Application and ID

2011 Mercury Milan AWD V6-3.0L Service Manual : Application and ID Identification Codes Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Tag Locator [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM11Q313/ford178/1159951025/] The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office. [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM11Q313/ford178/1159767599/] [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM11Q313/ford178/1159990391/] World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). - 3FA - Ford, Mexico, passenger car - 3ME - Mercury, Mexico, passenger car - 3LN - Lincoln, Mexico, passenger car Restraint System Type The fourth VIN position identifies the vehicle restraint system used. - D - Active safety belts, all positions with driver, front passenger air bags and driver side knee bolster - H - Active safety belts, all positions, driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact air bags Vehicle Line and Series Type VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line and series type. - L2G - Lincoln, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) - L2J - Lincoln, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) - L2L - Lincoln, Hybrid FWD - M0C - Mercury, Premier AWD - M0H - Mercury, FWD - M0J - Mercury, Premier, FWD - M0L - Mercury, Hybrid, FWD - P0C - Ford, SEL, AWD - P0D - Ford, Sport, AWD - P0G - Ford, S, FWD - P0H - Ford, SE, FWD - P0J - Ford, SEL, FWD - P0K - Ford, SE Sport, FWD - P0L - Ford, Hybrid SEL, FWD Engine Type The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders). - 3 - ATK-CVC, 2.5L, 4-valve Gas/Electric (Hybrid) - A - 2.5L, Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), 4-cylinder, Duratec - C - 3.5L, DOHC, V6 - G - 3.0L, Overhead Camshaft (OHC), V6, Duratec More specific engine information can be found on the engine tag. For additional information, refer to Engine - Engine. Check Digit The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit. Model Year The tenth VIN position is the model year code. - B - 2011 Assembly Plant The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. - R - Hermosillo Assembly (Hermosillo, Mexico) Build Sequence VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. These 6 characters are also found on the engine block and transmission. - 100001-599999 - Ford - 600001-999999 - Mercury, Lincoln Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM11Q313/ford178/1159992623/] The upper portion of the Vehicle Certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer's name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The VC label is located on the LH door jamb. 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. [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM11Q313/ford178/1159850674/] [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM11Q313/ford178/1160083207/] Exterior Paint Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters identify the primary body color. The second set of characters (if applicable) identify the vehicle accent or 2-tone body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat. Exterior Color Codes - FQ - Bordeaux Reserve Metallic - LS - Light Ice Blue Metallic - SZ - Blue Flame - U6 - Red Candy Tint - UG - White Platinum (tri-coat) - UH - Tuxedo Black Metallic - UI - Brilliant Silver Metallic - UJ - Sterling Gray Metallic - UN - Steel Blue - UX - Ingot Silver Metallic - WS - White Suede (tri-coat) 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: - Transaxle/Transmission - Aisin AW21 Identification Tags, Automatic - Transaxle/Transmission - 6F35 Identification Tags, Automatic - Transaxle/Transmission - Electronically Controlled Continuously - Variable Transmission (eCVT) or Manual Transaxle/Transmission and Clutch - General Information. 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. Powertrain Calibration Information [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM11Q313/ford178/1159894295/] NOTE: Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the Vehicle Certification (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 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. Powertrain Calibration Information [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM11Q313/ford178/1159927090/] [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM11Q313/ford178/1160085915/] Model Year - 7 - 2007 - 8 - 2008 - 9 - 2009 - A - 2010 - B - 2011 Vehicle Line - DE - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln Transmission - 1 - Automatic transmission - 2 - Manual transmission Unique Calibration The Emissions/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/Carbon Dioxide Compliance