Ford Fiesta: Identification Codes / Identification Codes. Description and Operation

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

VIN Locator

The 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 VC label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

World Manufacturer Identifier

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

• 3FA - Ford Motor Company, Mexico, passenger car

Restraint Type

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.

• D - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags, driver and front passenger side impact air bags (all positions), driver knee bolster
• F - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

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

• P4A - Fiesta, 4-door sedan - S
• P4B - Fiesta, 4-door sedan - SE
• P4C - Fiesta, 4-door sedan - Titanium
• P4D - Fiesta, 5-door hatchback - ST
• P4E - Fiesta, 5-door hatchback - SE
• P4F - Fiesta, 5-door hatchback - Titanium
• P4G - Fiesta, 5-door hatchback - ST
• P4T - Fiesta, 5-door hatchback - S

Engine Type

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

• J - 1.6L, in-line 4-cylinder, Ti-VCT (twin independent variable cam timing)
• X - 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder, GTDI (gasoline turbocharged direct injection)

Check Digit

The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

• 0 - 9

Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

• K - 2019

Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

• M - Cuautitlan Assembly, Cuautitlan, Mexico

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.

• 100001-999999

VC Codes

VC Label Locator

The VC label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN . It also includes GVW 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.

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.

• B8 - Outrageous Green
• D2 - Bohai Bay Mint
• EA- Hot Pepper Red
• G1 - Shadow Black / Absolute Black
• J7 - Magnetic
• J9 - Orange Spice
• N6 - Blue Lightning
• UG - White Platinum (tri-coat)
• UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
• YZ - Oxford White

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

• C - Recaro leather seats (Protection/Torino/Lux)
• D - Salerno/Salerno leather seats (Titanium)
• G - Ultimate/MAX Lux cloth seats
• 1 - Match Point/View cloth seats (SE)
• 4 - Lithos/Domo cloth seats (Titanium)
• 5 - View cloth seats (S)

Interior Trim Color Codes

• D - Charcoal Black
• E - Charcoal Black/Red stitch
• H - Molten Orange
• S - Medium Light Stone
• Y - Smoke Storm

Tape/Paint Stripe Codes

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Codes

The following lists available radio codes:

• C - AM / FM stereo, CD player, SYNC, navigation and touchscreen
• D - AM / FM stereo, CD player, mp3 capable
• F - AM / FM stereo, CD player, mp3 capable and SYNC
• G - AM / FM stereo, SYNC, touchscreen, navigation and SDARS (satellite digital audio receiver system)
• H - Sony® AM / FM stereo, SYNC, touchscreen and SDARS (satellite digital audio receiver system)
• M - AM / FM stereo, CD player, SYNC and USB (universal serial bus)
• T - AM / FM stereo, SYNC, touch screen and CD player
• V - Sony® AM / FM stereo, navigation, SDARS (satellite digital audio receiver system), SYNC and touchscreen
• X - AM / FM stereo, USB (universal serial bus) and Bluetooth
• Z - AM / FM stereo, MY FORD TOUCH and SDARS (satellite digital audio receiver system)

Transmission Codes

Available transmissions are as follows:

• A - 6-speed automatic
• C - 5-speed manual
• M - 6-speed manual

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

• Base part number - 5310

Rear Springs

• Base part number - 5560

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.

Model Year

• B - 2011
• C - 2012
• D - 2013
• E - 2014
• F - 2015
• G - 2016
• H - 2017
• J- 2018
• K - 2019

Vehicle Code

• CT - Fiesta

Transmission Code

• 1 - Manual transmission
• 2 - Automatic transmission

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

• 0 - Certification (U.S. 4K, final sale in export markets)
• 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
• 2 - Fast Automobile Manufacturers' Association, U.S.
• 3 - Alternative durability protocol, U.S.
• 4 - Not assigned
• 5 - Not assigned
• 6 - EVAP
• 7 - Mileage accumulation aging endurance durability
• 8 - OBD
• 9 - Not assigned

Certification Region

• 5 - U.S. 50 states
• A - U.S. federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
• B - U.S. California standard, includes U.S. green states
• C - Canada
• D - China
• E - European Community - Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and UK (United Kingdom)
• F - EEC (European Extended Community) - E-plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia
• G - GCC (Gulf Cooperative Council) - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE (United Arab Emirates)
• H - Hong Kong
• J - Japan
• K - Korea
• L - Malaysia
• M - Mexico
• N - New Zealand
• P - Australia
• Q - South America (Brazil)
• S - Singapore
• T - Taiwan
• U - South America (unleaded fuel regions)
• V - Vietnam
• X - Rest Of World
• Y - Military
• Z - Israel

Revision Level (not printed on label)

• 91-99 - Hardware and certification levels
• 01-04 - Preliminary levels
• 00 - Job 1 production (initial certification)
• 05-09 - Pre-job 1 revisions to calibrations
• 10-89 - Post-job 1 revisions to calibrations
• 0B - Durability test level
• BD - OBD intermediate level (pre-05)