Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID
Identification Codes
VIN
VIN Locator
The 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 located on the VC label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.
World Manufacturer Identifier
The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier.
- 1FA - Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car
Restraint-Type
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code
- D - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags with front and rear side impact air bags.
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- P5A - 5-door, SE
- P5B - 5-door, SEL
- P5C - 5-door, SEL (plug-in)
Engine Type
The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
- U - 2.0L, 4-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder (gasoline/electric)
Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
- 0-9
Model Year
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- D - 2013
Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- L - Michigan Assembly, Wayne, Michigan
Production Sequence Number
The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.
- 100001-599999
VC Codes
VC Label Locator
The VC label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes GVW and tire information. 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 Code
Paint codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of paint code number/letters indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of letters/numbers (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color. All paint codes are a base coat/clear coat finish.
- RR - Ruby Red (tri-coat)
- UG - White Platinum (tri-coat)
- UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
- UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
- UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
- YQ - Ice Storm #2
- YZ - Oxford White
- Z9 - Blue Candy Tint
Interior Trim Codes
Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first digit listed indicates the seat and fabric type. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.
Trim Codes
- C - View cloth
- F - Torino leather
Interior Trim Color Codes
- L - Medium Light Stone
- W - Charcoal Black
Tape/Paint Stripe Code
Tape and paint stripes codes do not apply.
Radio Codes
The following lists available radio codes.
- 1 - AM/FM stereo with CD player - feature package 23
- 2 - MYFORD Touch, SDARS (satellite digital audio receiver system) - feature package 22
- 4 - MYFORD Touch, SDARS (satellite digital audio receiver system) and navigation - feature package 27
- 7 - MYFORD Touch, SDARS (satellite digital audio receiver system), HD (high-definition) and navigation - feature package 31
Axle Code
The following lists available axle ratios.
- AN - 2.91 ratio
- QN - 2.57 ratio
Transmission Code
Available transmissions are as follows:
- J - Automatic transmission, electronic constant variable transmission
Spring Codes
Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters identify the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.
Front Springs
- FH - CV61-5310-FH (left front coil), DV61-5310-FH (right front coil)
- PH - CV61-5310-PH (left front coil), DV61-5310-PH (right front coil)
Rear Springs
- FH - DV61-5B669-FH (coil)
- PH - DV61-5B669-PH (coil)
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.
Model Year
- D - 2013
Vehicle Code
- CG - CMAX
Transmission Code
- 2 - Automatic transmission
Unique Calibration
The Emission/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning these calibration numbers. Unique identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate between tires, drive configurations, final drive ratios and other calibration-significant factors. These 2 characters are chosen by the analyst to provide 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 provides an easily identifiable difference.
Fleet Coding
- 0 - Certification (U.S. 4K, final sale in export markets)
- 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
- 2 - Fast Automobile Manufacturers' Association, U.S.
- 3 - Alternative durability protocol, U.S.
- 4 - Not assigned
- 5 - Not assigned
- 6 - EVAP
- 7 - Mileage accumulation aging endurance durability
- 8 - OBD
- 9 - Not assigned
Certification Region
- 5 - U.S. 50 states
- A - U.S. federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
- B - U.S. California standard, includes U.S. 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 - European Extended 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 United Arab Emirates)
- 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
- Y - Military
- Z - Israel
Revision Level (not printed on label)
- 91-99 - Hardware and 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)