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Identification Codes

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit alphanumeric code. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.






Item
Description

1
World manufacturer identifier (WMI)

2
Restraint type code

3
Line, series, body type (passenger car)

4
Engine code

5
Computer generated VIN check digit

6
Model year code

7
Assembly plant code

8
Production sequence number

[/align]Vehicle Identification Number
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
[*]1FA — Ford, USA, passenger car[*]1FD — Ford, USA, incomplete vehicle[/ul]
Restraint Type Code

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.
[*]F — Active safety belts — all positions, second generation air bags[/ul]
Line, Series and Body Type Code

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
[*]P40 — Two-door coupe[*]P44 — Two-door convertible[*]P42 — Two-door coupe, GT[*]P45 — Two-door convertible, GT[*]P46 — Two-door convertible, Cobra[*]P47 — Two-door coupe, Cobra[/ul]
Engine Code

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
[*]V — 4.6L, EFI (DOHC), eight cylinder[*]X — 4.6L, EFI (SOHC), eight cylinder[*]4 — 3.8L, EFI, six cylinder[/ul]
Computer Generated Check Digit

The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit code (0-9).
Model Year Code

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
[*]1 — 2001[/ul]
Assembly Plant Code

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
[*]F — Dearborn, Michigan (USA)[/ul]
Production Sequence Number

The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.
[*]Ford — Begins at 100001[/ul]
[/align]Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). The VC label is located on the left-hand door jamb.






Item
Description

1
Exterior paint color code

2
Region code

3
Special order code
(DSO — domestic special order
FSO — foreign special order
PTO — paint, tire option special order)

4
Brake type code

5
Interior trim code

6
Tape/paint stripe code

7
Radio type code

8
Axle ratio code

9
Transmission code

10
Spring code

11
Powertrain calibration code

[/align]Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Reference
Paint Codes

The first set of paint code letters/numbers listed, indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of paint code letters/numbers listed (if applicable), indicate a two-tone or accent body color.
[*]SX — Amazon Green[*]E1 — Laser Tint Red[*]Z3 — Silver Metallic[*]SZ — Electric Green (clear coat)[*]UD — Ebony (clear coat)[*]Z6 — Ultra White[*]EX — Performance Red[*]L8 — True Blue[*]TJ — Mineral Gray[*]BZ — Zinc Yellow (clear coat)[*]B6 — Mandarin Gold[/ul]
Brake Codes

The brake type codes are:
[*]2 — Four-wheel disc with anti-lock brake system (SRS)[*]3 — Traction control[*]5 — Four-wheel disc with anti-lock brake system (ABS) and traction control[/ul]
Interior Trim Codes

The interior trim codes are listed below. The first letter/number is for the interior fabric. The second letter is for the interior color.
[*]9 — Rhodes Cloth (individual)[*]T — Leather/Vinyl (individual)[*]U — Shadow/Twill Cloth (individual)[*]X — Leather/Vinyl (sport)[*]D — Leather/Leather (sport)[*]C — Leather/Leather[*]K — Buckskin/Vinyl[/ul]
The interior trim colors are:
[*]H — Medium Parchment[*]W — Midnight Black[*]2 — Medium Graphite[*]Z — Oxford White[*]J — Dark Parchment[/ul]
Tape/Paint Stripe Codes

The tape and paint stripe codes are:
[*]M — Saddle/Gold (rocker panel accent stripe)[*]A — Black (rocker panel accent stripe)[*]W — White (rocker panel accent stripe)[/ul]
Radio Codes

The radio type codes are:
[*]K — M100, AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD) player[*]R — DM100, AM/FM stereo with cassette and compact disc (CD) player[*]M — CDX6+, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc compact disc (CD) changer[/ul]
Axle Ratio Codes

The axle ratios are:
[*]X5 — 3.27 conventional[*]Z5 — 3.27 conventional[*]VM — 2.73 locker[*]LE — 3.27 locker[*]ME — 3.27 locker[*]SE — 3.27 locker[/ul]
Transmission Codes

The transmission codes are:
[*]U — Four-speed automatic, (4R70W)[*]5 — Five-speed manual (T5OD)[*]6 — Five-speed manual (Warner T45OD)[/ul]
Spring Codes

The spring code portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label identifies both the front and rear springs. The first letter/number indicates the front spring code. The second letter/number indicates the rear spring code.
The front spring codes are:
[*]Base part number — 5310 (RH/LH)[*]G — Catchword GGF[*]H — Catchword HGF[*]J — Catchword JGF[*]K — Catchword KGF[*]L — Catchword LGF[*]M — Catchword MGF[*]N — Catchword NGF[*]P — Catchword PGF[*]R — Catchword RGF[*]S — Catchword SGF[*]T — Catchword TGF[*]U — Catchword UGF[*]V — Catchword VCF[*]W — Catchword AAF[/ul]
The rear spring codes are:
[*]H — Catchword HGR[*]J — Catchword JGR[*]K — Catchword KGR[*]L — Catchword LGR[*]M — Catchword MGR[*]N — Catchword NGR