Powertrain Calibration Information: Notes
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, this information can be found in OASIS. For the current model year, Ford Motor Company is using 3 different protocols which describe powertrain base calibration. These protocols are designed to provide worldwide standardization for vehicle calibration. If the electronic calibration strategy has been used since 1998 and carried into the current model year, Protocol 1 will be used. Refer to Protocol 1 below. If the electronic calibration strategy has been used since 1999 and is carried into the current model year, Protocol 2 will be used. Refer to Protocol 2 below. For new electronic calibration strategies introduced since the 2000 model year, use Protocol 3. Refer to Protocol 3 below.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Model year (model year in which calibration strategy was first introduced) |
| 2 | Engine code |
| 3 | Engine revision level |
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Model year (model year in which calibration strategy was first introduced) |
| 2 | Engine code |
| 3 | Transmission code |
| 4 | Emission standard (designates the specific country emission standard) |
| 5 | Design level (design level assigned to the engine) |
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Model year (model year in which calibration strategy was first introduced) |
| 2 | Vehicle code |
| 3 | Transmission code |
| 4 | Unique calibration (designates different hardware to similar vehicles). Example: tires, drive ratios, etc. |
| 5 | Fleet code (describes fleet to which the vehicle belongs). Example: 6 - evaporative emissions |
| 6 | Certification region (lead region where multiple regions are included in one calibration). Example: A - U.S. federal |
| 7 | Revision level (will advance as revisions occur). Not printed on label |