Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

Identification Codes


Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location





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 instrument panel. 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.

- 2FA - Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., passenger car
- 2ME - Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., Mercury, passenger car

Restraint Type Code

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

- B - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Vehicle Line and Series Code

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

- M7A - Grand Marquis (Long wheelbase)
- M7E - Grand Marquis (GS 4-door)
- M7F - Grand Marquis (LS 4-door)
- P7A - Crown Victoria (Long wheelbase)
- P7B - Crown Victoria (Police Interceptor)
- P7C - Crown Victoria (Base fleet vehicle)
- P7E - Crown Victoria (LX 4-door)

Engine Code

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

- V - 4.6L electronic fuel injection, SOHC, 8-cylinder, flex fuel
- W - 4.6L electronic fuel injection, SOHC, 8-cylinder, gasoline

Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to Engine - 4.6L (2V) Engine.

Check Digit Code

The ninth VIN position is the check digit code (0-9).

Model Year Code

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

- B- 2011

Assembly Plant Code

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

- X - St. Thomas, Talbotville, Ontario (Canada)

Production Sequence Code

The last 6 VIN positions are the production sequence number. These 6 digits also are used as the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

- Ford - 100001-599999
- Mercury - 600001-999999


Vehicle Certification (VC) Label

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Location





The upper portion of 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) as well as tire size and pressure ratings. The VC label is located on the LH front door edge.

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

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

Primary Body Color
- AQ - Arizona Beige
- BU - Medium Brown Metallic
- BY - School Bus Yellow
- HG - Smokestone
- JL - Dark Toreador Red
- JP - Silver Birch Metallic
- KR - Norcea Blue Pearl
- LK - Dark Blue
- LM - Royal Blue
- LN - Light Blue Metallic
- LS - Light Ice Blue Metallic
- MM - Ultra Blue
- TM - Light Gray
- TN - Silver Gray Metallic
- UA - Ebony
- WT - Performance White
- YG - Medium Titanium

Accent Body Color
- AQ - Arizona Beige
- BU - Medium Brown Metallic
- BY - School Bus Yellow
- HG - Smokestone
- JL - Dark Toreador Red
- JP - Silver Birch Metallic
- KR - Norcea Blue
- LK - Dark Blue
- LM - Royal Blue
- LN - Light Blue Metallic
- LS - Light Ice Blue Metallic
- MM - Ultra Blue
- TM - Light Gray
- TN - Silver Gray Metallic
- UA - Ebony
- WT - Performance White
- YG - Medium Titanium

Interior Trim Code

The interior trim codes are listed below. The first letter/number is for the interior fabric. The second letter is for the interior color.

- A - Laura cloth 40/20/40 bench seat, Ford/Mercury
- C - G-Grain vinyl Taxi, Ford
- H - Stockton cloth (front bucket with cloth rear seats), Ford
- I - Stockton cloth (front bucket seats with vinyl rear seat), Ford
- L - Milled Pebble leather 50/50 bench, Mercury
- N - Milled Pebble leather 40/20/40 bench, Mercury
- P - Laura cloth (split bench), Ford
- R - G-Grain vinyl seats, Ford
- Z - G-Grain Super Soft Milled Pebble leather, Ford

The interior trim colors are:

- J - Light Camel, Mercury/Ford
- L - Medium Light Stone, Mercury/Ford
- N - Charcoal Black, Ford

Tape and Paint Stripe Code

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Code

The radio type codes are:

- B - Pre-equipment package 1
- F - Electronic AM/FM stereo
- K - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with cassette, CD and clock
- X - Electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer
- Y - Radio delete
- Z - Electronic AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock

Axle Ratio Code

The axle ratios are:

- 58 - 2.73 non-limited slip - without traction control
- C6 - 3.55 limited slip
- C8 - 2.73 non-limited slip - with traction control
- X5 - 3.27 limited slip
- Z5 - 3.27 non-limited slip

Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to Driveline System - General Information Description and Operation.

Transmission Code

The transmission codes are:

- Q - 4-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E)

Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - 4R70E/4R75E Description and Operation.

Spring Code

The first 2 characters listed identifies the front spring codes. The second 2 characters listed identifies the rear spring codes.

Front Springs
- BB - 8W73-18B036-K
- CC - 8W73-18B036-L
- EE - 8W73-18B036-M
- GG - 8W73-18B036-P
- HH - 8W73-18B036-G

Rear Springs
- 22 - 3W73-5560-C
- 44 - 6W73-5560-A
- 55 - 6W73-5560-B
- 66 - 6W73-5560-C

Rear air suspension codes are:

- 77 - 6W13-5A891-A


Powertrain Calibration Information





NOTE: Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label. 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 found obtained through a scan tool using the most current software revision.










Powertrain calibration Protocol 3 strategy is explained in more detail in the following:

Model Year

Position 1 indicates the model year in which the calibration was first introduced.

- 1 - 2001
- 2 - 2002
- 3 - 2003
- 4 - 2004
- 5 - 2005
- 6 - 2006
- 7 - 2007
- 8 - 2008
- 9 - 2009
- A - 2010
- B - 2011

Vehicle Code

Position 2 identifies the vehicle line in code.

- FB - Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis

Transmission Code

Position 3 identifies the transmission type in code.

- 1 - Automatic transmission

Unique Calibration

Position 4 is explained in the following:

The Emissions/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning these calibration codes. 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 selected 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

Position 5 - Fleet calibration coding is as follows:

- 0 - Certification (US 4K, final sale in export markets)
- 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
- 2 - Fast Automotive Manufacturers' Association, US
- 3 - Alternative durability protocol, US
- 4 - Not assigned
- 5 - Not assigned
- 6 - EVAP
- 7 - Mileage accumulation aging endurance durability
- 8 - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
- 9 - Not assigned

Certification Regions

Position 6 - Certification region. Lists the lead region where multiple regions are included in one calibration.

- 5 - US 50 states
- A - US Federal (including altitude, may include Canada or Mexico)
- B - US California standard (includes US green states)
- C - Canada
- D - China
- E - European Community (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)
- F - Extended European Community (Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Yugoslavia)
- G - Gulf Cooperative Council
- 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)
- V - Vietnam
- X - Rest Of World (ROW)
- Y - Military
- Z - Israel

Revision Level

The revision level will advance as revisions occur. Not printed on label.