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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label: Notes

Fig 1: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
GF0021118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The VC label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes GVWR.

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
GF0001680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 Domestic special order code
4 Wheelbase code
5 Interior trim code
6 Tape/paint pinstripe code
7 Radio code
8 Axle code
9 Transmission code
10 Spring code
11 Powertrain calibration information
Fig 3: Exterior Paint Code
GF0001681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Paint codes may be 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.

Fig 4: Wheelbase Code
GF0001682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 5: Interior Trim
GF0001683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Trim Type

Interior Trim Color

Fig 6: Tape/Paint Stripe
GF0001684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Fig 7: Radio Type
GF0001685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 8: Axle Type
GF0001686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 9: Transmission Code
GF0001687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 10: Spring Code
GF0001688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters listed identifies the front spring codes. The second set of characters listed identifies the rear spring codes.

Air Suspension

Front Springs

Rear Springs