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Ford Focus Service Manual: 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.




Item Description
1 World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) 
2 Restraint-type code
3 Vehicle line, series, body-type code
4 Engine-type code
5 Computer-generated check digit
6 Model year code
7 Assembly plant code
8 Production sequence number


World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) .

Restraint Type

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

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

Engine Type

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

Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to Section  303-01.

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.

Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

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.

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.




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


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.

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

Interior Trim Color Codes

Tape/Paint Stripe Codes

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Codes

The following lists available radio codes:

Axle Codes

The following lists available axle ratios:

Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to Section  205-00.

Transmission Codes

Available transmissions are as follows:

Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to Section  307-01 or Section  308-00.

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


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.




Item Description
1 Model year (year in which the 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), obtained through scan tool


Model Year

Vehicle Code

Transmission Code

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

Certification Region

Revision Level (not printed on label)

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