Identification Codes - Vehicles Built From: 11-June-2012

Identification Codes - Vehicles Built From: 11-June-2012

Vehicle Identification Number (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 found 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 WMI (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, driver and front passenger side impact air bags and driver knee air bag

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- P3E - 4-door sedan, S series
- P3F - 4-door sedan, SE series
- P3J - 4-door sedan, Titanium series
- P3K - 5-door hatchback, SE series
- P3L - 5-door hatchback, ST series
- P3N - 5-door hatchback, Titanium series

Engine Type

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
- 2 - 2.0L, in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve
- 9 - 2.0L GTDI (gasoline turbo-charged direct injection)

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

Vehicle Certification (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 numbers/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.
- L1 - Performance Blue
- LP - Electric Gold 2
- PQ - Race Red
- RR - Ruby Red
- UG - White Platinum (tri-coat)
- UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
- UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
- UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
- YQ - Ice Storm
- 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 style. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.

Trim Codes
- 2 - Torino leather
- 8 - Protection cloth/Torino leather
- 9 - Windsor leather
- E - Rack/Ghecko cloth (88E)
- F - Otis/Lux cloth
- G - Pur/Lux cloth
- K - Black/White leather
- L - Red/Black leather
- M - Lux cloth
- N - Rack/Ghecko cloth (88N)

Interior Trim Color Codes
- G - Charcoal Black/Tangerine Scream
- K - Gold
- L - Medium Light Stone
- R - Blue
- U - Light Stone
- W - Charcoal Black
- Z - Oxford White
- 4 - Soft Charcoal
- 5 - Smoke Storm

Tape/Paint Stripe Codes
Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Codes

The following lists available radio codes:
- 1 - AM/ FM stereo, CD player
- 3 - AM/ FM stereo, CD player, SYNC(R)
- 4 - AM/ FM stereo, CD player, SDARS (Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System), SYNC(R)
- 5 - AM/ FM stereo, CD player, SDARS (Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System), HD (high-definition), SYNC(R)
- 6 - AM/ FM stereo, CD player, SDARS (Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System), HD (high-definition), SYNC(R) and navigation

Axle Codes

The following lists available axle ratios:
- AB - 3.81/2.77 ratio
- AU - 3.850/4.278 ratio
- KB - 3.82 ratio

Transmission Codes

Available transmissions are as follows:
- V - 6-speed manual (MMT6)
- W - 6-speed automatic (DCPS)
- Z - 6-speed manual (MTX75)

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
- DD - BV61-5310-MD
- FF - BV61-5310-NF
- GG - BV61-5310-NG
- SS - BV61-5310-SG

Rear Springs
- DD - CV61-5560-MD
- FF - BV61-5560-NF
- GG - BV61-5560-NG
- SS - CV61-5B669-SG

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, they can be obtained through a scan tool using the most current software revision.

Model Year
- C - 2012
- D - 2013

Vehicle Code
- DH - Focus

Transmission Code
- 2 - Automatic transmission
- Z - Manual 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)