Engine: Application and ID

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
The U.S. Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement Act of 1984 requires identification of certain high theft vehicles to reduce the National Auto Theft Rate. This federal law requires Ford Motor Company to affix the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on specific parts. These parts are:
^ Bumpers
^ Front Fenders
^ Hood
^ Front Doors
^ Quarter Panels
^ Liftgate
^ Engine
^ Transaxles

In addition, the service replacement parts must also be identified as "service" parts. In the event of collision damage not requiring part replacement or drivetrain service, the technicians making the repairs should take care not to damage or remove the labels, unless such action is reasonably necessary in performing the repair.

The areas selected for the location of the "production" and "service" labels are unlikely to be affected during normal servicing and non-collision repairs.

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
The Vehicle Certification Label is affixed to the LH door jamb below the latch striker. The upper half of the label contains the:
^ Name of the manufacturer
^ Month day, and year of manufacture
^ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
^ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
^ Certification statement

The Vehicle Certification Label also contains a 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This number is used for warranty identification of the vehicle and indicates engine identification.

EMISSION CALIBRATION LABEL
The emission calibration label is located on the underside of the hood. The label gives vacuum hose routing information, ignition timing information and idle speed information. The label also identifies the engine size and the spark plug specifications