Understanding the VIN plate

[deps-online]

First of all im sure its been covered but I cant seem to find anything in the search
So can some explain what the parts in the vin mean please

[limitedblack]

This guy has a stab at it here:

http://www.1aauto.com/content/articles/ ... r-decoding

[gt_addict]

Wow.....I watched 30secs of that and sent me right to sleep. Fair play to the bloke for going through every digit, but damn it's boring.

[liteace]

Description and Operation

Identification Codes



The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) number for identifying the vehicle is stamped into the body on the
right-hand sill.

The VIN is also located on the instrument panel (visible through the windshield).

The vehicle identification plate (VIN plate) is located on the B-pillar on the passenger side







ItemPart NumberDescription
1-VIN plate
2-Visible VIN (behind the windshield)
VIN (an example of VIN shown)







ItemPart NumberDescription
1-VIN Position 1, 2 and 3 - World manufacturer identifier
2-VIN Position 5 and 6 - Constant X
3-VIN Position 7 and 8 - Product source company and assembly plant
4-VIN Position 9 - Model
5-VIN Position 11 - Year of manufacture
6-VIN Position 12 - Month of manufacture
7-VIN Positions 13 to 17 - Vehicle serial number
8-VIN Position 4 and 10 - Body type
VIN Position 1, 2 and 3 - World Manufacturer Identifier

Code World Manufacturer
WF0 Ford-Werke AG Germany (European vehicles)
NMO Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A. S., Turkey (for the Turkish market).

VIN Position 4 and 10 - Body Type

Code Body Type
G 5 seat van (N1)
H Combi, short wheelbase (M1)
J Combi, long wheelbase (M1)
K 5 seat van, long wheelbase (N1)
M Double cab van (N1)
N Double cab van, long wheelbase (N1)
T Box van, short wheelbase
U Box van, long wheelbase

VIN Position 5 and 6 - Constant X

VIN Position 7 and 8 - Product Source Company and Assembly Plant

Code Product Source Company and Assembly Plant
TT Ford Turkey/Izmit

VIN Position 9 - Model

Code Model
P Transit/Tourneo Connect

VIN Position 11 - Year of Manufacture

Code Year of Manufacture
2 2002
3 2003
4 2004
5 2005
6 2006
7 2007
8 2008
9 2009

VIN Position 12 - Month of Manufacture

Build month 02--03-- 04--- 05-- 06-- 07-- 08-- 09
January L----C---B----J-----L----C----B---J
February Y----K---R----U-----Y----K----R---U
March S----D---A----M-----S----D----A---M
April T----E---G----P-----T----E----G---P
May J----L---C----B-----J----L----C---B
June U----Y---K----R-----U----Y----K---R
July M----S---D----A-----M----S----D---A
August P----T---E----G-----P----T----E---G
September B----J---L----C-----B----J----L---C
October R----U---Y--- K-----R----U----Y---K
November A----M---S----D-----A----M----S---D
December G----P---T----E-----G----P----T---E

VIN Positions 13 to 17 - Vehicle Serial Number Five Digit Number

Vehicle Certification Label (Typical) or VIN Plate


ItemPart NumberDescription
1-National or whole vehicle type approval
2-VIN
3-Gross vehicle mass (GVM)
4-Gross train mass (GTM)
5-Maximum permissible front axle mass
6-Maximum permissible rear axle mass
7-Model type codes
8-Wheelbase codes
9-Final drive ratio codes
10-Special vehicles only
11-Transaxle codes
12-Door combination codes
13-Suspension codes
14-Hand of drive codes
15-Body color codes
16-Brake codes
17-Interior trim codes
18-Smoke emission (diesel only)
19-Engine codes
20-Version codes
Items 1 to 6: Vehicle Certification Label

Position Description
Item 1: National or whole vehicle type approval A unique code required by legislation in certain territories.
Item 2: VIN Vehicle Identification Number.
Item 3: GVM Indicates the maximum legal laden mass, in territories where this is required.
Item 4: GTM Indicates the maximum combined mass of vehicle and trailer or caravan.
Item 5: Maximum permissible front axle mass Maximum permissible loading on the front wheels of the vehicle.
Item 6: Maximum permissible rear axle mass Maximum permissible loading on the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Item 7: Model type codes

