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Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes: Notes

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator 

Fig 1: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
GF0026089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: VC Label Breakdown
GF0001680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 Domestic special order
4 Wheelbase code
5 Interior trim code
6 Tape/paint stripe code
7 Radio code
8 Axle code
9 Transmission code
10 Spring code
11 Powertrain calibration information

The VC label contains information on the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. This label also includes GVWR 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.

Exterior Paint 

Fig 3: Exterior Paint Code
GF0001681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters identify the primary body color. The second set of characters (if applicable) identify the vehicle accent or 2-tone body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.

Primary Exterior Color Codes

Wheelbase 

Fig 4: Wheelbase Code
GF0001682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Interior Trim 

Fig 5: Interior Trim
GF0001683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character identifies the interior trim type. The second character identifies the interior trim color.

Interior Trim Type

Interior Trim Color

Tape/Paint Stripe 

Fig 6: Tape/Paint Stripe
GF0001684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Type 

Fig 7: Radio Type
GF0001685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Axle Type 

Fig 8: Axle Type
GF0001686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Transmission Type 

Fig 9: Transmission Code
GF0001687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Spring Code 

Fig 10: Spring Code
GF0001688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first characters listed identifies the front springs. The second character listed identifies the rear springs.

Front Springs

Rear Springs

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