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).

- 1FA - Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car

Restraint Type

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.

- H - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

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

- P3E - 4-door sedan - S
- P3F - 4-door sedan - SE
- P3G - 4-door sedan - SES
- P3H - 4-door sedan - SEL

Engine Type

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

- N - Duratec - 2.0L, DOHC, 4-cylinder

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.

- 0-9

Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

- B - 2011

Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

- W - Wayne - Wayne, Michigan

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.

- 100001-999999 - Ford Motor Company vehicle


Vehicle Certification (VC) Label

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator





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) and tire information.

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

Paint codes are 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. All paint codes are a base coat/clear coat finish.

- JV - Sangria Red
- SZ - Blue Flame
- UA - Ebony
- UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic
- UR - Natural Neutral Metallic
- UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
- WS - White Suede

Interior Trim Codes

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
- F - Surge cloth
- G - Speck cloth
- H - Soho leather

Interior Trim Color Codes
- S - Medium Stone
- W - Charcoal Black

Tape/Paint Stripe Codes

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Codes

The following lists available radio codes:

- 2 - AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3
- 4 - Premium sound AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3

Axle Codes

The following lists available axle ratios:

- UU - 3.56 ratio
- VV - 3.82 ratio
- WW - 3.34 ratio

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

Transmission Codes

Available transmissions are as follows:

- 2 - 4-speed automatic (FN)
- Z - 5-speed manual (MTX75)

Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - 4F27E Description and Operation or Manual Transaxle/Transmission and Clutch - General Information Manual Transaxle and Clutch.

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
- BB - 8S43-5310-BO
- CC - 8S43-5310-C
- EE - 8S43-5310-E
- GG - 8S43-5310-G
- NN - 9S43-5310-BA
- YY - 9S43-5310-AA

Rear Springs
- EE - 8S43-5B669-E
- FF - 8S43-5B669-F
- GG - 8S43-5B669-G
- HH - 8S43-5B669-H
- JJ - 9S43-5B669-JA


Powertrain Calibration Information





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.










Model Year
- 0 - 2000
- 1 - 2001
- 2 - 2002
- 3 - 2003
- 4 - 2004
- 5 - 2005
- 6 - 2006
- 7 - 2007
- 8 - 2008
- 9 - 2009
- A - 2010
- B - 2011

Vehicle Code
- AU - Focus

Transmission Code
- 2 - Automatic transmission
- Z - Manual transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emission/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 denote a 4-valve engine provides an easily identifiable difference.

Fleet Coding
- 0 - Certification (US 4K, final sale in export markets)
- 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
- 2 - Fast Automobile Manufacturers' Association, US
- 3 - Alternative durability protocol, US
- 4 - Not assigned
- 5 - Not assigned
- 6 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
- 7 - Mileage accumulation aging endurance durability
- 8 - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
- 9 - Not assigned

Certification Region
- 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 - OBD intermediate level (pre-05)