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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label: Notes

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Fig 1: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Location
GF0004750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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).

Fig 2: View Of Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
GF0001680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Exterior Paint Code
2 Region Code
3 Domestic Special Order Code
4 Wheelbase Code
5 Interior Trim Code
6 Tape/Paint Pinstripe Code
7 Radio Code
8 Axle Code
9 Transmission Code
10 Spring Code
11 Powertrain Calibration Information
Fig 3: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label - Incomplete Vehicle (Typical)
GF0004751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Identifying Paint Code
GF0001681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters listed indicate the vehicle primary body color code. The second set of characters listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color code.

Primary Body Color

2-Tone Color

Fig 5: Identifying Wheelbase
GF0001682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 6: Identifying Interior Trim
GF0001683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Interior Trim Type

Interior Trim Color

Fig 7: Identifying Tape/Paint Stripe
GF0001684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 8: Identifying Radio Type
GF0001685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 9: Identifying Axle Type
GF0001686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The following lists the gear ratios on rear axles.

Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Type
GF0001687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 11: Identifying Springs
GF0001688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Springs codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character listed is for the front springs. The second code listed is for the rear springs. Auxiliary rear springs may also be listed.

Front Springs

Rear Springs