Identification Codes: Overview Mercury Mountaineer 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 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 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.

1. 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV)
2. 4M2 - Ford Motor Company (Mercury), USA, MPV

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code, all vehicles use hydraulic brakes. This code may also identify the vehicle safety restraint system.

1. E - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air canopy
2. R - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags

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VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line, series and body type.

1. U31 - Explorer Sport Trac, rear wheel drive (RWD), XLT
2. U33 - Explorer Sport Trac, RWD, Limited
3. U51 - Explorer Sport Trac, four wheel drive (4WD), XLT
4. U53 - Explorer Sport Trac, 4WD, Limited
5. U63 - Explorer, RWD, XLT
6. U64 - Explorer, RWD, Eddie Bauer
7. U65 - Explorer, RWD, Limited
8. U73 - Explorer, 4WD, XLT
9. U74 - Explorer, 4WD, Eddie Bauer
10. U75 - Explorer, 4WD, Limited
11. U37 - Mountaineer, RWD, Luxury
12. U38 - Mountaineer, RWD, Premier
13. U47 - Mountaineer, all wheel drive (AWD), Luxury
14. U48 - Mountaineer, AWD, Premier

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

1. E - 4.0L, SOHC, V6, EFI (Cologne)
2. 8 - 4.6L, 3-valve, V8, EFI
3. K - 4.0L, SOHC, V6, EFI

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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. 7 - 2007

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

1. U - Louisville, Kentucky

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VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. This serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

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

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The vehicle certification (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 (GVWR) information.

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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.

Primary Exterior Color Codes

1. DX - Dark Blue Pearl - Explorer/Explorer Sport Trac
2. G2 - Redfire - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
3. G3 - Pueblo Gold - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
4. G5 - Alloy Gray - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
5. HH - Dark Cherry - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
6. JP - Silver Birch Metallic - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
7. NL - Orange Frost - Explorer/Explorer Sport Trac
8. PV - White Chocolate (tri-coat) - Explorer/Mountaineer
9. T7 - Dark Stone - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
10. TK - Mineral Gray Metallic - Explorer Sport Trac
11. UA - Ebony - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
12. YZ - Oxford White - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac

Exterior Accent Color Codes

1. G3 - Pueblo Gold - Explorer

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1. 114 - 114 inches (2,896 mm)
2. 131 - 131 inches (3,314 mm)

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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

1. 3 - Imola perforated leather seats - Mountaineer
2. 4 - Imola perforated leather with heated driver seat - Mountaineer
3. 8 - Embossed leather with preferred suede insert seats - Mountaineer
4. I - Imola/Milled Pebble leather with power, heated driver and passenger seats - Explorer
5. R - Treads cloth seats - Explorer/Explorer Sport Trac
6. S - Treads cloth with power driver seat - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
7. T - Imola/Milled Pebble leather with power, heated driver seat and memory - Explorer/Explorer Sport Trac
8. V - Imola/Milled Pebble leather with power driver seat - Explorer
9. W - Leather trim with Preferred smooth suede inserts and power driver seat - Explorer
10. X - Leather trim with Preferred smooth suede inserts and power/heated/memory driver seat - Explorer
11. Z - Imola/Milled Pebble leather with power/heated/memory driver seat - Explorer

Interior Trim Color

1. C - Camel - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
2. L - Medium Light Stone - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
3. W - Charcoal Black - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac

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Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

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1. 3 - AM/FM stereo, 6-disc in-dash compact disc (CD) changer with MP3 capability
2. A - AM/FM stereo (dual media), CD player with MP3 capability
3. Q - AM/FM stereo, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and navigation system

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1. 45 - 3.55 non-limited slip
2. 46 - 3.73 non-limited slip

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1. V - 5-speed automatic, 5R55S
2. X - 6-speed automatic, 6R60

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Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first characters listed identifies the front springs. The second character listed identifies the rear springs.

Front Springs

1. A - 7L24-18B036-A - Explorer/Mountaineer
2. B - 7L24-18B036-B - Explorer/Mountaineer
3. C - 7L24-18B036-C - Explorer/Mountaineer
4. D - 7L24-18B036-D - Explorer/Mountaineer
5. E - 7L24-18B036-E - Explorer/Mountaineer
6. F - 7L24-18B036-F - Explorer/Mountaineer
7. A - 7A24-18B036-A - Explorer Sport Trac
8. B - 7A24-18B036-B - Explorer Sport Trac
9. C - 7A24-18B036-C - Explorer Sport Trac
10. D - 7A24-18B036-D - Explorer Sport Trac
11. E - 7A24-18B036-E - Explorer Sport Trac
12. F - 7A24-18B036-F - Explorer Sport Trac
13. G - 7A24-18B036-G - Explorer Sport Trac
14. H - 7A24-18B036-H - Explorer Sport Trac
15. J - 7A24-18B036-J - Explorer Sport Trac
16. K - 7A24-18B036-K - Explorer Sport Trac
17. L - 7A24-18B036-L - Explorer Sport Trac
18. M - 7A24-18B036-M - Explorer Sport Trac

Rear Springs

1. A - 7L24-18W002-A - Explorer/Mountaineer
2. B - 7L24-18W002-B - Explorer/Mountaineer
3. C - 7L24-18W002-C - Explorer/Mountaineer
4. D - 7L24-18W002-D - Explorer/Mountaineer
5. A - 7A24-18W002-A - Explorer Sport Trac
6. B - 7A24-18W002-B - Explorer Sport Trac
7. C - 7A24-18W002-C - Explorer Sport Trac
8. D - 7A24-18W002-D - Explorer Sport Trac
9. E - 7A24-18W002-E - Explorer Sport Trac
10. F - 7A24-18W002-F - Explorer Sport Trac

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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 vehicle certification (VC) label. Only base calibration information is printed. Revision levels will not appear, however, they can be found in On Line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS). For the current model year, Ford Motor Company is using 3 different protocols which describe powertrain base calibration. These protocols are designed to provide worldwide standardization for vehicle calibration. If the electronic calibration strategy was introduced in 1998 and carried into the current model year, Protocol 1 will be used. Refer to Protocol 1 below. If the electronic calibration strategy was introduced in 1999 and carried into the current model year, Protocol 2 will be used. Refer to Protocol 2 below. For electronic calibration strategy introduced in 2000 and beyond, Protocol 3 will be used. Refer to Protocol 3 below.

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