Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

Identification Codes

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator





The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.

If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.











Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)





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

- 1ZV - Ford, USA, passenger car

Restraint-Type Code





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

- B - Active safety belts, all positions - driver and front passenger air bags with side impact air bags

Line and Series Code





Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

- P8A - 2-door coupe, base
- P8C - 2-door coupe, GT
- P8E - 2-door convertible, base
- P8F - 2-door convertible, GT
- P8J - 2-door coupe, GT500
- P8K - 2-door convertible, GT500

Engine Code





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

- H - 4.6L, OHC, 3-valve, electronic fuel injection, 8-cylinder
- N - 4.0L, SOHC, electronic fuel injection, 6-cylinder
- S - 5.4L, DOHC, 4-valve, electronic fuel injection, supercharged, 8-cylinder

For more specific engine tag information (build date, etc.), refer to Engine.

Computer-Generated Check Digit





The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit code (0-9).

Model Year Code





The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

- A - 2010

Assembly Plant Code





The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

- 5 - Auto Alliance International (AAI) - Flat Rock, Michigan (USA)

Production Sequence Number





The last 6 VIN positions are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.

The serial number can also be found on the engine block and transmission.

- 100001-599999


Vehicle Certification (VC) Label

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator





The upper portion of the Vehicle Certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer 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.











Paint Codes





Paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of paint code letters/numbers listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of paint code letters/numbers listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.

- CI - Grabber Blue
- D3 - Colorado Red
- GQ - Amber Gold
- HP - Performance White
- L6 - Kona Blue
- U6 - Red Candy Tint
- UA - Black
- UI - Brilliant Silver Metallic
- UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic

Interior Trim Codes





The interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character listed is the interior fabric. The second character listed is the interior color.

- 1 - Cord II cloth
- 2 - Speck cloth
- 4 - Turned Mini Perforated leather over Milled Pebble leather
- 5 - Natural Grain leather
- 6 - SOHO leather with racing stripes

The interior trim colors are:

- 2 - Oxford White/Ebony
- 7 - Silver/Ebony
- B - Blue/Ebony
- D - Midnight Black/Colorado Red
- N - Charcoal Black with Umber
- P - Charcoal Black with Fire Orange
- Q - Charcoal Black with Cashmere
- R - Charcoal Black with Grabber Blue
- U - Light Stone
- W - Charcoal Black
- X - Charcoal/Ebony

Tape/Paint Stripe Codes





The tape and paint stripe codes are:

- Blank - Less stripe
- 2 - Oxford White
- 7 - Satin Silver
- B - Grabber Blue
- R - Colorado Red
- X - Satin Black

Radio Codes





The radio type codes are:

- 5 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock
- 9 - CDX6+, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and speed-sensing volume control
- X - AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and navigation system

Axle Ratio Codes





The axle ratios are:

- BG - 3.31 - non-limited slip, base vehicle with manual or automatic transmission
- CB - 3.73 - limited slip
- CD - 3.55 - limited slip with manual transmission
- CG - 3.31 - limited slip with automatic transmission

For axle tag information, refer to Differential Assembly &/or Axle Shaft Assembly &/or Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints.

Transmission Codes





The transmission codes are:

- E - 6-speed manual (T56) - GT500
- F - 5-speed manual (T5OD/TR3150) - Base
- K - 5-speed manual (TR3650) - GT
- L - 5-speed automatic (5R55S) - Base/GT

For transmission tag information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems, Manual Transmission/Transaxle.

Spring Codes





The spring code portion of the VC label identifies both the front and rear springs. The first set of characters listed indicate the front spring code. The second set of characters indicate the rear spring code.

Front Springs
- AA - AR33-5310-AB
- BB - AR33-5310-BB
- CC - AR33-5310-CB
- DD - AR33-5310-DB
- FF - AR33-5310-FB
- GG - AR33-5310-GB

Rear Springs
- AA - AR33-5560-AB
- BB - AR33-5560-BB
- CC - AR33-5560-CB
- DD - AR33-5560-DB
- EE - AR33-5560-EB
- FF - AR33-5560-FB
- GG - AR33-5560-GB
- HH - AR33-5560-HB
- JJ - AR3V-5560-JA
- KK - 7R3V-5560-KB
- MM - 7R3V-5560-MA
- NN - AR3V-5560-LB


Powertrain Calibration Information





NOTE: Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the 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, this information can be obtained through a scan tool using the most current software revision.










Model Year
- Y - 2000
- 1 - 2001
- 2 - 2002
- 3 - 2003
- 4 - 2004
- 5 - 2005
- 6 - 2006
- 7 - 2007
- 8 - 2008
- 9 - 2009
- A - 2010

Vehicle Line
- ZF - Mustang

Transmission
- 1 - Automatic transmission
- 2 - Manual transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emissions/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/Carbon Dioxide Compliance Department is responsible for assigning these calibration numbers. Unique calibration identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate tires, drive configurations, final drive ratios and other calibration-significant factors.

These 2 characters are chosen by the analyst to provide easily identifiable information unique to each calibration. For example, using the number 2 to denote a 2-valve engine versus using the number 4 to denote a 4-valve engine.

Fleet Code
- 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
- 2 - Fast Automobile Manufacturer's Association, US
- 3 - Alternative durability protocol, US
- 4 - Not assigned
- 5 - Not assigned
- 6 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
- 7 - Mileage Accumulation Aging Endurance Durability
- 8 - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
- 9 - Not assigned

Certification Region
- 5 - US 50 states
- A - US federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
- B - US California standard, includes US green states
- C - Canada
- D - China
- E - European Community (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom)
- F - Extended European Community (E plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia)
- G - Gulf Cooperative Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE)
- H - Hong Kong
- J - Japan
- K - Korea
- L - Malaysia
- M - Mexico
- N - New Zealand
- P - Australia
- Q - South America (Brazil)
- S - Singapore
- T - Taiwan
- U - South America (unleaded fuel regions)
- V - Vietnam
- X - Rest Of World (ROW)
- Y - Military
- Z - Israel

Revision Level (not printed on label)
- 91-99 - Hardware certification levels
- 01-04 - Preliminary levels
- 00 - Job 1 production (initial certification)
- 05-09 - Pre-job 1 revisions to calibrations
- 10-89 - Post-job 1 revisions to calibrations
- 0B - Durability test level
- BD - OBD intermediate level (pre-05)