Vehicle Certification (VC) Label - Ford Freestyle: Notes

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Locating Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
G03988217Courtesy 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: Identifying Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
G03988218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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