Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

Identification Codes

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator

The Vehicle Identification Number (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 Vehicle Certification (VC) label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

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

- 1FA - Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car
- 1ME - Mercury, USA, passenger car

Restraint Type

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

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

Vehicle Line and Series

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.

- M40 - Mercury Sable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- M41 - Mercury Sable, All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- M42 - Mercury Sable, FWD, Premier
- M43 - Mercury Sable, AWD, Premier
- P23 - Ford Taurus, FWD, SE
- P24 - Ford Taurus, FWD, SEL
- P25 - Ford Taurus, FWD, Limited
- P26 - Ford Taurus, AWD, SE
- P27 - Ford Taurus, AWD, SEL
- P28 - Ford Taurus, AWD, Limited

Engine Type

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

- W - 3.5L, DOHC, 4 valve, V6

Check Digit

The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

- 9 - 2009

Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

- G - Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)

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 - Ford
- 600001-999999 - Mercury

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - Ford Taurus X

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

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

- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (completed vehicle)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Restraint Type

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

- D - 5,001-6,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection

Vehicle Line and Series

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series type.

- K00 - Ford Taurus X, delivery truck, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- K02 - Ford Taurus X, FWD, SEL
- K03 - Ford Taurus X, FWD, Limited
- K05 - Ford Taurus X, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), SEL
- K06 - Ford Taurus X, AWD, Limited
- K07 - Ford Taurus X, FWD, Eddie Bauer
- K08 - Ford Taurus X, AWD, Eddie Bauer

Engine Type

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

- W - 3.5L, DOHC, 4 valve, V6

Check Digit

The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

- 9 - 2009

Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

- G - Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)

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.

- A00001-L99999 - Ford Motor Company - MPV

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

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).

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 - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable

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

- DI - Dark Ink Blue
- HG - Smokestone
- HT - Cinnamon
- JV - Sangria Red
- LS - Light Ice Blue Metallic
- PV - White Chocolate (tri-coat)
- UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
- UI - Brilliant Silver
- WS - White Suede

Interior Trim Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable

The interior trim codes are listed below. The first digit listed indicates the seat and fabric style. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.

Trim Codes
- C - Bark cloth seating
- H - Milled Pebble leather seating
- M - Alexis cloth seating

Interior Trim Color Code
- C - Camel Tan
- J - Light Camel Tan
- L - Medium Light Stone
- W - Charcoal Black

Tape/Paint Pinstripe Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable

Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply.

Radio Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable

- 2 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock
- 6 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer (MP3 capable) and clock
- N - AM/FM stereo with CD player, clock and navigation system

Axle Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable

The following lists the rear axle ratio.

- 1 - 2.77 ratio

Transmission Code - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable

- J - 6-speed automatic (6F50)

Spring Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable

Spring codes list both front and rear spring codes. The first set of characters identify the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.

Front Springs
- BB - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
- CC - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles

Rear Springs
- 33 - FWD vehicles
- 44 - AWD vehicles

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label - Ford Taurus X

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

Paint Codes - Ford Taurus X

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

Primary Body Color
- DI - Dark Ink Blue
- HG - Smokestone
- HT - Cinnamon
- JV - Sangria Red
- LS - Light Ice Blue Metallic
- PV - White Chocolate (tri-coat)
- UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
- UI - Brilliant Silver Metallic
- WS - White Suede

2-Tone/Accent Body Color
- G3 - Pueblo Gold
- SE - Silver Eclipse

Wheelbase Codes - Ford Taurus X

- 113 - 2,870 mm (113 in) wheelbase

Interior Trim - Ford Taurus X

Interior trim codes are a 2-part code. The first character listed, identifies the interior trim type. The second character listed identifies the interior trim color.

Trim Codes
- B - Mainframe cloth seating
- D - Milled Pebble leather seating

Interior Trim Color
- C - Camel Tan
- L - Medium Light Stone
- W - Charcoal Black

Tape/Paint Stripe - Ford Taurus X

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Type - Ford Taurus X

- 3E - 3.16 ratio

Transmission Type - Ford Taurus X

- J - 6 speed automatic (6F50)

Spring Code - Ford Taurus X

Spring codes list both front and rear spring codes. The first set of characters identifies the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.

Front Springs
- AA - All Taurus X

Rear Springs
- 11 - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
- 22 - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles

Powertrain Calibration Information

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 VC. 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

Model year code indicates the year in which the calibration code was introduced.

- 0 - 2000
- 1 - 2001
- 2 - 2002
- 3 - 2003
- 4 - 2004
- 5 - 2005
- 6 - 2006
- 7 - 2007
- 8 - 2008
- 9 - 2009

Vehicle Code

The vehicle code indicates the vehicle line to which the code applies.

- PG - Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable
- P5 - Ford Taurus X

Transmission Code

The transmission code identifies the type of transmission used.

- 1 - Automatic transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emissions/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 identify a 4-valve engine provides an easily identifiable difference.

Fleet Coding

Identifies the fleet to which the vehicle belongs.

- 0 - Certification (US 4K, final sale in export markets)
- 1 - Heavy duty gasoline engines/Dyno
- 2 - Fast Automobile Manufacturer's Association - U. S.
- 3 - Alternative durability protocol - U. S.
- 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

When instances where multiple regions are included in one calibration, the lead region will be listed.

- 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 - 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 Emirate)
- 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 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)