Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

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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. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

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.

Fig 2: VC Label Breakdown

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Item	Description
1	Exterior paint code
2	Region code
3	Domestic special order
4	Wheelbase code
5	Interior trim code
6	Tape/paint stripe code
7	Radio code
8	Axle code
9	Transmission code
10	Spring code
11	Powertrain calibration information

Fig 3: Exterior Paint Code

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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

Exterior Color Codes

G2 - Redfire
G9 - Vista Blue
LS - Light Ice Blue Metallic
NH - Light Sage
NZ - Kiwi Green
T8 - Tungsten Silver
T9 - Monterrey/Black Pearl Slate
UA - Ebony
YN - Silver Metallic
YZ - Oxford White

Fig 4: Wheelbase Code

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103 - 103 inch (2,616 mm) wheelbase

Fig 5: Interior Trim

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

Interior Trim Type

1 - Base cloth seats - Escape
2 - High series cloth seats - Escape
4 - High series cloth seats - Mariner
5 - Leather seats - Escape
7 - Leather with suede inserts - Mariner
8 - Leather seats - Mariner

Interior Trim Color

9 - Charcoal
C - Camel
S - Stone

Fig 6: Tape/Paint Stripe

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Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Fig 7: Radio Type

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8 - AM/FM stereo with CD changer and clock
N - AM/FM stereo with CD changer and navigation system
X - AM/FM stereo with CD changer (CDX6)
Z - Electronic AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock

Fig 8: Axle Type

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96 - 2.93 axle ratio

Fig 9: Transmission Code

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3 - 5-speed manual
4 - 4-speed automatic
H - CVT automatic, power split electronic (Hybrid)

Fig 10: Spring Code

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Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first 2 characters identify the RH and LH front springs. The third and fourth characters identify the RH and LH rear springs.

Front Springs

A - 5M64-5310-A (coil)
B - 7L84-5310-B (coil)
C - 7L84-5310-C (coil)
E - 7L84-5310-E (coil)
F - 7L84-5310-F (coil)
G - 7L84-5310-G (coil)

Rear Springs

A - 8L84-5726-A (leaf)
B - 8L84-5726-B (leaf)
C - 8L84-5726-E (leaf)
H - 8M64-5726-A (leaf)