Identification Codes: Overview Mercury Montego III

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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.