1971 Door Data Plate
(Vehicle Certification Label) 
The Vehicle Certification Label (V.C. Label) is affixed on the left front door lock face panel or door pillar. The upper half of the label contains the name of manufacturer, month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and the certification statement.
The V.C. label also contains the Vehicle Identification Number. This number is also used for warranty identification of the vehicle. The first number indicates the model year. The letter following the model year number indicates the manufacturing assembly plant. The next two numbers designate the Body Serial Code followed by a letter expressing the Engine Code. The last six digits of the Vehicle Identification Number indicate the Consecutive Unit Number of each unit built at each assembly plant. The Consecutive Unit Numbers begin at 100,001 for Ford Torino, Ranchero and Elite.
Below is the definition of the data. Click on the descriptor to view the codes for that data type. Body Type Code: The BODY code is two numerals and a letter identifying the body style. TORINO AND TORINO 500 SERIES | Model Body/Style | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total | BASE TORINO | 54A | 4-drSed-6P | 2672/2767 | 3141/3220 | 29.501 | 62A | 2-drHTCpe-6P | 2706/2801 | 3151/3230 | 37.518 | 71D | 4-drStaWag-6P | 3023/2950 | 3498/3577 | 21,570 | | TORINO 500 | 54C | 4-dr Sed-6P | 2855/2950 | 3146/3225 | 35.65 | 57C | 4-dr HT Sed-6P | 2959/3054 | 3210/3289 | 12,724 | 65C | 2-dr HT Cpe-6P | 2887/2982 | 315613235 | 89.966 | 63C | 2-dr FsBk Cpe-6P | 2943/3038 | 3212/3291 | 11,150 | 71C | 4-dr Sta Wag-6P | 3170/3265 | 3560/3639 | 23,270 | | TORINO BROUGHAM/GT/COBRA SERIES | 57E | 4-dr Brgm HT Sod | 3248 | 3345 | 4,408 | 65E | 2-dr Brgm HT Cp. | 3175 | 3390 | 8,593 | 71E | 4-dr Sq Wag-6P | 3560 | 3663 | 15,805 | 63F | 2-dr GT Spt Cpe-6P | 3150 | 3346 | 31,641 | 76F | 2-dr GT Conv-6P | 3408 | 3486 | 1,613 | 63H | 2-dr Cobra HT Cpe | 3295 | 3594 | 3,054 |
Body Color Code: The COL (color) code is a number and letter indicating the exterior paint color code. The last two letters identify the Vinyl Roof type and color. TORINO | EXTERIOR COLORS AND CODES | COLOR | CODE | COLOR | CODE | White | M | Medium Green Metallic | P | Bright Red | 3 | Dark Green Metallic | C | Maroon Metallic | B | Grabber Green Metallic | Z | Pastel Blue | N | Light Gold | 8 | Medium Blue Metallic | Q | Gray Gold Metallic | S | Dark Blue Metallic | X | Grabber Yellow | D | Grabber Blue | J | Medium Yellow Gold | E | Light Pewter Metallic | V | Light Green | H |
VINYL ROOFS | Roof Color | Code | Black | I | White | 2 | Dark Blue | 3 | Dark Green | 5 | Beige | 9 |
CONVERTIBLE TOP COLOR | Convertible Top Color | Code | | Black | 2 | White | 4 |
Trim Code: The TRIM code consists of a two letter or a letter-number combination designating the interior trim. Find your Trim Code on the bottom row and then look up the table to find your Trim style and color. TORINO AND TORINO STATION WAGON | ALL VINYL BENCH | Color | Code | Black | 2A | Medium Blue | 2B | Light Gray Gold | 2Y | | TORINO 500 | CLOTH AND VINYL BENCH | Color | Code | Black | 7A | Medium Blue | 7B | Medium Green | 7R | Light Gray Gold | 7Y | | TORINO 500 | KNITTED VINYL BUCKET-OPTION | Color | Code | Black | 8A | Medium Blue | 8B | Medium Vermilion | 8E | Medium Ginger | 8 F | Medium Green | 8R | White | 8W | | TORINO 500 | KNITTED VINYL BENCH-OPTION | Color | Code | Black | KA | White | KW* | Light Gray Gold | KY t | | TORINO 500 | ALL VINYL BENCH-OPTION | Color | Code | Black | JA | Medium Blue | JB | Medium Vermilion | JE'� | Medium Ginger | JF� | Medium Green | JR | White | JW' | Light Gray Gold | JYt | | TORINO 500 STATION WAGON | ALL VINYL BENCH | Color | Code | Black | GA | Medium Blue | GB | Medium Vermilion | GE | Medium Ginger | GF | Medium Green | GR | | TORINO 500 STATION WAGON | KNITTED VINYL BENCH-OPTION | Color | Code | Black | VA | | TORINO 500 STATION WAGON | BUCK WATCH PLAID CLOTH AND VINYL BENCH-OPTION | Color | Code | Black | BA | Medium Vermilion | BE | | TORINO BROUGHAM | CLOTH AND VINYL BENCH | Color | Code | Black | HA | Medium Blue | HB | Medium Green | HR | Light Gray Gold | HY | | TORINO GT | ALL VINYL BENCH | Color | Code | Black | 6A | Medium Blue | 6B' | Medium Vermilion | 6E | Medium Ginger | 6 F | Medium Green | 6R | White | 6W | | TORINO GT | KNITTED VINYL BENCH-OPTION* | Color | Code | Black | WA | White | WW | | TORINO GT | KNITTED VINYL BUCKET-OPTION | Color | Code | Black | YA | Medium Blue | YB* | Medium Vermilion | YE | Medium Ginger | YF* | Medium Green | YR* | White | YW | | COBRA | KNITTED VINYL BUCKET-OPTION | Color | Code | Black | CA | Medium Blue | CB | Medium Vermilion | CE | Medium Ginger | CF | | COBRA | ALL VINYL BENCH | Color | Code | Black | RA | Medium Blue | RB | Medium Vermilion | RE | Medium Ginger | RF |
Transmission Code: The TRANS code is a number or letter indicating the type of transmission. Transmission Codes | Codes | Type | Manual | 1 | 3-Speed | 5 | 4-Speed | 6 | 4-Speed | Automatic | W | C-4 | X | FMX | U | C-6 | Z | C-6 Special |
Rear Axle Ratio: The AXLE code is a number or letter indicating the rear axle ratio and standard or locking type axles. Rear Axle Codes | Conventional | Traction-Loc | Ratio | 2 | K | 2.75 | 3 | - | 2.79 | 4 | M | 2.8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | - | 3.18 | 9 | R | 3.25 | A | S | 3.5 | - | V | 3.91 | - | Y | 4.11 |
District Code/DSO Number: The DSO code, consisting of two numbers, designates the district in which the car was ordered and may appear in conjunction with a Domestic Special Order or Foreign Special Order number when applicable. Ford of Canada DSO codes consist of a letter and number. District Codes | Code | District | 11 | Boston | 13 | New York | 15 | Newark | 16 | Philadelphia | 17 | Washington | 21 | Atlanta | 22 | Charlotte | 24 | Jacksonville | 25 | Richmond | 28 | Louisville | 32 | Cleveland | 33 | Detroit | 35 | Lansing | 37 | Buffalo | 38 | Pittsburg | 41 | Chicago | 43 | Milwaukee | 44 | Twin Cities | 46 | Indianapolis | 47 | Cincinnati | 52 | Dallas | 53 | Kansas City | 54 | Omaha | 55 | St. Louis | 56 | Davenport | 61 | Dallas | 62 | Houston | 63 | Memphis | 64 | New Orleans | 65 | Oklahoma | 71 | Los Angeles | 72 | San Jose | 73 | Salt Lake City | 74 | Seattle | 75 | Phoenix | 83 | Government | 84 | Home Office Reserve | 85 | American Red Cross | 89 | Transportation Services | 90's | Export |
Ford of Canada | Mercury Code | Region | Ford Code | A1 | Central | B1 | A2 | Eatern | B2 | A3 | Atlantic | B3 | A4 | Midwestern | B4 | A6 | Western | B6 | A7 | Pacific | B7 | 12 | Export | 12 |
Build Date: This is the month and year of manufacture. The date is expressed in Month/Year. 
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