Identification Codes: Overview Mercury Monterey VIII

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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on 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 three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.

1. 2FM - Ford Motor Company - Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
2. 2FT - Ford Motor Company - Canada, truck (completed vehicle)
3. 2MR - Ford Motor Company (Mercury) - Canada, multi-purpose vehicle

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The fourth VIN position identifies the brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

1. D - Hydraulic brakes - 5,001-6,000 pounds (GVWR) - driver and front passenger air bags - driver and front passenger side impact air bags and canopies
2. Z - Hydraulic brakes - 5,001F-6,000 pounds (GVWR) - driver and front passenger air bags

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VIN positions five through seven indicate the vehicle line and series.

1. A50 - Base - Freestar
2. A51 - LX - Freestar
3. A52 - SE - Freestar
4. A53 - GLE - Freestar
5. A54 - Van - Freestar
6. A55 - LX (Canada) - Freestar
7. A56 - GLE (Canada) - Freestar
8. A57 - SE Sport - Freestar
9. A58 - SEL Limited - Freestar
10. A21 - Convenience - Monterey
11. A22 - Luxury - Monterey
12. A23 - Premier - Monterey

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

1. 2 - 4.2L, OHV, EFI, six cylinder
2. 6 - 3.9L, OHV, EFI, six cylinder

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The ninth VIN position is a 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. B - Oakville - Oakville, Ontario (Canada)

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VIN positions twelve through seventeen are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.

1. Ford - A00001-E99999
2. Mercury - J00001-L99999

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The vehicle (VC) label contains information on the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. This label also includes gross vehicle weight (GVW) information.

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Exterior paint codes may be listed as a two-part code. The first set of characters listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of characters listed (if applicable) indicate a two-tone or accent body color. All codes are base coat/clear coat.