Application and ID

2010 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6LSECTION Application and ID

2010 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L 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/DM09Q313/ford101/1161898086/] The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab which is riveted to the top upper left of the instrument panel. 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/DM09Q313/ford101/1161979819/] [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1161992043/] World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1161994569/] The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). - 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) - 4M2 - Ford Motor Company (Mercury), USA, MPV - WF0 - Russian unique, MPV Restraint Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162001301/] The fourth VIN position is the restraint brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) code. - E - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air canopy Line, Series and Body Type [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162007813/] VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line, series and body type. - U2D - Explorer Sport Trac, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Limited - U3B - Explorer Sport Trac, Rear Wheel Drive (RWD), XLT - U3D - Explorer Sport Trac, RWD, Limited - N3H - Mountaineer, RWD, Luxury - N3J - Mountaineer, RWD, Premier - N4H - Mountaineer, AWD, Luxury - N4J - Mountaineer, AWD, Premier - U5B - Explorer Sport Trac, Four-Wheel Drive (4WD), XLT - U5D - Explorer Sport Trac, 4WD, Limited - U6D - Explorer, RWD, XLT - U6E - Explorer, RWD, Eddie Bauer - U6F - Explorer, RWD, Limited - U7D - Explorer, 4WD, XLT - U7E - Explorer, 4WD, Eddie Bauer - U7F - Explorer, 4WD, Limited - U8D - Explorer, AWD, XLT - U8E - Explorer, AWD, Eddie Bauer - U8F - Explorer, AWD, Limited Engine Type [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162014302/] The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders). - E - 4.0L, SOHC, V6, electronic fuel injection (Cologne) - 8 - 4.6L, 3-valve, V8, electronic fuel injection Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to Engine. Check Digit [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162020814/] The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit. Model Year [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162027493/] The tenth VIN position is the model year code. - A- 2010 Assembly Plant [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162034129/] The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. - U - Louisville, Kentucky Build Sequence [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162040764/] VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. This serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame. - A00001-E99999 - Ford - J00001-L99999 - Mercury Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162047609/] [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162107918/] [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162156024/] The Vehicle Certification (VC) label contains information on the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This label also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 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. Exterior Paint [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162158740/] 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. Primary Exterior Color Codes - D3 - Colorado Red - Explorer/Explorer Sport Trac - JV - Sangria Red - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - SZ - Blue Flame - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - T5 - Dark Copper - Explorer/Explorer Sport Trac - T9 - Monterrey Gray - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - UA - Ebony - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - UG - White Platinum (tri-coat) - Explorer/Mountaineer - UI - Brilliant Silver Metallic - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - WS - White Suede - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - YZ - Oxford White - Explorer Wheelbase [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162200701/] - 114 - 2,895 mm (114 in) - Explorer/Mountaineer - 131 - 3,327 mm (131 in) - Explorer Sport Trac Interior Trim [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162242189/] 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 - M - Seat kit 15, leather trim - Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin - R - Seat kit 1, value cloth - Explorer XLT - S - Seat kit 2, premium cloth - Explorer XLT/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac XLT - T - Seat kit 4, leather trim - Explorer Eddie Bauer and XLT/Explorer Sport Trac Limited - U - Seat kit 12, cloth bucket seats - Explorer Sport Trac XLT - V - Seat kit 3, leather trim, Explorer XLT - Z - Seat kit 8, leather - Explorer Eddie Bauer/Limited - 4 - Seat kit 10, leather - Mountaineer Interior Trim Color - C - Camel - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - W - Charcoal Black - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac Tape/Paint Stripe [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162283197/] Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply. Radio Type [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162324594/] - 3 - AM/FM stereo, 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability - A - AM/FM stereo, CD player with MP3 capability - Q - AM/FM stereo, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and navigation system Axle Type [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162365717/] - 45 - 3.55 non-limited slip - 46 - 3.73 non-limited slip Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to Differential Assembly &/or Axle Shaft Assembly &/or Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints. Transmission Type [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162406934/] - V - 5-speed automatic, 5R55S - 6 - 6-speed automatic, 6R80 Additional transmission information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems. Spring Code [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images/DM09Q313/ford101/1162448198/] Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first characters listed identify the front springs. The second characters listed identify the rear springs. Front Springs - AA - 9L24-18B036-A - Explorer/Mountaineer - BB - 9L24-18B036-B - Explorer/Mountaineer - CC - 9L24-18B036-C

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