Code Model type
PH2 Combi, short wheelbase
PJ2 Combi, long wheelbase
PT2 Double cab van, 5 seat van, short wheelbase
PU2 Double cab van, 5 seat van, long wheelbase

Item 8: Wheelbase

Code Wheelbase
2912 Long wheelbase (in mm)
2665 Short wheelbase (in mm)

Item 9: Final drive ratio codes

Code Description (overall ratio)
A 3.41
B 3.56
C 3.80
D 4.06
3 4.06
4 3.80

Item 10: Special vehicles only

Code Description
Only used for special vehicles

Field 11: Transaxle codes

Code Transaxle
P1 MTX-75 (diesel)
Q MTX-75 (petrol)

Item 12: Door combination codes

Code Door combination
A 4-door
B 5-door, sliding door on RHS
C 5-door, sliding door on LHS
D 6-door
E 3-door
F 4-door (with tailgate)
G 4-door (with tailgate), sliding door on LHS
H 5-door (with tailgate)
J 4-door, with high roof
K 5-door, with high roof, sliding door on RHS
L 5-door, with high roof, sliding door on LHS
M 6-door, with high roof

Item 13: Suspension codes

Code Suspension
AA Standard
IL strengthened construction

Item 14: Hand of drive codes

Code Drive
J Left-hand drive
K Right-hand drive
L Left-hand drive
M Right-hand drive

Item 15: Body Color Codes

Code Body Color
BD Saffron Yellow or Sand Yellow
EC Pepper Red or Sky Blue
JA Panther Black
KL Dark True Blue
MC Metropolis Blue
MT Steel Grey or Moondust Silver
ND Colorado Red
PC Jewel Green
TJ Bermuda Blue
UM Magnum Grey
ZA Diamond White
ZJ Polar Silver or Moondust Silver
3B Tonic
3D Sublime or Blue Ambition
3G Caramella, Frozen White, Plum Blush, Marmalade or Willow

Item 16: Brakes codes

Code Brake
B With anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Program
C With ABS without Traction Control or Electronic Stability Program
D With ABS with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Program

Item 17: Interior trim codes

Code Interior Trim
4BA Flint, medium dark (material)
4BB Flint, medium dark (leather)
4BB Vinly, dark pewter (leather)
4BB Vinly, dark pewter (leather
4BB Lozenge, dark pewter (material)
4BB Lozenge, dark pewter (material)
4BB Papercut, Blue (Material)
4BB Papercut, Orange (material)

Item 18: Smoke emission (diesel only)

Code Description
1.72 only diesel (per metre)
1.69 only diesel (per metre)
1.55 only diesel (per metre)

Item 19: Engine codes

Code Engine
EYPA 1.8L Duratec-DOHC (Zetec) (Europe)
EYPB 1.8L Duratec-DOHC (Zetec) (Turkey)
EYPC 1.8L Duratec-DOHC (Zetec) (LPG) (Europe)
EYPD 1.8L Duratec-DOHC (Zetec) (CNG) (Europe)
BHPA 1.8L Duratorq-TDDi (Lynx) (55 kW / 75 PS) (Europe)
BHPB 1.8L Duratorq-TDDi (Lynx) (55 kW / 75 PS) (Turkey)
HCPA 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) (66 kW / 90 PS) (Europe)
HCPB 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) (66 kW / 90 PS) (Europe)
HCPC 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) (66 kW / 90 PS) (Turkey)
P7PA 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) VNT (56 kW / 76 PS) (Europe)
R2PA 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) FNT (56 kW / 76 PS) (Europe)
P9PA 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) VNT (67 kW / 91 PS) (Europe)
R3PA 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) FNT (67 kW / 91 PS) (Europe)
RWPA 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) VNT (81 kW / 110 PS) (Europe)
RWPB 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) VNT (67 kW / 110 PS) (Turkey)
HCPD 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) FNT (67 kW / 91 PS) (Turkey)
BHPC 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) FNT (56 kW / 76 PS) (Turkey)
R2PA 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) FNT (56 kW / 76 PS) (Europe)
R3PA 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) FNT (67 kW / 91 PS) (Europe)
P9PB 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) VNT (67 kW / 91 PS) (Europe)
RWPC 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) VNT (81 kW / 110 PS) (Europe)

