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 located on the top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the Vehicle Identification Label (VIL) 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 WMI.
- NM0 - Ford Motor Company, Turkey, truck
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Restraint Type
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and restraint type code.
- 8 - Active safety belts (all positions) with driver only front and side restraints (Postal unit)
- K - 4,001-5,000 lb GVWR, active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags
- L - 5,001-6,000 lb GVWR, active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger front and side restraints
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- S6A - Transit Connect XL, cargo van, 2 side window with 2 rear door windows
- S6B - Transit Connect XLT, cargo van, 2 side windows and 2 rear door windows
- S7A - Transit Connect XL, cargo van, solid side panels and solid rear doors
- S7B - Transit Connect XLT, cargo van, solid side panels and solid rear doors
- S7C - Transit Connect XL, cargo van, solid side panels and 2 rear door windows
- S7D - Transit Connect XLT, cargo van, solid side panels with 2 rear door windows
- S8A - Transit Connect XLT, solid side panels and solid rear doors (Postal unit)
- S9B - Transit Connect XLT, window van, 2 side windows and 2 rear door windows
- S9C - Transit Connect XLT, window van, 3 side windows and 2 rear door windows (Premium package)
Engine Type
The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
- N - Duratec - 2.0L, 4-cylinder
- 4 - 350 amp, 72 volt electric motor
Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to Engine - 2.0L 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.
- T - Kocaeli Assembly Plant, Turkey
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.
- 000001-999999
Vehicle Identification Label (VIL)
Vehicle Identification Label (VIL) Locator
The Vehicle Identification Label (VIL) contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and tire information.
If a vehicle requires replacement of the VIL 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
Paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of paint code numbers/letters indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of letters/numbers (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color.
- BY - School Bus Yellow
- D3 - Torch Red
- TY - Moon Dust Silver
- UE - Panther Black Metallic
- UV - Blazer Blue
- Z2 - Frozen White
Wheelbase Code
The applicable wheelbase code(s) Is as follows:
- 2896 - 2896 mm (114 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
- E - Vinyl seats
- 8 - Lattice/Twill cloth seats
Interior Trim Color Codes
- K - Dark Pewter
Tape/Paint Codes
Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.
Radio Codes
Available radio type codes are as follows:
- 6 - AM/FM stereo
- D - Radio delete
- R - AM/FM stereo with CD player and audio jack
Axle Codes
The following lists the available axle ratios:
- KD - Electric drive (no ratio)
- 42 - 4.20 ratio
- 39 - 3.96 ratio
Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag.
Transmission Codes
The following lists available transmission types and associated codes:
- H - 1-speed electric drive
- 2 - 4-speed automatic (4F27E)
Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - 4F27E Identification Tags.
Spring Codes
Spring codes identify both front and rear springs. The first set of characters identify the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.
Front Springs
- DD - Base part number - 5310
Rear Springs
- GG - Base part number - 5560