On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Inspection 

and Maintenance (I/M) Program 

Implementation for Flexible Fuel 

Vehicles (FFVs) 
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Inspection 


and Maintenance (I/M) Program 


Implementation for Flexible Fuel 


Vehicles (FFVs)
 

Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division 

Office of Transportation and Air Quality 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

EPA-420-B-07-022 

May 2007 
 

i

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Inspection and 

Maintenance (I/M) Program Implementation 

For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) 

May 29, 2007 

Developed by: 

United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) 

Arvon L. Mitcham 

Program Manager/Engineer 

Certification and Innovative Strategies Division 

Office of Transportation and Air Quality 

United States Environmental Protection Agency 

Automobile Manufacturers 

Frank Krich 

Daimler Chrysler Corporation 

David Robertson 

Mazda North American Operations 

Andre Welch 

Ford Motor Company 

Eric Schneider 

Daimler Chrysler A.G. 

Chris Brown 

General Motors Corporation 

Farrukh Khan 

Nissan Motor Company 

Jeffery A. Marsee 

Isuzu Motors America 
BACKGROUND 

The purpose of this document is to provide additional information on the inspection process of alternative fueled 

vehicles equipped with On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems. Specifically, this document provides additional 

technical information and impacts on the OBD system monitoring capability when flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) 

are operated using alternative fuel. Also, it will assist Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs in 

implementing OBD system checks and educating owners of FFVs. 

Alternative fuel vehicles are vehicles that are designed to operate on fuels such as compressed natural gas 

(CNG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG), ethanol-based and methanol-based fuels in lieu of or in conjunction with 

traditional petroleum-based fuels (e.g. gasoline or diesel fuel) and can be divided into three categories. 

Dedicated alternate fuel vehicles operate solely on an alternative fuel. Bi-fuel vehicles can operate on two 

different fuel types (e.g., a petroleum-based fuel and an alternative fuel) but store the fuels in separate tanks 

allowing manual switching between fuels. FFVs can also operate on two different fuel types but allow the fuels 

to mix or blend in a single fuel tank. 

For FFVs, the engine system typically monitors the fuel content in the fuel tank to determine the level of 

alternative fuel versus petroleum-based fuel, and adjust the vehicle/engine calibrations accordingly. Currently, 

ethanol has been the alternate fuel of choice for FFVs with fuel contents ranging from E0 (0% ethanol, 100% 

unleaded gasoline) up to E85 (85% ethanol, 10% unleaded gasoline) but this is subject to change due to 

continued alternative energy research. 

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) systems have been implemented on light-duty vehicles and trucks equipped with 

Otto-cycle, diesel-cycle and alternative fuel engines since the 1996 model year. The OBD system monitors 

many emission control and emission-related powertrain components and the vehicle must be operated under 

specific conditions to enable this monitoring. As a result, state programs that typically required inspection of 

tailpipe emissions are now relying and implementing diagnostic checks of OBD systems in lieu of tailpipe 

emissions inspections. 

For alternative fuel vehicles, there were earlier concerns during OBD implementation regarding OBD system 

monitoring capability during alternative fuel operation. These concerns necessitated additional OBD monitoring 

flexibilities during alternative fuel operation to eliminate the potential of false illumination of malfunction indicator 

lamp (MIL, “check engine” or “service engine soon” light). Therefore, Federal OBD regulations in 40 CFR 

86.1806-05 allowed manufacturers of alternate fuel vehicles to request waivers from OBD monitoring during 

alternate fuel operation until the 2004 model year (MY). In particular, FFVs are of greater concern since there is 

no clear indication of a switch from a petroleum-based fuel to an alternative fuel. As a result, the OBD system 

for FFVs may operate differently from other vehicles including revised OBD system capability and engine 

calibration when the level of alternative fuel, specifically ethanol, is increased. This is further complicated if the 

vehicle is operated for an extended period of time or solely on ethanol prior to a state inspection of the OBD 

system. 

This document attempts to outline the universe of certified FFVs, clarify the OBD system capabilities of these 

vehicles when operated on alternative fuel, and provide recommended procedures to enable proper OBD I/M 

inspection of FFVs that may have a reduced level of OBD system capability during alternative fuel operation. 

