Lincoln Navigator: Identification Codes / Identification Codes. Description and Operation

VIN

VIN Locator

The VIN is a 17-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 is also found on the VC label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

World Manufacturer Identifier

The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier).

• 5LM - Lincoln, USA, MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)

Restraint Type

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint and GVW code.

• J - 7,001-8,000 lb GVW , active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags and side impact inflatable restraints (1st, 2nd and 3rd row)

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

• J2K - Navigator, Reserve, RWD
• J2L - Navigator, Reserve, 4WD
• J2M - Navigator, RWD
• J2N - Navigator, 4WD
• J2R - Navigator, Preferred,4WD
• J2S - Navigator, Presidential,4WD
• J2T - Navigator, Black Label,4WD
• J3K - Navigator L, Reserve,RWD
• J3L - Navigator L, Reserve,4WD
• J3M - Navigator L, RWD
• J3N - Navigator L, 4WD
• J3S - Navigator L, Presidential, 4WD
• J3T - Navigator L, Black Label,4WD

Engine Type

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.

• T - 3.5L, V6, GTDI (gasoline turbocharged direct injection), electronic fuel injection

Check Digit

The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

• 0 - 9

Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

• N - 2022

Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

• E - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)

Production Sequence Number

The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

• A00001 - G99999

VC Codes

VC Label Locator

The VC label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN . It also includes GVW and tire information. If a vehicle requires replacement of the VC label and is 4 years old or less, an authorized dealer must submit the VIN to their respective regional office. The regional office will submit a web form to the assembly plant for the replacement label. Once the label has been printed, a representative from the regional office will deliver the label to the dealer and witness installation on the vehicle. If a vehicle is more than 4 years old and requires a replacement label, the dealer must submit a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Paint Codes

Paint codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first set of numbers/letters indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of letters/numbers (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color. All paint codes are a base/clear coat finish.

Primary Body Color

• AB - Ocean Drive Blue
• AZ - Star White/Prestine White (Tri-Coat)
• C8 - Fight Blue
• EB - Chroma Crystal Blue
• FU - Manhattan Green
• GS - Ceramic Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat
• HY - Dark Matter/Starlight Gray
• JS - Iconic Silver/Silver Radiance
• UM - Infinite Black
• XF - Chroma Cavier Dark Grey Metallic

Wheelbase Codes

The following identifies the vehicle wheelbase:

• 123 - 3,112 mm (122.5 in) wheelbase
• 132 - 3,342 mm (131.6 in) wheelbase

Interior Trim Codes

Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first digit listed indicates the seat type and fabric style. The second digit indicates the interior trim color.

Interior Trim Type

• B – Leather with Lincoln Star perf
• C – Luxury Micro Perforated leather 2
• E – Perforated leather 2 low back bucket seats
• F – Leather with Diamond perforated
• G – V/L Vinyl w/Micro perforated Venetian leather
• P – Luxury perforated leather 40/40 low back bucket seats
• V – Luxury Micro Perforated leather 1

Interior Trim Color Codes

• 2 – Black Onyx/Russet
• B – Green
• F – Cashmere
• N – Sandstone
• R – Blue
• W – Black Onyx

Tape/Paint Stripe Codes

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Codes

The following lists available radio codes:

• 7 - AM / FM stereo, Digital A2B (Automobile Audio Bus)
• F - Branded AM / FM stereo, HD (High-Definition), SDARS (Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System), Digital A2B (Automobile Audio Bus)

Axle Type

The following lists the available axle ratios and associated codes:

• 3L - 3.73 ratio, electronic limited slip

Transmission Codes

Available transmissions are as follows:

• U - 10-speed automatic (10R80)

Spring Codes

Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first 2 characters identify the RH and LH front springs. The third and fourth characters identify the RH and LH rear springs.

Front Springs

• AA - 5L14-3C098-AB
• BB - 5L14-3C098-BB
• CC - 3L1J-18B036-AA
• DD - 5L74-3C098-AC
• FF - 3L14-18B036-BA
• HH - 3L14-18B036-DA

Rear Springs

• 11 - 4L14-18W002-AA
• 33 - 5L14-5A965-BB
• 44 - 5L14-5A965-AB
• 55 - 4L1J-18W002-AA
• 66 - 5L74-5A965-AB

Powertrain Calibration Information

NOTE: Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the VC label. Because of this, calibration identification consisting of more than 5 characters will wrap to the second line on the VC label.

Powertrain calibration information is printed in the lower right corner of the VC label. Only the base calibration information is printed. Revision levels will not appear, however, they can be obtained through a scan tool using the most current software revision.

Model Year

• H - 2017
• J - 2018
• K - 2019
• L - 2020
• M - 2021
• N - 2022

Vehicle Code

• B9 - Navigator

Transmission Code

• 2 - Automatic transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emission/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning these calibration numbers. Unique identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate between tires, drive configurations, final drive ratios and other calibration-significant factors. These 2 characters are chosen by the analyst to provide identifiable information unique to each calibration. For example, using the number 2 to denote a 2- valve engine versus using the number 4 to denote a 4-valve engine provides an easily identifiable difference.

Fleet Coding

• 0 - Certification (U.S. 4K, final sale in export markets)
• 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
• 2 - Fast Automobile Manufacturers' Association, U.S.
• 3 - Alternative durability protocol, U.S.
• 4 - Not assigned
• 5 - Not assigned
• 6 - EVAP
• 7 - Mileage accumulation aging endurance durability
• 8 - OBD
• 9 - Not assigned

Certification Region

• 5 - U.S. 50 states
• A - U.S. federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
• B - U.S. California standard, includes U.S. green states
• C - Canada
• D - China
• E - European Community - Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and UK (United Kingdom)
• F - ECC (European Extended Community) - E-plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia
• G - GCC (Gulf Cooperative Council) - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE (United Arab Emirates)
• H - Hong Kong
• J - Japan
• K - Korea
• L - Malaysia
• M - Mexico
• N - New Zealand
• P - Australia
• Q - South America (Brazil)
• S - Singapore
• T - Taiwan
• U - South America (unleaded fuel regions)
• V - Vietnam
• X - Rest Of World (ROW)
• Y - Military
• Z - Israel

Revision Level (not printed on label)

• 91-99 - Hardware and certification levels
• 01-04 - Preliminary levels
• 00 - Job 1 production (initial certification)
• 05-09 - Pre-job 1 revisions to calibrations
• 10-89 - Post-job 1 revisions to calibrations
• 0B - Durability test level
• BD - OBD intermediate level (pre-05)