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Identification Codes - Identification Codes Transit 2000.5 (01/2000-05/2006)
Description and Operation

NOTE:
NOTE:The vehicle identification number (VIN) can be identified by an asterisk (*) at its start and finish.

The VIN for registration purposes is stamped onto the body on the front right-hand side wheel arch.

The VIN is also stamped on the VIN plate. The VIN plate is located on the passenger side B-pillar.

The visible VIN (label) is located on the instrument panel close to the windshield glass on the passenger side of the vehicle and is visible from the outside.

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
Visible VIN
2
VIN plate

Vehicle Identification Number

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
-
VIN Position 1 — Not Used
2
-
VIN Position 2 and 20 — Constant *
3
-
VIN Position 3, 4 and 5 — World Manufacturer Identifier
4
-
VIN Position 6 and 12 — Model Variant
5
-
VIN Position 7 and 8 — Constant XX
6
-
VIN Position 9 — Product Source Company
7
-
VIN Position 10 — Assembly Plant
8
-
VIN Position 11 — Model range
9
-
VIN Position 13 — Year of Manufacture
10
-
VIN Position 14 — Month of Manufacture
11
-
VIN Position 15-19 — Vehicle Sequence Number

VIN Positions 2 and 20 — Constant *

Not used.

VIN Position 3, 4 and 5 — World Manufacturer Identifier

Code World Manufacturer
WF0 Ford Werke AG Germany

VIN Position 6 and 12 — Model Variant

Code Model Variant
A Chassis single cab
B Chassis double cab (M2)
C Chassis double cab (N1)
E Bus (M2)
G Kombi (N1) RWD — Turkey only
H Kombi (M1) — rear wheel drive
J Bus (M2) — Turkey only
K Kombi Van — rear wheel drive
L Van — rear wheel drive
M Kombi Van (N1) RWD — Turkey only
P Kombi (M1) — front wheel drive
R Kombi Van — front wheel drive
T Bus (M1)
V Van — front wheel drive

VIN Positions 7 and 8 — Constant XX

Not used.

VIN Positions 9 — Product Source Company

Code Product Source Company
B Ford of Britain own assembly
C Ford of Britain affiliated company assembly
D Ford of Britain dealer assembly
E Ford of Germany affiliated company assembly
F Ford of Germany dealer assembly
G Ford of Germany own assembly
H Knock down assembly
T Turkey

VIN Position 10 — Assembly Plant

Code Assembly Plant
B Genk
D Southampton
G Poland
J Istanbul
P Portugal
T Izmit

VIN Position 11 — Model Range

Code Model Range
F Transit

VIN Position 13 — Year of Manufacture

Code Year of Manufacture
Y 2000
1 2001
2 2002
3 2003
4 2004
5 2005

VIN Position 14 — Month of Manufacture

Month 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
January B J L C B J
February R U Y K R U
March A M S D A M
April G P T E G P
May C B J L C B
June K R U Y K R
July D A M S D A
August E G P T E G
September L C B J L C
October Y K R U Y K
November S D A M S D
December T E G P T E

VIN Position 15 to 19 — Vehicle Sequence Number

Five digit number

Vehicle Certification Label (Typical) or VIN Plate

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
-
Type approval code
2
-
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
3
-
Gross vehicle mass (GVM)
4
-
Gross train mass (GTM)
5
-
Maximum permissible front axle mass
6
-
Maximum permissible rear axle mass
7
-
Vehicle dimensions
8
-
Model type codes
9
-
Wheelbase
10
-
Rear axle/axle ratio
11
-
Used by SVO only
12
-
Transmission identification
13
-
Door combination
14
-
Rear suspension
15
-
Hand of drive
16
-
Body color codes
17
-
Brakes
18
-
Interior trim codes
19
-
Smoke values
20
-
Engine type codes
21
-
Blank

Item 1: Type Approval Code

A unique code required by legislation in certain territories.

Item 2: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle identification number

Item 3: Gross Vehicle Mass

Indicates maximum legal laden mass, in territories where this is required.

Item 4: Gross Train Mass

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: Vehicle Dimensions

Dimensions of the vehicle in mm.

Item 8: Model Type Codes

Model type code usage.