Version codes

Code Total vehicle weight (kg) Vehicle and trailer total weight (kg)
T200 1970 2770
T200 2025 2825
T200 2025 2825
T220 2230 3030
T200 2035 2835
T200 2035 2835
T220 2240 3040
T210 2080 2880
T220 2260 3060
T230 2260 3060
T230 2340 3140
T230 2340 3140
K200 2045 2845
K210 2110 2910
K220 2175 2975
K230 2340 3140

[limitedblack]

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[paul2012]

Here you go a an easier description



Gross Train Weight (GTW) is the maximum weight of vehicle & trailer combined - if towing this must NOT be exceeded

[paul2012]

Description and Operation

Identification Codes

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) number for identifying the vehicle is stamped into the body on the
right-hand sill.

The VIN is also located on the instrument panel (visible through the windshield).

The vehicle identification plate (VIN plate) is located on the B-pillar on the passenger side

Is your post correct Reason I ask, parts of it don't match whats on my vin

For example

Model type code Position 7 - mine is PT2
You have it as a Double cab van, 5 seat van SWB ---- It has 2 seats from factory

Hand of drive code Position 14 mine is R
You don't have it listed

Brakes code Position 16- mine is D
You have it With ABS with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Program ---- It did't have ABS from factory

Interior trim code Position 17 - mine is ABB
You have it with :- 4BB Flint, medium dark (leather) , 4BB Vinly, dark pewter (leather), 4BB Vinly, dark pewter (leather), 4BB Lozenge, dark pewter (material), 4BB Lozenge, dark pewter (material),
4BB Papercut, Blue (Material) & 4BB Papercut, Orange (material) ---- It's Flint, medium dark (material) from factory

I've seen a connect with biscuit coloured interior, Never seen one with orange interior

[liteace]

Description and Operation

Identification Codes

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) number for identifying the vehicle is stamped into the body on the
right-hand sill.

The VIN is also located on the instrument panel (visible through the windshield).

The vehicle identification plate (VIN plate) is located on the B-pillar on the passenger side

Is your post correct Reason I ask, parts of it don't match whats on my vin

For example

Model type code Position 7 - mine is PT2
You have it as a Double cab van, 5 seat van SWB ---- It has 2 seats from factory

Hand of drive code Position 14 mine is R
You don't have it listed

Brakes code Position 16- mine is D
You have it With ABS with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Program ---- It did't have ABS from factory

Interior trim code Position 17 - mine is ABB
You have it with :- 4BB Flint, medium dark (leather) , 4BB Vinly, dark pewter (leather), 4BB Vinly, dark pewter (leather), 4BB Lozenge, dark pewter (material), 4BB Lozenge, dark pewter (material),
4BB Papercut, Blue (Material) & 4BB Papercut, Orange (material) ---- It's Flint, medium dark (material) from factory

I've seen a connect with biscuit coloured interior, Never seen one with orange interior

My info I posted was from Ford's, log in and check on YOUR Etis !! now as you are the world expert and Ford's are only the manufacturer of the Transit Connect and dont really know what they are talking about, then as per usual you are correct & everyone else including Ford's, the manufacturer of the Transit Connect are wrong
Do you think I just sat there and made it all up for the fun of it

Maybe, just maybe you've never seen one with orange interior because just maybe its wasnt made for the UK market and just maybe in some other part of the world there just maybe could be one that does have orange interior, just cause you have not seen it dont meant that it does not exist

As Ford's are WRONG AGAIN you better get on to them and tell them them:

[(ROG)]

The axle weights will always add up to more than the GVW to allow for flexibility in the placing of the load

GVW means the maximum it can legally weigh when fully loaded

GTW means the maximum the vehicle and trailer can weigh when placed together on a weighbridge

The plate always lists these in this order from top to bottom (never seen one different)
GVW
GTW
Axle 1 = front axle
Axle 2 = rear axle

[limitedblack]

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[paul2012]