The U.S. EPA has coordinated with the automotive industry to develop this list document. The document is 

separated by manufacturer and by ascending model year starting with MY1996, the first year that full OBD 

compliance was required, and ending with MY2007 (in some cases MY2008 information was provided and is 

included, where available). However, it should be noted that all MY2005 and beyond light-duty alternative fuel 

vehicles are required to have full OBD monitoring capabilities during gasoline and alternative fuel operation 

since the OBD monitoring flexibilities during alternate fuel operation have been removed. Therefore, MY2005 

and beyond FFVs should be fully functional with any fuel type or blend. 

If you discover that the information in this document is incorrect or there is information missing, please contact 

the author, Arvon L. Mitcham, at the information provided on the last page of this document. 

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Manufacturer    Section

Section A: Chrysler Corporation ......................................................................................................... 3
 

Section B: Ford Motor Company ........................................................................................................ 5
 

Section C: General Motors Corporation .......................................................................................... 10
 

Section D: Isuzu Motor Corporation ................................................................................................. 15
 

Section E: Mazda North American Operations............................................................................... 16
 

Section F: Mercedes-Benz ................................................................................................................ 17
 

Section G: Nissan Motor Company.................................................................................................. 18
 

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Section A: Chrysler Corporation 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

1996–1997 No FFVs produced during these model years. 

1998 

Chrysler Caravan and Town and Country / Dodge Caravan / Plymouth Voyager 

3.3L V-6 / (E85) 

WCRXT03.32BP 

(VIN 8th digit: G) 

All m>E30 learnDese- fuel >E30- fuel - fuel E0-Edeg. - purgRe-efuel a

followstarts

1999 

Chrysler Town and Country / Dodge Caravan / Plymouth Voyager 

XCRXT03.32BP 

(VIN 8th digit: G) 

2000 

Chrysler Caravan, Voyager, and Town and Country / Dodge Caravan / Plymouth Voyager 

YCRXT03.32BP 

(VIN 8th digit: G) 

2001 

Chrysler Caravan, Voyager and Town and Country / Dodge Caravan 

1CRXT03.32DP 

1CRXT03.32DT 

(VIN 8th digit: 3) 

No mfuel oDese- eva- fuel - purgRe-efuel a

followstarts

2002 

Chrysler Caravan, Voyager and Town and Country / Dodge Caravan 

2CRXT03.32DP 

(VIN 8th digit: 3) 

2003 

Dodge Stratus / Chrysler Sebring Convertible/Sedan 2.7L V-6 / (E10 and E85) 3CRXV02.7VDP (VIN 8th digit: T) 

Chrysler Caravan, Voyager and Town and Country / Dodge Caravan 

3.3L V-6 / (E85) 

3CRXT03.32DP 

3CRXT03.32DR 

(VIN 8th digit: 3) 

1 A fuel add event is defined by an increase in fuel tank level of at least five (5) gallons. 2 Engine cold start occurs with engine coolant temperature between 40 & 95°F and within 12°F of ambient temperature. 
Section A: Chrysler Corporation (cont.) 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

2004 

Dodge Stratus / Chrysler Sebring Convertible/Sedan 2.7L V-6 / (E10 and E85) 4CRXV02.7VHP (VIN 8th digit: T) 

OBD and cblend

Dodge Ram 1500 Pick-Up 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive 4.7L V-8 / (E85) 4CRXT04.75TP (VIN 8th digit: P) 

2005 

Dodge Stratus / Chrysler Sebring Sedan 2.7L V-6 / (E85) 5CRXV02.7VHP (VIN 8th digit: T) 

Chrysler Town and Country / Dodge Caravan 3.3L V-6 / (E85) 5CRXT03.32NP (VIN 8th digit: E) 

Dodge Ram 1500 Pick-Up 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive 4.7L V-8 / (E85) 5CRXT04.75SP (VIN 8th digit: P) 

2006 

Dodge Stratus / Chrysler Sebring Sedan 2.7L V-6 / (E85) 6CRXV02.7VHP (VIN 8th digit: T) 

Dodge Caravan 3.3L V-6 / (E85) 6CRXT03.32NP (VIN 8th digit: E) 

Dodge Durango / Ram 1500 PickUp 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive 

4.7L V-8 / (E85) 6CRXT04.75SP (VIN 8th digit: P) 

2007 

Chrysler Sebring Sedan 2.7L V-6 / (E85) 7CRXV02.7MHP (VIN 8th digit: n/a) 

Dodge Caravan 3.3L V-6 / (E85) 7CRXT03.3NHP (VIN 8th digit: E) 

Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive 

4.7L V-8 / (E85) 

