DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Identification Codes
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The official VIN for title and registration purposes is stamped on a metal plate and fastened to the
instrument panel. It is positioned close to the windshield glass on the left-hand side of the vehicle and
is visible from the outside.
The vehicle identification number is also located on the vehicle certification label.
SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2000 Cougar Workshop Manual
Label Locations
Item Description
1 VIN plate
2 Vehicle certification label
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World Manufacturer Identifier
Vehicle Identification Number
(Typical)
Item Description
1 World manufacturer identifier
2 Manufacturer specification
3 Line, series, body type
4 Check digit
5 Vehicle model year
6 Production sequence number
7 Assembly plant
8 Engine type
9 Restraint system type
VIN Positions 1, 2 and 3
Codes Manufacturer Make Type
1FA Ford Motor Company, USA Ford Passenger Car
1FM Ford Motor Company, USA Ford MPV
1FT Ford Motor Company, USA Ford Truck (Complete Vehicle)
1FD Ford Motor Company, USA Ford Incomplete Vehicle
1FC Ford Motor Company, USA Ford Basic (Stripped) Chassis
1FB Ford Motor Company, USA Ford Bus
1FF Ford Motor Company, USA Ford Motor Vehicle Equipment w/o Engine/Powertrain
(Glider)
1ME Ford Motor Company, USA Mercury Passenger Car
1MH Ford Motor Company, USA Mercury Incomplete Vehicle
1LN Ford Motor Company, USA Lincoln Passenger Car
1LJ Ford Motor Company, USA Lincoln Incomplete Vehicle
1ZV Auto Alliance International, Inc. Ford Passenger Car
1ZW Ford Motor Company, USA Mercury Passenger Car
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Restraint System Type
Manufacturer Specification
2FA Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Ltd.
Ford Passenger Car
2FM Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Ltd.
Ford MPV
2FT Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Ltd.
Ford Truck (Complete Vehicle)
2FD Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Ltd.
Ford Incomplete Vehicle
2FC Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Ltd.
Ford Basic (Stripped) Chassis
2FB Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Ltd.
Ford Bus
2FF Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Ltd.
Ford Motor Vehicle Equipment w/o Engine/Powertrain
(Glider)
2ME Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Ltd.
Mercury Passenger Car
2MH Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Ltd.
Mercury Incomplete Vehicle
3FA Ford Motor Company (Mexico) Ford Passenger Car
3FB Ford Motor Company (Mexico) Ford Bus
3FC Ford Motor Company (Mexico) Ford Basic (Stripped) Chassis
3FE Ford Motor Company (Mexico) Ford Incomplete Vehicle
3FM Ford Motor Company (Mexico) Ford MPV
3FT Ford Motor Company (Mexico) Ford Truck (Complete Vehicle)
3ME Ford Motor Company (Mexico) Mercury Passenger Car
4F2 Ford Motor Company, USA Mazda MPV
4F3 Ford Motor Company, USA Mazda Incomplete Vehicle
4F4 Ford Motor Company, USA Mazda Truck (Complete Vehicle)
4M2 Ford Motor Company, USA Mercury MPV
4M3 Ford Motor Company, USA Mercury Incomplete Vehicle
4M4 Ford Motor Company, USA Mercury Truck (Complete Vehicle)
4N2 Ford Motor Company, USA Nissan MPV
4N3 Ford Motor Company, USA Nissan Incomplete Vehicle
4N4 Ford Motor Company, USA Nissan Truck (Complete Vehicle)
KNJ Kia Motors Inc. Korea Ford Passenger Car (Imported Aspire)
VIN Position 4
VIN Code Description
F Active belts (all positions) and air bags (driver and passenger)
H Active belts (all positions) and front and side air bags (driver and passenger)
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Line, Series, Body Type
Engine Type
Check Digit
Vin Position 9 is a check digit.
Vehicle Model Year
Assembly Plant
VIN Position 5
Code
Vehicle
Type Vehicle Origin
M Passenger
car
Lincoln, Mercury, North American vehicles
P Passenger
car
Ford North American vehicles
T Passenger
car
All passenger cars imported from outside North America or non-Ford built
passenger car marketed by Ford in North America
VIN Position 6 and 7
VIN Code Line Series Additional Optional Exterior Nameplates Body Type Body Code
60 Cougar I4 - 3-door BC
61 Cougar V6 - 3-door BC
VIN Position 8
VIN Code Displacement Liters Displacement CID Cylinders Fuel Manufacturer
3 2.0 122 4 Gasoline Ford
L 2.5 153 6 Gasoline Ford
VIN Position 10
VIN Code Year
W 1998
X 1999
Y 2000
1 2001
VIN Position 11
VIN Code Plant Location
A Atlanta: Hapeville, Georgia
B Oakville: Oakville, Ontario
D Ohio: Avon Lake, Ohio
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Production Sequence Number
Vehicle Certification (VC) Number
The vehicle certification label also contains a 17 character vehicle identification number. This number
is used for warranty identification of the vehicle.
