Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Interior Trim
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
- A - Perforated leather/SOHO grain leather, Ford
- B - Perforated leather SOHO grain 2 leather, Mercury
- C - F-appearance cloth, Ford
- D - B-cloth, Ford
- E - C-cloth, Mercury
- F - Verona leather, Ford
- L - Hero perforated leather, Lincoln
- M - Perforated leather, Lincoln
- T - E-cloth, Ford/Mercury
- V - Variation perforated leather, Ford
- Y - Dash perforated leather, Mercury
- Z - Premium perforated leather, Lincoln
Interior Trim Color
- B - Blue, Ford
- C - Camel, Ford
- G - Ginger, Ford
- H - Cashmere, Lincoln/Mercury
- L - Medium Light Stone, Ford/Mercury
- R - Red, Ford
- S - Light Camel, Lincoln
- W - Charcoal Black, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury
Tape/Paint Stripe
Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.
Radio Type
Radio type codes are as follows:
- B - AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, MP3 and clock
- F - AM/FM stereo, CD player, MP3 and clock (4-speaker)
- N - AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD changer with navigation system
- P - AM/FM stereo, CD player, MP3 and clock (6-speaker)
Axle Ratio Codes
The axle ratios are:
- 25 - 2.57 - Ford, Mercury
- 30 - 3.06 - Ford, Mercury
- 32 - 3.21 - Ford, Mercury
- 33 - 3.33 - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
- 43 - 4.39 - Ford, Mercury
Transmission Type
Transmission type codes are as follows:
- 6 - 6-speed manual transmission (Mazda G6M) - Ford, Mercury
- B - 6-speed automatic transmission (Aisin F21) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln
- H - Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) - Ford Hybrid, Lincoln Hybrid, Mercury Hybrid
- W - 6-speed automatic transmission (6F) - Ford, Mercury
Refer to the transmission tag information in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - AISIN AW21 -- FUSION & MKZ article, AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F35 -- FUSION & MILAN article, AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (ECVT) - FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION & CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION - FUSION & MKZ article.
Spring Code
Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first 2 characters identify the front springs. Characters 3 and 4 identify the rear springs. Front spring base part number is 5310, rear spring base part number is 5560.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.