7CRXT04.7PSP 

(VIN 8th digit: P) 

Dodge Dakota / Mitsubishi Raider Pick-Up 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive 

7CRXT04.7PJP 

(VIN 8th digit: P) 

*Note: DaimlerChrysler Corporation may not designate FFV in the VIN ID for future model years. 
Section 

B: Ford Motor Company 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content 

Engine Family / Test 

Group 

(Sales Area) 

(VIN ID) 

1996 Ford Taurus 

Sedan 

3.0L V-6 (E85) 

TFM3.0V8NFGK 

(Federal) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) 

Systegasocatalyleak/fuel sI/M remoni"read

3.0L V-6 (Methanol M85) 

TFM3.0V8FFEK 

(Federal) 

TFM3.0V8F2EK 

(CA.) 

(VIN 8th digit: 1) 

1997 Ford Taurus 

Sedan 

3.0L V-6 (E85) 

VFM3.0V8NKGK (50­

state: Federal and 

CA.) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) 

3.0L V-6 (Methanol M85) 

VFM3.0V8FKEK 

(Federal) 

VFM3.0V8F2EK 

(CA.) 

(VIN 8th digit: 1) 

1998 Ford Taurus 

Sedan 

3.0L V-6 (E85) 

WFMXV03.0AEA 

(50-state) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) 

3.0L V-6 (Methanol M85) 

WFMXV03.0BMA 

(50-state) 

WFMXV03.0AMA 

(CA.) 

(VIN 8th digit: 1) 
Section B: Ford Motor Company (cont.) 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

1999 

Ford Taurus Sedan 

3.0L V-6 (E85) 

XFMXV03.0VDC (50­

state) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) 

Systegasocatalyleak/fuel sI/M remoni"read

Ford Ranger 2-wheel drive 

XFMXT03.01BA 

(Federal) 

XFMXT03.01DC 

(CA.) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

Ford Ranger 4-wheel drive 

XFMXT03.02BB 

(Federal) 

XFMXT03.02DC 

(CA.) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

2000 

Ford Taurus Sedan/Wagon 

YFMXV03.0VF9 

(50-state) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) 

Ford Ranger 2-wheel drive 

YFMXT03.01D5 (50­

state) 

YFMXT03.01BA 

(Federal) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

SysteoperamisfirchecI/M redisabto "reoperaprocefrom opera

Ford Ranger 4-wheel drive 

YFMXT03.02D5 (50­

state) 

YFMXT03.02BB 

(Federal) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

Ford Explorer Postal Version 4-wheel drive 4.0L V-6 (E85) 

YFMXT04.02D5 

(Federal) 

(VIN 8th digit: K) 
Section B: Ford Motor Company (cont.) 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedan/Wagon 

1FMXV03.0VF9 

(50-state) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) 

Deseleak/implefor op

2001 

Ford Ranger 2-wheel drive 

3.0L V-6 (E85) 

1FMXT03.02F6 

(50-state) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

Moni>E10 Deseleak/implefor opfully cI/M redisabto "reoperaNo Oprocefrom opera

Ford Explorer Sport/Sport Trac/ Postal Version 4-wheel drive 

4.0L V-6 (E85) 

1FMXT04.02F6 

(50-state) 

(VIN 8th digit: K) 

2002 Ford Ranger 

2-wheel drive 3.0L V-6 (E85) 

2FMXT03.02F6 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

Moni>E10 Deseleak/gross blendto E7No Oprocefrom opera
Section B: Ford Motor Company (cont.) 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

2002 

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedan/Wagon 3.0L V-6 (E85) 

2FMXV03.0VF8 2FMXV03.0VF9 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) 

No mfuel oDeseleak/0.040blendto E7No Oprocefrom opera

Ford Explorer / Mercury Mountaineer 4-wheel drive 

4.0L V-6 (E85) 

2FMXT04.02F7 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: K) 

2003 

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedan/Wagon 

3.0L V-6 (E85) 

3FMXV03.0VFZ 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) 

OBD and cblend

Ford Ranger 2-wheel drive 

3FMXT03.02F6 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

Ford Explorer / Mercury Mountaineer 4-wheel drive 

4.0L V-6 (E85) 

3FMXT04.02F7 

3FMXT04.02FB 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: K) 

2004 

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedan/Wagon 3.0L V-6 (E85) 

4FMXV03.0VFZ 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) 

Ford Explorer / Mercury Mountaineer 4-wheel drive 

4.0L V-6 (E85) 

