Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID
Identification Codes
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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 number 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).
- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- 5LD - Ford Motor Company/Lincoln, USA, MPV (limousine), incomplete vehicle
- 5LM - Lincoln, USA, MPV
Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) code. All vehicles use hydraulic brakes.
- J - 7,001-8,000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags and 1st, 2nd and 3rd row side impact air curtains
Vehicle Line and Series
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.
- J2H - Navigator, Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- J2J - Navigator, Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
- J3H - Navigator L, RWD
- J3J - Navigator L, 4WD
- K1F - Expedition EL, RWD, XL
- K1G - Expedition EL, 4WD, XL
- K1H - Expedition EL, RWD, XLT and King Ranch
- K1J - Expedition EL, 4WD, XLT and King Ranch
- K1K - Expedition EL, RWD, Limited
- K2A - Expedition EL, 4WD, Limited
- U1F - Expedition, RWD, XL
- U1G - Expedition, 4WD, XL
- U1H - Expedition, RWD, XLT and King Ranch
- U1J - Expedition, 4WD, XLT and King Ranch
- U1K - Expedition, RWD, Limited
- U2A - Expedition, 4WD, Limited
Engine Type
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- 5 - 5.4L, SOHC, electronic fuel injection, 3V, V8, Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag.
Computer-Generated 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.
- D - 2013
Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- E - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
Vehicle Build Sequence
The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric 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-F99999 - Ford Division
- J00001-L99999 - Lincoln Division
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
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.
Exterior Paint Code
Paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of characters listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.
- F1 - Vermilion
- GT - Autumn Red
- JW - Green Gem
- J1 - Kodiak Brown #2
- N1 - Blue Jeans
- RR - Ruby Red (tri-coat)
- UG - White Platinum
- UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
- UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
- UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
- Z1 - Oxford White
Wheelbase
Wheel base codes are as follows:
- 119 - 3,023 mm (119 in) wheelbase
- 131 - 3,327 mm (131 in) wheelbase
Interior Trim
Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character identifies the trim type. The second character identifies the interior trim color.
Trim Type
- 1 - Verona leather (2-tone), 40/40 captain's chairs - Expedition
- 2 - Verona leather, 40/40 captain's chairs - Expedition
- 3 - Verona leather, 40/40 captain's chairs with accent - Expedition
- 4 - Verona leather, XLT Premium - Expedition
- 5 - Aniline leather (perforated) - King Ranch - Expedition
- F - Cloth captain's chairs - Expedition
- T - Premium/SOHO leather, 40/40 captain's chairs - Navigator
Interior Trim Color
- C - Camel Tan
- L - Stone
- W - Charcoal Black
Tape/Paint Stripe
Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.
Radio Type
Radio type and associated codes are as follows:
- F - AM/FM stereo with CD player, navigation system and clock
- S - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo CD player
- T - Premium AM/FM stereo with in-dash CD changer and clock
- U - AM/FM stereo with CD changer, THX II speaker system
- X - AM/FM stereo with navigation system and THX II speaker system
Axle Code
Axle ratios and associated codes are as follows:
- 15 - 3.31 ratio, non-limited slip
- 16 - 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip
Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag.
Transmission Code
Transmission type and associated code Is as follows:
- 6 - 6-speed automatic (6R80)
Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag.
Spring Codes
Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters listed identifies the front spring codes. The second set of characters listed identifies the rear spring codes.
Front Springs
- AA - 5L14-3C098-AB - Expedition
- BB - 5L14-3C098-BB - Expedition
- CC - 3L1J-18B036-AA - Expedition
- DD - 5L74-3C098-AC - Navigator
- FF - 3L14-18B036-BA - Expedition
- FF - 5L74-3C098-BC - Navigator
- HH - 3L14-18B036-DA - Expedition
Rear Springs
- 11 - 4L14-18W002-AA - Expedition
- 33 - 5L14-5A965-BB - Expedition
- 44 - 5L14-5A965-AB - Expedition
- 55 - 4L1J-18W002-AA - Expedition
- 66 - 5L74-5A965-AB - Navigator
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 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
- 0 - 2000
- 1 - 2001
- 2 - 2002
- 3 - 2003
- 4 - 2004
- 5 - 2005
- 6 - 2006
- 7 - 2007
- 8 - 2008
- 9 - 2009
- A - 2010
- B - 2011
- C - 2012
- D - 2013
Vehicle Line
- TB7 - Expedition
- TB5 - Navigator
Transmission
- 1 - Automatic 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 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 Code
- 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
- 2 - Fast-Automobile Manufacturers' 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
- Where multiple regions are included in one calibration, only the lead region will appear.
- 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 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 (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 calibration)
- 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)