Digit 1 - Vehicle

Digit 1 Vehicle
F Transit

Digit 2 - Body

Digit 2 Body
A Van
B Passenger car (Bus M1)
C Bus M2
D Passenger car (Kombi)
M Chassis single cab
N Chassis double cab
S Passenger car (Kombi van)
Z Passenger car (Kombi special)

Digit 3 - Wheelbase/Drive

Digit 3 Wheelbase/Drive
A Short wheelbase 2933/3137 mm rear wheel drive
B Medium wheelbase 3300/3504 mm rear wheel drive
C Long wheelbase 3750/3954 mm rear wheel drive
D Long wheelbase 3750/3954 mm rear wheel drive extended frame
E Short wheelbase 2933/3137 mm front wheel drive
F Medium wheelbase 3300/3504 mm front wheel drive
G Long wheelbase 3750/3954 mm front wheel drive
H Long wheelbase 3750/3954 mm front wheel drive extended frame

Digit 4 - Model Year

Digit 4 Model Year
Y 2000

Digits 5 to 8 - Engine Variant

Digits 5 to 8 Engine variant
A B F A Engine code east - west
A B F B Engine code east - west
D 2 F A Engine code north - south
D 2 F B Engine code north - south
D 2 F E Engine code north - south
D 3 F A Engine code east - west
D 4 F A Engine code north - south
D 0 F A Engine code north - south
E 5 F A Engine code north - south
E 5 F C Engine code north - south
F 3 F A Engine code east - west
F 4 F A Engine code north - south
F I F A Engine code east-west
F X F A Engine code north - south
H 9 F A Engine code north - south

Digit 9 - Body Variant

Not used.

Digit 10 - Variant and Digit 11 - Gross Vehicle Mass in Kg - Vehicles built up to 08/2000

Digit 10 Digit 11
A B C D
A 260 Short wheelbase 2455 2510 2550 2000
B 280 Short wheelbase 2640 2725 2680 2750
C 300 Short wheelbase 2880 2920 2870 2960
D 330 Short wheelbase 3210 3170
E 280 Medium wheelbase 2710 2750 2790 2500
F 300 Medium wheelbase 2950 2900 2990 3030
G 330 Medium wheelbase 3280 3240 3025
H 350 Medium wheelbase Single rear wheel 3500 3850 3550
J 350 Medium wheelbase Twin rear wheel, High rear axle 3500 3280 3550 4250
P 350 Medium wheelbase Twin rear wheel, Low rear axle 3500 3280 3550
K 300 Long wheelbase 3000 3040 3080
L 330 Long wheelbase 3290 3250 3550 3350
M 350 Long wheelbase Single rear wheel 3500 3850 3550 3490
N 350 Long wheelbase Twin rear wheel, High rear axle 3500 4250 4000 4100
R 350 Long wheelbase Twin rear wheel, Low rear axle 3500 4250 3550
S 350 HD 3500 4250 4000 4100

Digit 10 - Variant and Digit 11 - Gross Vehicle Mass in Kg - Vehicles built up to 08/2000 (continued)

Digit 10 Digit 11
E F G H J
A 260 Short wheelbase 2260
B 280 Short wheelbase 2720 2800 2500
C 300 Short wheelbase 2750 2840 2725 2800 2640
D 330 Short wheelbase
E 280 Medium wheelbase
F 300 Medium wheelbase 2710
G 330 Medium wheelbase
H 350 Medium wheelbase Single rear wheel
J 350 Medium wheelbase Twin rear wheel, High rear axle
P 350 Medium wheelbase Twin rear wheel, Low rear axle
K 300 Long wheelbase
L 330 Long wheelbase 3300 3450 3400 3500 3025
M 350 Long wheelbase Single rear wheel 3290 3450
N 350 Long wheelbase Twin rear wheel, High rear axle 3290 3550 3490
R 350 Long wheelbase Twin rear wheel, Low rear axle
S 350 HD 3850

Digit 12 - Seats - Vehicles built up to 08/2000

Digit 12 Description
1 – 9 Maximum number of seats M1/N1/M2/N2 vehicles
A 15 seats maximum M2 vehicles
B 17 seats maximum M2 vehicles
C 12 seats maximum M2 vehicles
D 14 seats maximum M2 vehicles
X 11 seats maximum M2 vehicles
Y 13 seats maximum M2 vehicles
Z 10 seats maximum M2 vehicles