My info I posted was from Ford's, log in and check on YOUR Etis !! now as you are the world expert and Ford's are only the manufacturer of the Transit Connect and dont really know what they are talking about, then as per usual you are correct & everyone else including Ford's, the manufacturer of the Transit Connect are wrong
Do you think I just sat there and made it all up for the fun of it

Maybe, just maybe you've never seen one with orange interior because just maybe its wasnt made for the UK market and just maybe in some other part of the world there just maybe could be one that does have orange interior, just cause you have not seen it dont meant that it does not exist

As Ford's are WRONG AGAIN you better get on to them and tell them them:

Well it was just a simple question, I didn't know if is was a typo error or not

I was courious as to why the slight difference in my connect specs & your post & didn't expect you to attack my post

Anyway see for yourself ...............

Ford ETIS details for my connect

Build Date: 10.10.2002
Vehicle Line: Transit Connect 2002-
Cab Style: Regular Van
Series: 65 Series
Engine: 1.8L Duratorq TDCI (90PS) - Lynx
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Trans - MTX75
Axle Ratio: 4.06
Emission: Light Duty Truck Stage III
Territory: (+)"GB"
Paint: Diamond White No.2
Interior Fabric: W-C Escher / Dark Flint

Minor Features
With Half Vertical Ladder Bulkhead
With Hinged Rear Loading Doors
Otosan (Turkey) Plant Build
Less SVO Application/Label
Marketing Level 4
With Power Front Windows
With Solar Tinted Glass
With Rear Blanking Panel
Rear Door Pocket Stowage
With Front Roof Grab Handle
With Load Floor Full Rubber Mat
Bodyside Moulding - 3PC Tier
Drivers Power Heated Convex Mirror
With Pass Convex Elec/Heated Mirror
Less Temp Control Driver Seat
Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
With Driver 8 Way Mnl.Seat Adjuster
With Door Dead Locks
With Door Entry Remote Control Unit
Less Side Air Bag - Drivers Side
Less Side Air Bag - Passenger Side
6J x 15 Steel Wheel
Any Brand Tyre Vendor
Partial Wheel Covers
Seat - Folding Passenger
With Suppl. Elec Coolant Aux Heater
With MPH/KMH Speedometer
With Radio Pre-Equipment Pack 1
6000CD RDS EON
With ICE Feature Pack 13
With 2 Speakers
With Column Stalk Radio Controls
With Front Fog Lamps
With Header Mounted Map Light

HERE'S MY VIN



Model type code Position 7 - PT2
Hand of drive code Position 14 - R
Brakes code Position 16 - D
Interior trim code Position 17 - ABB

Check them against what you originally posted - It doesn't match the spec's of my connect

Mine is a LX with 4 doors (no side loading doors) 2 seats & NO ABS from factory (Turkey)

[liteace]

Check them against what you originally posted - parts of It doesn't match the spec's of my connect

As I said, what I originally posted was from Etis, log on and check for yourself, if the info on there is, as you say WRONG then get onto Ford and tell them

[liteace]

Check them against what you originally posted - parts of It doesn't match the spec's of my connect

As I said, what I originally posted was from Etis, log on and check for yourself, if the info on there is, as you say WRONG then get onto Ford and tell them

[limitedblack]

[paul2012]

As I said, what I originally posted was from Etis, log on and check for yourself, if the info on there is, as you say WRONG then get onto Ford and tell them

OK checked them on the mechanical repair manual & even more courious

By looking at brake codes - isn't B the same as D

Brake code
B With anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Program
C With ABS without Traction Control or Electronic Stability Program
D With ABS with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Program

I think D should have been "Without ABS with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Program"
As there's no code for connects without ABS (not all pre 2006 have ABS)

Hand of drive code, on my vin label is R - which is not even listed although mt connect is RHD

Liteace you maybe right in saying that I'm correct & Ford (or whoever wrote the manual) has got it wrong......


Or My connect is truly a one off - As I can only go by whats stated on vin label which differs actual factory specs.
According to vin label My connect should have had ABS with traction controll or ESP - It had standard brakes with rear LSV instead
Also my connects interior should have been either (leather) dark flint or dark pewter - Hell I would have sold the leather seats on
Although if dark pewter, I wouldn't be currently looking for replacement door cards to replace my original gray ones