Engine number, Transmission/transaxle code designations, Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2005 Five Hundred v.3 User Manual
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transaxle.
Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label . The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Code
Description
A
CVT (continuously variable transaxle)
B
Six-speed automatic (Aisin F21)
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