Digit 13 - Transmission - Vehicles built up to 08/2000

Digit 13 Description
A 5-speed manual transmission (MT75)
B 5-speed manual transmission (MT75)
C 5-speed manual transaxle (VXT75)

Digit 14 - Final Drive - Vehicles built up to 08/2000

Digit 14 Ratio
A 4.23
B 4.54
C 4.63
D 5.13
E 4.56
F 4.88
G 4.23 with reduced GTM
H 4.54 with reduced GTM
J 4.63 with reduced GTM
K 5.13 with reduced GTM
L 4.56 with reduced GTM
M 4.88 with reduced GTM
P 4.55
Q 4.90
R 4.55 with reduced GTM
S 4.90 with reduced GTM

Digit 10 - Variant and Digit 14 - Gross Vehicle Mass in Kg - Vehicles built from 08/2000 onwards

Digit 10 Digit 14
A B C D E
A 260 Short wheelbase 2455 2510 2550 2000 2260
B 280 Short wheelbase 2640 2725 2680 2750 2720
C 300 Short wheelbase 2880 2920 2870 2960 2750
D 330 Short wheelbase 3210 3170 3300
E 280 Medium wheelbase 2710 2750 2790 2500 2830
F 300 Medium wheelbase 2950 2900 2990 3030 2710
G 330 Medium wheelbase 3280 3240 3025 3300
H 350 Medium wheelbase Single rear wheel 3500 3850 3550 3510 3490
J 350 Medium wheelbase Twin rear wheel, High rear axle 3500 3280 3550 3490
Y 280 Long wheelbase 2900 2800
K 300 Long wheelbase 3000 3040 3080 2900
L 330 Long wheelbase 3290 3250 3550 3350 3300
M 350 Long wheelbase Single rear wheel 3500 3850 3550 3490 3290
N 350 Long wheelbase Twin rear wheel, High rear axle 3500 4250 4000 4100 3290
P 350 Medium wheelbase Twin rear wheel, Low rear axle 3500 3280 3550 3490 3850
R 350 Long wheelbase Twin rear wheel, Low rear axle 3500 3490 3550 3850
S 350 Long wheelbase HD 3500 4250 4000 4100 3850
T 350 Medium wheelbase HD 3500 4250 3490 3500
U 350 Short wheelbase Single rear wheel 3500 3490 3500
V 350 Short wheelbase Double rear wheel 3500 3490 3500
W 350 Medium wheelbase Single rear wheel, High front axle 3500 3850 3490 3500
X 350 Long wheelbase Single rear wheel, High front axle 3500 3850 3490 3500

Digit 10 - Variant and Digit 14 - Gross Vehicle Mass in Kg - Vehicles built from 08/2000 onwards (continued)

Digit 10 Digit 14
F G H J K
A 260 Short wheelbase 2350 2565 2600
B 280 Short wheelbase 2800 2500 2760 2800
C 300 Short wheelbase 2840 2725 2800 2640 3000
D 330 Short wheelbase
E 280 Medium wheelbase 2800
F 300 Medium wheelbase 3000
G 330 Medium wheelbase
H 350 Medium wheelbase Single rear wheel
J 350 Medium wheelbase Twin rear wheel, High rear axle
P 350 Medium wheelbase Twin rear wheel, Low rear axle
K 300 Long wheelbase
L 330 Long wheelbase 3450 3400 3500 3025
M 350 Long wheelbase Single rear wheel 3450 3510
N 350 Long wheelbase Twin rear wheel, High rear axle 3550 3490
R 350 Long wheelbase Twin rear wheel, Low rear axle
S 350 HD 3490
T 350 Medium wheelbase HD

Digit 11 - Final Drive Ratio - Vehicles built from 08/2000 to 02/2001

Digit 11 Ratio
A 4.23
B 4.54
C 4.63
D 5.13
E 4.56
F 4.88
G 4.23 with reduced GTM
H 4.54 with reduced GTM
J 4.63 with reduced GTM
K 5.13 with reduced GTM
L 4.56 with reduced GTM
M 4.88 with reduced GTM
P 4.55
Q 4.90
R 4.55 with reduced GTM
S 4.90 with reduced GTM

