1973 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. Body/Style | Body Type | Factory | Shipping | Production | Number | & Seating | Price | Weight | Total | TORINO SERIES | 53B | 4-drSed-6P | 2701/2796 | 3597/3683 | 37,524 | 65B | 2-dr HT Cpe-6P | 2732/2826 | 3528/3615 | 28,005 | 71B | 4-dr Sta Wag-6P | 3198 | 4073 | 23,982 | GRAN TORINO SERIES | 53D | 4-drSed-613 | 2890/2984 | 3632/3719 | 98,404 | 65D | 2-dr HT Cpe-6P | 2921/3015 | 3570/3656 | 138,962 | 71D | 4-drSta Wag-6P | 3344 | 4096 | 60,738 | 71K | 4-drSquire-6P | 3559 | 4124 | 40,023 | 63R | 2-dr Spt FsBk Cp | 3154 | 3670 | 51,853 | 65R | 2-drSpt HT Cp | 3154 | 3652 | 17,090 | GRAN TORINO BROUGHAM | 53K | 4-drSed-6P | 3051/3140 | 3632/3719 | NA | 65K | 2-dr HT Cpe-6P | 3071/3160 | 3590/3656 | NA |
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. EXTERIOR COLORS AND CODES | Color | Code | Color | Code | White | 9A | Bright Green Gold Metallic | 4B | Bright Red | 2B | Ivy Glow | 4C* | Light Blue | 3B | Light Pewter Metallic | SA | Medium Blue Metallic | 3D | Medium. Brown Metallic | SH | Blue Glow | 3K* | Tan | SL | Dark Green Metallic | 4Q | Medium Copper Metallic | SM | Medium Green Metallic | 4P | Medium Bright Yellow | 6E | Light Green | 4S | Gold Glow | 6F* |
VINYL ROOFS | Roof Color | Code | Black | A | White | H | Blue | B | Green | E | Brown | F | Beige | G |
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. ALL TORINO (LOW SERIES) | ALL VINYL-STANDARD | Interior Trims | Code | Color | AA | Black | AB | Medium Blue | AR | Medium Green | AT | Beige* | | | GRAN TORINO | 2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR HARDTOP | CLOTH AND VINYL-STANDARD | | Interior Trims | Code | Color | BA | Black | BB | Medium Blue | BR | Medium Green | BT | Beige | BZ | Tobacco | | | GRAN TORINO | 2-DOOR HARDTOP | SPORT CLOTH OPTION | Code | Color | DA | Black | DF | Ginger | | | GRAN TORINO | PLEATED VINYL OPTION* | Code | Color | CA | Black | CB | Medium Blue | CR | Medium Green | CF | Ginger | CT | Beige" | | | GRAN TORINO SPORT | (FORMAL AND SPORTSROOF) | SPORT CLOTH AND VINYL OPTION | Code | Color | EA | Black | EF | Ginger | | | GRAN TORINO SPORT | (FORMAL AND SPORTSROOF) | ALL VINYL-STANDARD | Code | Color | FA | Black | FB | Medium Blue | FR | Medium Green | FF | Ginger | FT | Beige | | | GRAN TORINO SQUIRE | ALL VINYL-STANDARD | Code | Color | GA | Black | GB | Medium Blue | GR | Green | GF | Ginger | | | GRAN TORINO 2-DOOR HARDTOP | HIGH BACK BUCKET-ALL VINYL OPTION | Code | Color | KA | Black | KB | Medium Blue | KR | Medium Green | KF | Ginger | KT | Beige | | | GRAN TORINO BROUGHAM | 2-DOOR HARDTOP AND 4-DOOR | LOW BACK CLOTH AND FLIGHT BENCH SEAT | Code | Color | NA | Black | NB | Medium Blue | NR | Medium Green | NT | Beige | NZ | Tobacco | | | GRAN TORINO SPORT (FORMAL AND SPORTSROOF) | HIGH BACK BUCKET-ALL VINYL OPTION | Code | Color | MA | Black | MB | Medium Blue | MR | Medium Green | MF | Ginger | MT | Beige |
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 | Lock | Ratio | 2 | K | 2.75 | 6 | 0 (zero) | 3 | 9 | R | 3.25 | A | S | 3.5 | | - | V | 3.91 |
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 | 12 | Buffalo | 13 | New York | 14 | Pittsburgh | 15 | Newark | 16 | Philadelphia | 17 | Washington | 21 | Atlanta | 22 | Charlotte | 23 | Memphis | 24 | Jacksonville | 25 | Richmond | 26 | New Orleans | 28 | Louisville | 41 | Chicago | 42 | Cleveland | 43 | Milwaukee | 45 | Lansing | 46 | Indianapolis | 47 | Cincinnati | 48 | Detroit | 52 | Dallas | 53 | Kansas City | 54 | Omaha | 55 | St. Louis | 56 | Davenport | 57 | Houston | 58 | Twin Cities | 71 | Los Angeles | 72 | San Jose | 73 | Salt Lake City | 74 | Seattle | 75 | Phoenix | 76 | Denver | 83 | Government | 84 | Home Office Reserve | 85 | American Red Cross | 87 | Body Company | 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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