Build Sequence
VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. These 6 characters are also found on the engine block and transmission.
- 100001-599999 - Ford
- 600001-999999 - Mercury, Lincoln
Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
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The upper portion of the Vehicle Certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer's name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The VC label is located on the LH door jamb.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exterior paint code |
| 2 | Region code |
| 3 | District Special Order (DSO) |
| 4 | Interior trim code |
| 5 | Tape/paint stripe code |
| 6 | Radio code |
| 7 | Axle code |
| 8 | Transmission code |
| 9 | Spring code |
| 10 | Powertrain calibration information |
ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLE
Exterior Paint
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Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters identify the primary body color. The second set of characters (if applicable) identify the vehicle accent or 2-tone body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.
Exterior Color Codes
- HG - Smokestone
- JV - Sangria Red
- LS - Light Ice Blue Metallic
- U1 - Sport Blue Metallic
- UG - White Platinum (tri-coat)
- UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
- UI - Brilliant Silver Metallic
- UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
- UL - Atlantis Green Metallic
- WS - White Suede (tri-coat)
Interior Trim
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Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character identifies the interior trim type. The second character identifies the interior trim color.
Interior Trim Type
- D - B cloth - Ford, Mercury
- E - C cloth - Mercury
- F - Leather - Ford (SEL and Hybrid), Mercury
- M - Perforated leather - Lincoln
- R - Voga leather - Mercury
- T - E cloth - Ford Hybrid, Mercury Hybrid
- V - Variation perforated leather - Ford Sport, Mercury
- Y - All leather trim - Mercury
- Z - Premium perforated leather - Lincoln
Interior Trim Color
- B - Blue Racer - Ford, Mercury
- C - Camel Tan - Ford, Mercury
- S - Light Camel Tan - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln
- L - Medium Light Stone - Ford
- R - Cherry Red - Ford, Mercury
- T - Steel Gray - Lincoln
- W - Charcoal Black - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln
Tape/Paint Stripe
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Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.
Radio Type
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- B - AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, MP3 and clock
- F - AM/FM stereo, CD player and clock (4-speaker)
- N - AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD changer with navigation system
- P - AM/FM stereo, CD player, MP3 and clock (6-speaker)
Axle Ratio Codes
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The axle ratios are
- 25 - 2.57 - Ford, Mercury
- 30 - 3.06 - Ford, Mercury
- 32 - 3.20 - Ford, Mercury
- 33 - 3.33 - Lincoln
- 43 - 4.39 - Ford, Mercury
Transmission Type
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- 6 - 6-speed manual transmission (Mazda G6M) - Ford, Mercury
- B - 6-speed automatic transmission (Aisin F21) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln
- H - Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) - Ford Hybrid, Mercury Hybrid
- W - 6-speed automatic transmission (6F) - Ford, Mercury
Refer to the transmission tag information in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - AISIN AW21 , AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F35 , AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ELECTONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (ECVT) or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Spring Code
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Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first 2 characters identify the front springs. Characters 3 and 4 identify the rear springs. Front spring base part number is 5310, rear spring base part number is 5560.
Powertrain Calibration Information
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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 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Model year (model year in which calibration strategy was first introduced) |
| 2 | Vehicle code |
| 3 | Transmission code |
| 4 | Unique calibration (designates different hardware to similar vehicles). Example: tires and 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 - U.S. federal |
| 7 | Revision level (will advance as revisions occur). Not printed on label |
ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLE
Model Year
- 7 - 2007
- 8 - 2008
- 9 - 2009
- A - 2010
Vehicle Line
- DE - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln
Transmission
- 1 - Automatic transmission
- 2 - Manual transmission