2001 Lincoln Town Car OEM Service & Repair Manual

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 to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label. Vehicle Identification Number World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI). SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2001 Town Car Workshop Manual Item Description 1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI) 2 Restraint type code 3 Vehicle line and series code 4 Engine code 5 VIN check digit code 6 Model year code 7 Assembly plant code 8 Production sequence number 03.10.2014 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF-ПК _5552/S1G~us~en~file=S1...

 1LN Lincoln, USA, passenger car  1LJ Lincoln, USA, incomplete vehicle  1L1 Lincoln, USA, Limousine Restraint Code The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.  L Active safety belts all positions, driver and front passenger air bags  F Active safety belts all positions, driver and front passenger second generation air bags  H Active safety belts all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags Vehicle Line and Series Code Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series code.  M81 Executive Series  M82 Signature Series  M83 Cartier Series  M84 Executive (LWB)  M85 Cartier (LWB) Engine Code 03.10.2014 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF-ПК _5552/S1G~us~en~file=S1...

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.  W 4.6L EFI (SOHC), EFI, eight cylinder Check Digit Code The ninth VIN position is a computer generated check digit code (0-9). Model Year Code The tenth VIN position is the model year code.  1 2001 Assembly Plant Code 03.10.2014 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF-ПК _5552/S1G~us~en~file=S1...

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.  S Pilot Plant, Allen Park, Michigan (USA)  Y Wixom, Michigan (USA) Production Sequence Number The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number. These numbers determine the vehicle build order and provide warranty information. 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 front left-hand door jamb. 03.10.2014 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF-ПК _5552/S1G~us~en~file=S1...

VC Label Incomplete Vehicle (Typical) Item Description 1 Exterior paint color code 2 Region code 3 Special order code (DSO domestic special order FSO foreign special order 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 11 Powertrain calibration information 03.10.2014 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF-ПК _5552/S1G~us~en~file=S1...

VC Label Canada (Typical) VC Label Mexico (Typical) 03.10.2014 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF-ПК _5552/S1G~us~en~file=S1...

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Reference Exterior Paint Code The first set of paint code letters listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of letters listed (if applicable) indicate a two-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat. Primary Body Color Codes 03.10.2014 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF-ПК _5552/S1G~us~en~file=S1...

 BQ Light Parchment Gold  HC Ivory Parchment (tri-coat)  FL Toreador Red  GT Autumn Red  LL Deep Wedgewood Blue  FT Charcoal Green Metallic  TS Silver Frost  TV Midnight Gray  UA Ebony  WF White Pearl (tri-coat)  WT Performance White  L3 Medium Pacific Blue Metallic  L2 True Blue Metallic Two-Tone Color Codes  RC Medium Platinum, Signature Series  BQ Light Parchment Gold, Signature Series  TS Silver Frost, Signature Series Brake Code The brake type codes are:  3 Four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Traction Control  Blank ABS brakes without Traction Control 03.10.2014 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF-ПК _5552/S1G~us~en~file=S1...

Interior Trim Code The interior trim codes are listed below. The first digit indicates the interior fabric. The second digit indicates the interior color.  S G-grain leather (standard on Executive and Signature series)  Q Nudo leather (standard on Cartier series)  X G-grain leather (standard and only available on handling package) The interior trim colors are:  R Dark Denim  X Oxford White/Light Graphite  H Medium Parchment  G Light Parchment  2 Light Graphite  W Midnight Black Tape/Paint Stripe Code 03.10.2014 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF-ПК _5552/S1G~us~en~file=S1...

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply. Radio Code The radio type codes are:  6 P100I Premium AM/FM electronic stereo with cassette  H M100 AM/FM stereo with cassette 03.10.2014 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF-ПК _5552/S1G~us~en~file=S1...

2001 Lincoln Town Car OEM Service & Repair Manual

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