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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Location
GF0018348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The upper portion of the 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). The VC label is located on the front left-hand door jamb.

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
GF0000012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Exterior paint color code
2 Region code
3 Domestic special order (DSO) code
4 Interior trim code
5 Tape/paint stripe code
6 Radio code
7 Axle code
8 Transmission code
9 Spring code
10 Powertrain calibration information
Fig 3: Exterior Paint Code
GF0012995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Paint codes are 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.

Primary Body Color Codes

Fig 4: Interior Trim Code
GF0012996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The interior trim codes are listed below. The first digit indicates the interior fabric. The second digit indicates the interior color.

The interior trim colors are:

Fig 5: Tape/Paint Stripe Code
GF0012997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Fig 6: Radio Code
GF0012998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The radio type codes are:

Fig 7: Axle Code
GF0012999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The axle ratios are:

Fig 8: Transmission Code
GF0013000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The transmission code is:

Fig 9: Spring Code
GF0013001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Lincoln Town Car uses a rear air suspension. Only front spring codes are listed.