1999 Ford Escort Service & Repair Manual Software

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Identification Codes The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-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 number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label. Vehicle Identification Number The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code. 1FA — Ford, USA, passenger car 1FD — Ford, USA, incomplete vehicle SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 1999 Escort/Tracer Workshop Manual Item Description 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Restraint type code 3 Line, series, body type (passenger car) 4 Engine code 5 VIN check digit 6 Model year code 7 Assembly plant code 8 Production sequence number 30.10. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_3360/SXF~us~en~...

1ME — Mercury, USA, passenger car 1MH — Mercury, USA, incomplete vehicle 2FA — Ford, Canada, passenger car 2FD — Ford, Canada, incomplete vehicle 2ME — Mercury, Canada, passenger car 2MH — Mercury, Canada, incomplete vehicle 3FA — Ford, Mexico, passenger car 3FE — Ford, Mexico, incomplete vehicle 3ME — Mercury, Mexico, passenger car 1LN — Lincoln, USA, passenger car 1LJ — Lincoln, USA, incomplete vehicle The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code. L — Active safety belts — all positions, first generation air bags, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis F — Active safety belts — all positions, second generation air bags, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Escort, Tracer B — Active safety belts — all positions, second generation air bags, driver and front passenger air bags, Continental, Town Car B — Active safety belts — all positions, Escort, Tracer L — Active safety belts — all positions, driver and front passenger air bags, Escort, Tracer K — Active safety belts — all positions, second generation air bags, driver and front passenger, Escort Coupe Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type. 30.10. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_3360/SXF~us~en~...

P71 — Crown Victoria (Base 4-door) P72 — Crown Victoria (Base 4-door) P73 — Crown Victoria (Base 4-door) P74 — Crown Victoria (LX 4-door) M74 — Grand Marquis (GS 4-door) M75 — Grand Marquis (LS 4-door) C97 — Continental L81 — Town Car (Executive series) L82 — Town Car (Signature series) L83 — Town Car (Cartier designer series) P10 — Escort (Base 4-door) P11 — Escort (Coupe, LX 2-door) P13 — Escort (LX 4-door) P15 — Escort (LX station wagon) M10 — Tracer (Base, GS 4-door) M13 — Tracer (LS 4-door) M15 — Tracer (LS station wagon) The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code. W — 4.6L EFI (SOHC), eight cylinder (Romeo), Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car 9 — 4.6L, eight cylinder (Natural Gas), Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis V — 4.6L, EFI (DOHC), eight cylinder, Continental 3 — 2.0L, EFI (DOHC), ZETEC four cylinder, Escort P — 2.0L, S.P.I. 2000, four cylinder, Escort/Tracer 30.10. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_3360/SXF~us~en~...

The ninth VIN position is the check digit code (0-9). The tenth VIN position is the model year code. X — 1999 The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. X — St. Thomas, Talbotville, Ontario (Canada), Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis S — Pilot Plant, Allen Park, Michigan (USA), Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Continental, Town Car, Escort/Tracer Y — Wixom, Michigan (USA), Continental, Town Car F — Dearborn, Michigan (USA), Town Car R — Hermosillo (Mexico), Escort, Tracer W — Wayne, Michigan (USA), Escort, Tracer 30.10. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_3360/SXF~us~en~...

The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number. Ford — 100001 Lincoln/Mercury — 600001 Vehicle Certification (VC) Label The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). The VC label is located on the left-hand front door jamb. Item Description 1 Exterior paint color code 2 Region code 3 Special order code (DSO — domestic special order FSO — foreign special order 30.10. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_3360/SXF~us~en~...

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Reference Refer to the paint manufacturer's code book for exterior color information. PTO — paint, tire option special order) 4 Brake type code 5 Interior trim code 6 Tape/paint stripe code 7 Radio type code 8 Axle ratio code 9 Transmission code 10 Spring code 30.10. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_3360/SXF~us~en~...

