen by the analyst to provide identifiable information unique to each calibration. For example, using the number 2 to denote a 2-valve engine versus using the number 4 to identify a 4-valve engine provides an easily identifiable difference.

Fleet Coding

Identifies the fleet to which the vehicle belongs.

1. 0 - Certification (US 4K, final sale in export markets)
2. 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
3. 2 - Fast-Automobile Manufacturer's Association, U.S.
4. 3 - Alternative durability protocol, US
5. 4 - Not assigned
6. 5 - Not assigned
7. 6 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
8. 7 - Mileage accumulation, aging endurance durability
9. 8 - On-Board Diagnostic (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 - US 50 states
2. A - US federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
3. B - US California standard, 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 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 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 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 Diagnostic (OBD) intermediate level (pre-05)

See also:
• DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION