Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

Identification Codes

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator





The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.

If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.











Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)





The first 3 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle

Restraint Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)





The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) code.

- Y - 4,001-5,000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags
- Z - 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type





Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

- R10 - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD), Regular cab
- R11 - Four-Wheel Drive (4WD), Regular cab
- R14 - RWD, SuperCab (2-door)
- R15 - 4WD, SuperCab (2-door)
- R44 - RWD, SuperCab (4-door)
- R45 - 4WD, SuperCab (4-door)

Engine Code





The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.

- D - 2.3L, electronic fuel injection, 4-cylinder, gas
- E - 4.0L, electronic fuel injection, SOHC, V6, gas

Check Digit





The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

Model Year





The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

- 9 - 2009

Assembly Plant





The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

- P - Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota)

Production Sequence Number





The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

- Ford Motor Company - A00001-L99999


Vehicle Certification (VC) Label

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator





The upper portion of the Vehicle Certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (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.










Paint Code





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

Primary Body Color
- CX - Dark Shadow Gray
- D3 - Colorado Red
- G2 - Redfire
- G9 - Vista Blue
- U3 - Valencia
- UA - Ebony
- YN - Silver Metallic #2
- YZ - Oxford White

Accent Body Color
- CX - Dark Shadow Gray
- UA - Ebony

Wheelbase





- 112 - 2,845 mm (112 in) wheelbase
- 118 - 2,997 mm (118 in) wheelbase
- 126 - 3,200 mm (126 in) wheelbase

Interior Trim





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

Interior Trim Type
- L - Stockton cloth bucket seats
- M - Stockton 2 cloth bucket seats
- Q - Cenery grain vinyl 60/40 split bench seat
- R - Mortar cloth 60/40 split bench seat
- S - Mortar cloth bucket seats
- T - Imola leather 60/40 split bench seat
- U - Imola leather bucket seats
- V - Link weave cloth bucket seats

Interior Trim Color
- F - Medium/Dark Flint

Tape/Paint Stripe





Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Type





- 7 - Electronic AM/FM stereo with clock
- B - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and MP3 capability
- E - Electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and MP3 capability (audiophile sound system)
- Z - AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock

Axle Code





The following lists the gear ratios on axles.

- 86 - 3.73 non-limited slip (7.5 inch)
- 87 - 4.10 non-limited slip (7.5 inch)
- 95 - 3.55 non-limited slip (8.8 inch)
- 96 - 3.73 non-limited slip (8.8 inch)
- 97 - 4.10 non-limited slip (8.8 inch)
- R5 - 3.55 limited slip (8.8 inch)
- R6 - 3.73 limited slip (8.8 inch)
- R7 - 4.10 limited slip (8.8 inch) - 2,750 lb GVW
- R8- 4.10 limited slip (8.8 inch) - 3,600 lb GVW

Transmission Type





- D - 5-speed automatic (A5LDE/5R44E/5R55E)
- J - 5-speed manual (R1HD)
- R - 5-speed manual (M5R1)

Spring Codes





Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character identifies the front spring/torsion bar code. The second character identifies the rear spring code.

Front Spring Codes
- 22 - 5L54-5310-BA (coil)
- 33 - 5L54-5310-LA (coil)
- 55 - 5L54-5310-KA (coil)
- AA - 5L54-5310-AA (coil)
- CC - 5L54-5310-MA (coil)
- DD - 5L54-5310-DA (coil)
- EE - 5L54-5310-EA (coil)

Front Torsion Bar Codes
- 11 - F67A-5B326-FA
- BB - F57A-5B326-BC
- FF - F57A-5B326-FC

Rear Spring Codes
- 33 - 9L54-5560-AA (leaf)
- CC - 9L54-5560-CA (leaf)
- KK - 9L54-5560-BA (leaf)


Powertrain Calibration Information





NOTE: Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label. Because of this, calibration identification consisting of more than 5 characters will wrap to the second line on the VC label.

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 obtained through a scan tool using the most current software revision.










Model Year
- 0 - 2000
- 1 - 2001
- 2 - 2002
- 3 - 2003
- 4 - 2004
- 5 - 2005
- 6 - 2006
- 7 - 2007
- 8 - 2008
- 9 - 2009

Vehicle Line
- R3 - Ranger

Transmission
- 1 - Automatic transmission
- 2 - Manual transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emissions/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning these calibration numbers. Unique calibration identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate tires, drive configurations, final drive ratios and other certification-significant factors.

These 2 characters are selected by the analyst to identify information unique to each calibration. For example, using the number 2 to denote a 2-valve engine versus using the number 4 to denote a 4-valve engine offers an easily identifiable difference.

Fleet Code
- 0 - Certification (U.S. 4K, final sale in an export market)
- 1 - Heavy Duty Gas Engine/Dyno
- 2 - Fast-Automobile Manufacturers Association, U.S.
- 3 - Alternative Durability Protocol, U.S.
- 4 - Not assigned
- 5 - Not assigned
- 6 - EVAP
- 7 - Mileage Accumulation Aging endurance durability
- 8 - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
- 9 - Not assigned

Certification Region
- Lead region where multiple regions are included in one calibration
- 5 - U.S. 50 states
- A - U.S. Federal (including altitude, may include Canada or Mexico)
- B - U.S. California standard (includes U.S. green states)
- C - Canada
- D - China
- E - European Community (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom)
- F - European Extended Community (E plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia)
- G - Gulf Cooperative Council
- H - Hong Kong
- J - Japan
- K - Korea
- L - Malaysia
- M - Mexico
- N - New Zealand
- P - Australia
- Q - South America (Brazil)
- S - Singapore
- T - Taiwan
- U - South America (unleaded fuel)
- V - Vietnam
- X - Rest Of World (ROW)
- Y - Military
- Z - Israel

Revision Level

Revision levels will advance as revisions occur (not printed on label).

- 91-99 - Hardware and certification levels
- 01-04 - Preliminary levels
- 00 - Job 1 production (initial certification)
- 05-09 - Pre-job 1 revisions to calibrations
- 10-89 - Post-job 1 revisions to calibrations
- 0B - Durability test level
- BD - OBD intermediate level (pre-05)