F Dearborn: Dearborn, Michigan
G Chicago: Chicago, Illinois
H Lorain: Lorain, Ohio
J IMMSA: Monterrey, Mexico
K Kansas City: Claycomo, Missouri
N Norfolk: Norfolk, Virginia
P Twin Cities: St. Paul, Minnesota
R Hermosillo: Hermosillo, Mexico
T Edison: Edison, New Jersey
U Louisville: Louisville, Kentucky
W Wayne: Wayne, Michigan
X St. Thomas: Talbotville, Ontario
Y Wixom: Wixom, Michigan
Z St Louis: Hazlewood, Missouri
5 AAI: Flat Rock, Michigan
6 Mazda-Kia: Kyrung Ki-Do, Korea
VIN Position 12 through 17
Sequence Number
100,001 through 599,999 - Ford Division vehicles
600,001 through 999,999 - Lincoln and Mercury Division vehicles
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Exterior Paint Color Codes
Vehicle Certification Label (Typical)
Item Description
1 Build date
2 Gross vehicle weight ratings in pounds (LB) and kilograms (KG)
3 Name and location of manufacturer
4 Front gross axle ratings in pounds (LB) and kilograms (KG)
5 Rear gross axle ratio ratings in pounds (LB) and kilograms (KG)
6 Accessory reserve load codes
7 District/special order codes
8 Transmission/transaxle codes
9 Axle ratio codes
10 Suspension identification codes
11 Radio type codes
12 Tape stripe/paint stripe codes
13 Interior trim codes (first code letter = fabric and seat type, second code letter = color)
14 Brake type codes
15 Sales region codes
16 Body type codes
17 Exterior paint colors
18 Type
19 Vehicle identification number
Code Color
EZ Rio Red C/C
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Body Type Codes
Body Type codes do not appear on late production vehicle certification labels.
Brake Type Codes
Moulding Codes
Moulding codes do not appear on late production vehicle certification labels.
Interior Trim (Fabric) Codes
HL Laser Red Tint C/C
NE Dark Tourmaline
W4 White C/C
UB Ebony C/C
TU Silver Frost
BJ Ash Gold C/C
BG Bright Amber C/C Metallic
K9 Medium Melina Blue
FS Spruce Green
VIN Code Line Series Additional Optional Exterior Nameplates Body Type Body Code
D Cougar 20 - 3-door BC
G Cougar 30 - 3-door BC
Code Brake Type
2 Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
3 ABS with traction control
Line (Series) Code Color (Components)
Cougar BC Color Keyed to Exterior Paint
Code Trim Scheme Fabric Seat Type
Q Duet Individual
R/S Wellington/Celtic Individual
8 Leathers Individual
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Interior Trim (Color) Codes
Radio Type Codes
Axle Ratio Codes
Transaxle Codes
Suspension Spring Codes - Front
Suspension Spring Codes - Rear
Code Trim Color
8W Midnight Black
Code Radio Type
4 4500 - Radio/Cassette
3 4600 - Radio/CD
2 4700 - Radio/Cassette
J 5000 - Radio/Cassette
V 6000 - Radio/CD
W 7000 - Premium Radio/Cassette
Code Axle Ratio
B 4.06
C 3.84
Code Transaxle
5 5-Speed Manual (MTX-75)
T CD4E Automatic
Front Springs 5310 - Left (267),
Right (268)
Coding Part No. Catch Word
J 94BB-JA JAP
K 94BB-KA MSR
L 94BB-LA NYA
M 94BB-MA ARA
N 94BB-NA DZM
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Rear Springs 5560 - Left (269),
Right (270)
Coding Part No. Catch Word
A 94BB-AA STB
B 94BB-BA HNA
C 94BB-CA CBT
D 94BB-DA ZWT
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Jacking
Jacking Points
WARNING: Always position the vehicle on a hard level surface. If the vehicle must be
jacked up on a soft surface use load spreading blocks under the jack. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal injury.
Before commencing any repairs that involve jacking the vehicle, it is essential that the following
instructions are fully understood.
It is important that only the correct jacking and support locations are used at all times.
The vehicle may be lifted by positioning a floor jack under the outer rocker panel and supported by
vehicle axle stands. The location is identified by an arrow symbol stamped in the outer rocker panel.
Use a cushioned pad, if possible, to avoid damaging body paint.
SECTION 100-02: Jacking and Lifting 2000 Cougar Workshop Manual
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