Digit 12 - Seats - Vehicles built from 08/2000 to 02/2001

Digit 12 Description
1 — 9 Maximum number of seats M1/N1/M2/N2 vehicles
A 15 seats maximum M2 vehicles
B 17 seats maximum M2 vehicles
C 12 seats maximum M2 vehicles
D 14 seats maximum M2 vehicles

Digit 13 - Transmission - Vehicles built from 08/2000 to 02/2001

Digit 13 Description
A 5-speed manual transmission (MT75)
B 5-speed manual transmission (MT75)
C 5-speed manual transaxle (VXT75)
D 5-speed auto shift manual (MT75)
E 5-speed auto shift manual (MT75)

Digit 11 - Seats - Vehicles built 02/2001 onwards

Digit 11 Description
1-9 Maximum number of seatsM1/N1/M2/N2
A 15 seats maximum M2 vehicles
B 17 seats maximum M2 vehicles
C 12 seats maximum M2 vehicles
D 14 seats maximum M2 vehicles

Digit 12 - Transmission - Vehicles built 02/2001 onwards

Digit 12 Description
A 5-speed manual transmission (MT75)
B 5-speed auto shift manual (MT75)
D 5-speed manual transmission (MT75)
E 5-speed manual transaxle (VXT75)
F 5-speed auto shift manual (MT75)
G 6-speed manual transmission (MT82)

Digit 13 - Final Drive Ratio - Vehicles built 02/2001 onwards

Digit 13 Ratio
A 4.23
B 4.54
C 4.63
D 5.13
E 5.88
F 5.88 with reduced GTM
G 4.23 with reduced GTM
H 4.54 with reduced GTM
J 4.63 with reduced GTM
K 5.13 with reduced GTM
L 3.77
M 4.27
N 3.77 with reduced GTM
P 4.27 with reduced GTM

Item 9: Wheelbase

Wheelbase
Measured in mm.

Item 10: Rear Axle/Axle Ratio

Code Ratio
A T51 / 4.88 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
B T51 / 4.55 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
C T51 / 4.90 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
D T51 4.08 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
E T51/ 5.88 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
F T53/ 5.88 rear wheel drive twin rear wheel
G T51 / 4.63 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
H T51 / 3.77 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
J T51 / 4.27 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
K T53 / 3.77 rear wheel drive twin rear wheel
L T51 / 3.77 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
M T51 / 4.56 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
N 4.23 front wheel drive
P T51 / 5.13 rear wheel drive single rear wheel
R T53 / 4.27 rear wheel drive twin rear wheel
X T53 / 4.63 rear wheel drive twin rear wheel
Y T53 / 5.13 rear wheel drive twin rear wheel

Item 12: Transmission/Transaxle Identification

Code Transmission
C8 MT75 5 speed transmission close ratio (3.87)
M6 MT82 6 speed manual transmission (5.44)
V2 VXT75 5 speed transaxle (3.80)
V8 VXT75 5 speed transaxle (3.67)
W2 MT75 5 speed transmission wide ratio (4.20)
WR1 MT75 5 speed transmission wide ratio (4.17)

Item 13: Door Combination

Code Roof Front Doors Hinged Side Loading Doors
Low Mid High LH sliding RH sliding RH sliding LH sliding
A x x
B x x
C x x
D x x x
E x x x
F x x x
G x x x
H x x x
J x x x
K x x x
L x x x
M x x x
N x x
P x x x
Q x x x
R x x x
S x x x
T x x x
V x x x

Item 13: Door Combination (continued)

Code Rear Loading Doors
Double Hinged Low Double Hinged High Tailgate Double Hinged Extra High
A x
B x
C x
D x
E x
F x
G x
H x
J x
K x
L x
M x
N x
P x
Q x
R x
S x
T x
V x

Item 14: Rear Suspension

Code Rear Springs and Shock Absorber
AA Standard
1L Heavy duty suspension
B1 Soft ride suspension
03 High center of gravity vehicle
B3 Soft ride suspension and high center of gravity vehicle

