Vehicle Certification Label
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION (VC) LABELThe Vehicle Certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), wheel and tire data, and additional information codes.
Typical United States Vehicle Certification Label-Early Production
Typical United States Vehicle Certification Label-Late Production
Typical Mexico Vehicle Certification Label
Typical Mexico Vehicle Certification Label
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION (VC) LABEL CODE REFERENCE
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Exterior Paint Codes
The exterior paint color codes are:
- BA-Light Prairie Tan C/C.
- BD-Light Cypress C/C.
- DZ-Light Saddle C/C.
- F8-Deep Evergreen C/C.
- FZ-Cordovan C/C.
- HA-Ivory Tricoat C/C.
- JB-Brt Toreador Tint C/C.
- K4-Deep Navy Blue C/C.
- K5-Arctic Blue C/C.
- TS-Silver Frost C/C.
- TT-Medium Pewter Gray C/C.
- UA-Ebony C/C.
- WK-Opal Opalescent Tricoat C/C.
- WT-Performance White C/C.
NOTE: All colors except prime include a clear coat (C/C).
Body Type Codes
The body type codes are:
- BA2-Base, 4-Door Sedan
- BA2-LSC, 4-Door Sedan (LSC models have an optional nameplate Diamond Anniversary.)
NOTE: Body type codes are not listed on late production vehicle certification labels.
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Brake Type Codes
The brake type code is:
- 4-4wheel Disc with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS).
Moulding Codes
The moulding code is:
- CC-Color Coded to Exterior Paint.
NOTE: Moulding codes are not listed on late production vehicle certification labels.
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Seat and Trim Type Codes
The interior seat and trim type codes are as follows:
- Z-Standard Leather Individual Seat.
- D-Perforated Leather Individual Seat.
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Interior Trim Color Codes
The interior trim color codes are as follows:
- J-Ebony
- Q-Ivory
- Y-Prairie Tan
- 2-Light Graphite
- 3-cypress
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Radio Codes
The radio codes are as follows:
- A-Electronic AM/FM stereo cassette radio with premium sound
- E-Electronic Premium AM/FM stereo disc radio with premium sound
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Rear Axle Ratio Codes
The rear axle ratio codes are as follows:
- A7-3.07
- 34-3.27
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Transmission Codes
The transmission code is:
- U-4R7OW, Automatic Overdrive, 4-Speed
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Special Order Codes
The special order type codes are:
- DSO-Domestic special order
- FSO-Foreign special order
- PTO-Paint, tire, option special order
If a vehicle is built as a special order, DSO, FSO or PTO, the complete order number is to appear after the district code.
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Special Order Number
The special order number is sequential.
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Sales Region Codes
The district codes for Ford Motor Company, United States are as follows:
- 11-New England/Boston
- 13-New York
- 16-Philadelphia
- 21-Atlanta
- 23-Memphis
- 24-Orlando
- 27-Washington
- 41-Chicago
- 44-Pittsburgh
- 47-Cincinnati
- 48-Detroit
- 52-Southwest
- 53-Kansas City
- 56-Denver
- 58-Twin Cities
- 71-Los Angeles
- 72-San Francisco
- 74-Seattle
- 83-Government
- 84-Home Office Reserve
- 85-American Red Cross
- 86-Recreation Vehicle Pool
- 87-Body Company
- 89-Transportation Services
- 9A-Export
The district codes for Lincoln-Mercury Company, United States are as follows:
- 12-New England/Boston
- 14-New York
- 15-Philadelphia
- 18-Pittsburgh
- 22-Memphis
- 25-Orlando
- 26-Atlanta
- 28-Washington
- 42-Chicago
- 43-Twin Cities
- 45-Detroit
- 46-Cincinnati
- 51-San Francisco
- 54-Los Angeles
- 55-Denver
- 57-Seattle
- 63-Kansas City
- 67-Southwest
- 83-Government
- 84-Home Office Reserve
- 85-American Red Cross
- 9A-Export
The district codes for Ford of Canada regions are:
- A1-Mercury Central
- A2-Mercury Eastern
- A3-Mercury Atlantic
- A4-Mercury Midwestern
- A5-Mercury Western
- A7-Mercury Pacific
- A8-Mercury Great Lakes
- 11-Mercury Export
- B1-Ford Central
- B2-Ford Eastern
- B3-Ford Atlantic
- B4-Ford Midwestern
- B6-Ford Western
- B7-Ford Pacific
- B8-Ford Great Lakes
- 11-Ford Export