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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Lincoln MKS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator 

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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.

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Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 Domestic special order code
4 Interior trim code
5 Tape/paint pinstripe code
6 Radio code
7 Axle code
8 Transmission code
9 Spring code
10 Calibration numbering

Paint Codes 

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

Interior Trim Codes 

The interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first digit listed indicates the seat and fabric style. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.

Trim Codes 

Interior Trim Color Code 

Tape/Paint Pinstripe Codes 

Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply.

Radio Codes 

The following lists the available radio types and codes:

Axle Codes 

The following lists the available rear axle ratios.

Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to Driveline System - General Information .

Transmission Code 

The following lists the available transmission types and codes:

Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to Automatic Transmission 6F50/6F55 .

Spring Codes 

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

Front Springs 

Rear Springs 

Powertrain Calibration Information 

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NOTE: Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the 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, they can be obtained through a scan tool using the most current software revision.

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Item Description
1 Model year (year in which calibration strategy was first introduced)
2 Vehicle code
3 Transmission code
4 Unique calibrations (designates different hardware to similar vehicles) Example: tires or drive ratios
5 Fleet code (describes fleet to which the vehicle belongs) Example: 6 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
6 Certification region (lead region where multiple regions are included in one calibration) Example: A - US federal
7 Revision level (will advance as revisions occur) Not printed on label

The following offers a more detailed explanation of the coding strategy used.

Model Year 

Model year code indicates the year in which the calibration code was introduced.

Vehicle Code 

The vehicle code indicates the vehicle line to which the code applies.

Transmission Code 

The transmission code identifies the type of transmission used.

Unique Calibration 

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

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

Fleet Coding 

Identifies the fleet to which the vehicle belongs.

Certification Region 

When instances where multiple regions are included in one calibration, the lead region will be listed.

Revision Level (not printed on label) 

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