Item 15: Hand of Drive

Code Drive
L Left-hand drive
R Right-hand drive

Item 16: Body Color Codes

Code Body Color
BD Safron yellow
EC Pepper red medium solid
EM Radiant red solid
KD Dark blue
KH Collage blue medium solid
KL Dark true blue solid
KZ Ontario blue
MT Medium steel blue medium solid
ND Colorado red solid
ZA Diamond white
ZJ Moondust silver medium solid

Item 17: Brakes

Code Brake System
D Booster with dual line diagonal split brake system, without anti-lock brakes (ABS)
B Booster with dual line diagonal split brake system, with anti-lock brakes (ABS)

Item 18: Interior Trim

Code Seat Trim Description Door trim Color
5KA Cordwain Low back individual passenger Cordwain Medium dark graphite
5KB Stylize Low back individual passenger Cordwain Medium dark graphite
5KC Cordwain Low back dual passenger Cordwain Medium dark graphite
5KD Stylize Low back dual passenger Cordwain Medium dark graphite
5LB Cordwain High back individual passenger Cordwain Medium dark graphite
5LC Cordwain High back dual passenger Cordwain Medium dark graphite
5LD Stylize High back individual passenger Cordwain Medium dark graphite
5LE Stylize High back dual passenger Cordwain Medium dark graphite
5MD Vertigo Low back individual passenger Cordwain Medium dark graphite
5ME Vertigo Low back dual passenger Cordwain Medium dark graphite

Item 19: Smoke Values

Smoke Value Engine Code Engine Emissions
1.22 D 3 F A 2.0L 75PS Stage III LDT
0.66 F 3 F A 2.0L 85PS Stage III LDT
1.32 A B F A 2.0L 100PS Stage III LDT
0.96 A B F A 2.0L 100PS Stage III LDT
2.33 F I F A 2.0L 125PS Stage III LDT
0.75 F 4 F A 2.4L 75PS Stage III LDT
1.19 D 2 F A 2.4L 90PS Stage III LDT
0.9 D 2 F B 2.4L 90PS Stage III LDT
0.69 H E F A 2.4L 90PS Stage I LDT
0.68 D 4 F A 2.4L 120PS Stage III LDT
1.69 H F F A 2.4L 120PS Stage I LDT
0.88 D 0 F A 2.4L 125PS Stage III LDT
1.86 F 3 FA 2.0L 85PS Stage III LDT
1.9 H 9 F A 2.4L 135PS Stage III LDT
1.88 F X F A 2.4L 115PS Stage III LDT

Item 20: Engine Type Codes

Code Engine Catalytic Converter kW RPM Transmission / Transaxle Emission
ABFA 2.0L 100PS Y 73.6 4000 M Stage III LDT
ABFB 2.0L 100PS Y 73.6 4000 M Stage III LDT
D0FA 2.4L 125PS Y 92.0 3800 M Stage III LDT
D2FA 2.4L 90PS Y 66.2 4000 M/ASM Stage III LDT
D2FA 2.4L 90PS Y 66.2 4000 ASM Stage III LDT
D2FB 2.4L 90PS Y 66.2 4000 M Stage III LDT
D2FE 2.4L 90PS Y M Stage IV LDT
D3FA 2.0L 75PS Y 55.2 3300 M Stage III LDT
D4FA 2.4L 120PS Y 88.3 4000 M Stage III LDT
E5FA 2.3L 145PS Y 107.0 5500 M Stage IV CAR
E5FB 2.3L 145PS Y 103.1 5500 M Australia ADR 37.00
E5FC 2.3L 145PS Y - - M Alternative fuel
E5FD 2.4L 145PS Y - - - Mexico 91 RON
FXFA 2.4L 115PS Y 85.0 3800 M Stage III LDT
F1FA 2.0L 125PS Y 92.0 3800 M Stage III LDT
F3FA 2.0L 85PS Y 62.5 4000 M Stage III LDT
F4FA 2.4L 75PS Y 55.2 3500 M Stage III LDT
HEFA 2.4L 90PS N 66.2 4000 M Stage I LDT
HFFA 2.4L 120PS N 88.3 4000 M Stage I LDT
H9FA 2.4L 135PS Y 101.0 3500 M Stage III LDT

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