The brake type codes are: 3 — 4-Wheel disc brake, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis 4 — 4-Wheel disc brake with anti-lock brakes (ABS), Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis A — 4-Wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control, Continental, Town Car B — 4-Wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes (ABS), Town Car A — Front disc/rear drum, Escort, Tracer B — Anti-lock with front disc/rear drum, Escort, Tracer C — Anti-lock with 4-wheel disc, Escort, Tracer 1 — 4-wheel disc, Escort, Tracer 30.10. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_3360/SXF~us~en~...

The interior trim codes are listed below. The first letter/number is for the interior fabric. The second letter is for the interior color. K — Laura Cloth (Split Bench), Crown Victoria P — Laura Cloth (Split Bench), Crown Victoria Fleet and Police R — G-Grain Vinyl (Split Bench), Crown Victoria Fleet and Police H — Cloth Stockton (Front Bucket), Crown Victoria Fleet and Police I — Laura Cloth (Front Bucket), Crown Victoria Fleet and Police L — Leather G-Grain with Montana Vinyl (Split Bench), Crown Victoria A — Dalton Cloth (Split Bench), Crown Victoria S — Kirk Cloth (Split Bench), Grand Marquis B — Atmore Cloth (Split Bench), Grand Marquis D — Lux Cloth, Crown Victoria E — G-Grain Super Soft Leather, Crown Victoria M — Lux Cloth, Grand Marquis N — G-Grain Super Soft Leather, Grand Marquis J — Leather G-Grain with Montana Vinyl (Split Bench), Grand Marquis 6 — Super Soft Leather (Front Bucket), Continental 7 — Super Soft Leather (Split Bench), Continental R — Leather G-Grain (40/20/40 Bench), Town Car (Executive Series) S — Leather G-Grain (40/20/40 Bench), Town Car (Signature Series) Q — Nudo Leather (40/20/40 Bench), Town Car (Signature Series) X — Leather G-Grain (40/20/40 Bench), Town Car (Handling Package) J — Brook II (Individual Sport), Escort 30.10. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_3360/SXF~us~en~...

4 — Quantum (Individual Sport Coupe), Escort 3 — Quantum (Individual Sport Coupe less special equipment package), Escort Z — Brook II (Individual), Escort LX 1 — Nautilus (Individual), Tracer R — Leather (Individual), Tracer The interior trim colors are: K — Denim/White, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis X — Oxford White/Light Graphite, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car 2 — Light Graphite, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis R — Dark Denim, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car T — Medium Truffle, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis H — Medium Parchment, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car G — Light Parchment, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Continental, Town Car J — Light/Medium Parchment, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis P — Medium Prairie Tan, Continental 2 — Light Graphite/Medium Graphite, Continental, Town Car W — Midnight Black/Graphite, Continental W — Midnight Black, Town Car, Escort, Tracer A — Medium Graphite, Escort, Tracer D — Denim Blue, Escort, Tracer E — Medium Prairie Tan, Escort, Tracer 30.10. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_3360/SXF~us~en~...

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply to all vehicles. If applicable, the code(s) is as follows: C — Chestnut, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis J — Medium Red, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis P — Light Charcoal, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis Q — Dark Blue, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis B — Black, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis The radio type codes are: F — AM/FM Electronic Radio (Police), Crown Victoria H — AM/FM Electronic Stereo with Cassette, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis 6 — AM/FM Premium Electronic Stereo with Cassette, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Escort, Tracer 5 — AM/FM Premium Electronic Stereo with Single CD and Cassette, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis L — AM/FM Electronic Stereo with Cassette and Clock, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis 1 — Electronic AM/FM Stereo Cassette, Continental 3 — Electronic LUX with JBL sound and CD, Continental A — Premium Radio, Town Car B — Premium Radio with JBL sound, Town Car T — Two-Way Radio, Crown Victoria (Police) E — Standard Radio, Town Car F — Electronic AM/FM stereo, Escort, Tracer H — Electronic AM/FM stereo with Cassette, Escort, Tracer 30.10. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_3360/SXF~us~en~...

1999 Ford Escort Service & Repair Manual Software

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