Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID
Identification Codes
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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.
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
- 2FM - Ford Motor Company, Canada, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Restraint Type
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint-type code.
- G - 5,001-6,000 lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection, all positions
- H - 6,001-7,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection, all positions
Vehicle Line and Series
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.
- K5B - Ford Flex, FWD, SE
- K5C - Ford Flex, FWD, SEL
- K5D - Ford Flex, FWD, Limited
- K6C - Ford Flex, AWD, SEL
- K6D - Ford Flex, AWD, Limited
Engine Type
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- C - 3.5L, Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT), 4 valve, V6
- T - 3.5L, DOHC, turbo-charged, 4 valve, V6
Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to Engine Engine.
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.
- B - 2011
Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- B - Oakville (Oakville Ontario, Canada)
Production Sequence Number
The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric 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.
- A00001-F99999 - Ford Motor Company - MPV
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The Vehicle Certification (VC) label is located in the driver side door opening and contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It also includes the 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 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.
- FQ - Bordeaux Reserve Red Metallic
- HQ - Mediterranean Blue Metallic
- HS - Earth Metallic
- L6 - Kona Blue
- U6 - Red Candy Tint
- UG - White Platinum (tri-coat)
- UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic
- UX - Ingot Silver
- WS - White Suede
Wheelbase Code
The following lists the vehicle wheelbase code:
- 118 - 2997 mm (118 in)
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
- C - Elswood cloth seating
- G - Super-Soft grain leather seating
- L - SOHO leather seating
- P - Dia perforated leather seating
Interior Trim Color Code
- S - Light Stone
- W - Charcoal Black
Tape/Paint Pinstripe Codes
Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply.
Radio Codes
The following lists the available radio types and their codes:
- 1 - Electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and clock
- V - High-definition AM/FM stereo with DVD and navigation system
- Z - AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock
Axle Codes
The following lists the rear axle ratios and their codes:
- 3E - 3.16 ratio
- 3F - 3.39 ratio (electric drive)
Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to Driveline System - General Information Description and Operation.
Transmission Code
Available transmissions and their codes are listed below:
- G - 6-speed automatic (6F55)
- J - 6-speed automatic (6F50)
Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - 6F50/6F55 Application and ID.
Spring Codes
Spring codes list both front and rear spring codes. The first set of characters identify the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.
Front Springs
- AA - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles with 3.7L engine
- BB - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles with 3.7L engine
- CC - AWD with 3.5L DOHC turbo-charged engine
Rear Springs
- EE - AWD vehicles with 3.7L engine
- FF - FWD vehicles with 3.7L engine
- GG - AWD with 3.5L DOHC turbo-charged engine
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, they can be obtained through a scan tool using the most current software revision.
Model Year
Model year code indicates the year in which the calibration code was introduced.
- 9 - 2009
- A - 2010
- B - 2011
Vehicle Code
The vehicle code indicates the vehicle line to which the code applies.
- MB - Ford Flex
Transmission Code
The transmission code identifies the type of transmission used.
- 1 - Automatic transmission
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.
- 0 - Certification (US 4K, final sale in export markets)
- 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
- 2 - Fast-Automobile Manufacturer's Association, US
- 3 - Alternative durability protocol, US
- 4 - Not assigned
- 5 - Not assigned
- 6 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
- 7 - Mileage accumulation, aging endurance
- 8 - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
- 9 - Not assigned
Certification Region
When instances where multiple regions are included in one calibration, the lead region will be listed.
- 5 - US 50 states
- A - US federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
- B - US California standard, includes US green states
- C - Canada
- D - China
- E - European Community (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, 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 (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates)
- 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 regions)
- V - Vietnam
- X - Rest Of World (ROW)
- Y - Military
- Z - Israel
Revision Level (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 - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) intermediate level (pre-05)