Vehicle Certification (VC) Label - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
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 VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).
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 pinstripe code |
| 6 | Radio code |
| 7 | Axle code |
| 8 | Transmission code |
| 9 | Spring code |
| 10 | Calibration numbering |
Paint Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Vehicle paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of paint code numbers/letters listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of numbers/letters listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.
- DI - Dark Ink Blue (Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable)
- HG - Smokestone (Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable)
- HT - Cinnamon (Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable)
- JV - Sangria Red (Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable)
- LS - Light Ice Blue Metallic (Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable)
- PV - White Chocolate (tri-coat) (Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable)
- UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic (Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable)
- UI - Brilliant Silver (Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable)
- WS - White Suede (Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable)
Interior Trim Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
The interior trim codes are listed below. The first digit listed indicates the seat and fabric style. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.
Trim Codes
- C - Bark cloth seating - Ford Taurus
- H - Milled Pebble leather seating - Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable
- M - Alexis cloth seating - Mercury Sable
Interior Trim Color Code
Interior Trim Color Code
- C - Camel Tan
- J - Light Camel Tan
- L - Medium Light Stone
- W - Charcoal Black
Tape/Paint Pinstripe Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply.
Radio Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
- 2 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock
- 6 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer (MP3 capable) and clock
- N - AM/FM stereo with CD player, clock and navigation system
Axle Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
The following lists the rear axle ratio.
- 1 - 2.77 ratio
Transmission Code - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
- J - 6-speed automatic (6F50)
Spring Codes - Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Spring codes list both front and rear spring codes. The first set of characters identify the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.
Front Springs
- BB - FWD vehicles
- CC - AWD vehicles
Rear Springs
- 33 - FWD vehicles
- 44 - AWD vehicles