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Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator 

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
G04679551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer's name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). The VC label is located on the left-hand door jamb.

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes
G04679552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Exterior Paint 

Fig 3: Identifying Exterior Paint - (VC) Codes
G04679553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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