4FMXT04.02K6 4FMXT04.02K8 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: K) 

Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4-wheel drive 

4FMXT04.02K4 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: K) 
Section B: Ford Motor Company (cont.) 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

2005 

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedan/Wagon 3.0L V-6 (E85) 

5FMXV03.0VFZ 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) OBD 

and c

Ford Explorer / Mercury blendMountaineer 4-wheel drive 

4.0L V-6 (E85) 

5FMXT04.02K8 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: K) 

2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4-wheel drive 4.0L V-6 (E85) 5FMXT04.02K4 (50 State) (VIN 8th digit: K) 

OBD and cblend

2006 

Ford Taurus Sedan/Wagon 3.0L V-6 (E85) 

6FMXV03.0VFZ 

(Federal) 

(VIN 8th digit: 2) 

Ford Crown Victoria / Mercury Grand Marquis/ Lincoln Town Car 4.6L V-8 (E85) 

6FMXV04.6VE2 

(Federal) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

Ford F-150 5.4L V-8 (E85) 

6FMXT05.4RH2 

(Federal) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

2007 

Ford Crown Victoria / Mercury Grand Marquis/ Lincoln Town Car 4.6L V-8 (E85) 

7FMXV04.6VE2 

(Federal) 

7FMXV04.6VEF 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

Ford F-150 5.4L V-8 (E85) 

7FMXT05.44H2 

7FMXT05.44HF 

(Federal) 

7FMXT05.44E2 

(50 State) 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

* NOTE: 50 State = Product certified for sale in all 50 States; Fed = federally certified product available in all states whCalifornia emissions; Cal = California emissions certified product available in California and all states which require C
Section C: General Motors Corporation 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

1996-1999 No FFVs produced during these model years. 

2000 Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma 2-wheel drive 

2.2 L I-4 / (E85) 

YGMXT02.2121 YGMXT02.2122 

(VIN 8th digit: 5) 

SysteoperaheateSysteoperaevapDeseimpledurinNo Oprocefrom opera

2001 Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma 2-wheel drive 1GMXT02.2122 (VIN 8th digit: 5) 

2002 

Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma 2-wheel drive 

2GMXT02.2122 

(VIN 8th digit: 5) 

C1500 Sierra / Silverado 2-wheel drive K1500 Sierra / Silverado 4-wheel drive 

5.3L V-8 / (E85) 

2GMXT05.3177 

(VIN 8th digit: Z) 

OBD and cblend

C1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL 2-wheel drive K1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL 4-wheel drive 

2GMXT05.3188 

(VIN 8th digit: Z) 
Section C: General Motors Corporation (cont.) 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

2003 

C1500 Sierra / Silverado 2-wheel drive K1500 Sierra / Silverado 4-wheel drive 

5.3L V-8 / (E85) 3GMXT05.3177 (VIN 8th digit: Z) OBD 

and cblend

2003 

C1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL 2-wheel drive K1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL 4-wheel drive K1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL All-wheel drive 

3GMXT05.3175 

(VIN 8th digit: Z) 

OBD and cblend

C1500 Sierra / Silverado 2-wheel drive K1500 Sierra / Silverado 4-wheel drive 

5.3L V-8 / (E85) 

4GMXT05.3177 

(VIN 8th digit: Z) 

2004 

C1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL 2-wheel drive K1500 Sierra / Silverado / Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL 4-wheel drive K1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL All-wheel drive 

4GMXT05.3175 

(VIN 8th digit: Z) 
Section C: General Motors Corporation (cont.) 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

2005 

C1500 Sierra / Silverado / Tahoe 2-wheel drive K1500 Sierra / Silverado 4-wheel drive 

5.3L V-8 / (E85) 5GMXT05.3177 (VIN 8th digit: Z) OBD 

and cblend

2005 

C1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL / Avalanche 2-wheel drive K1500 Sierra / Silverado / Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL / Avalanche 4-wheel drive K1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL All-wheel drive 

5.3L V-8 / (E85) 5GMXT05.3175 (VIN 8th digit: Z) 

OBD and cblend

2006 

Impala / Monte Carlo 3.5L V-6 / (E85) 

6GMXV03.5050 6GMXV03.5051 

(VIN 8th digit: K) 

C1500 Sierra / Silverado / Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL / Avalanche 2-wheel drive K1500 Sierra / Silverado / Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL / Avalanche 4-wheel drive 

5.3L V-8 / (E85) 6GMXT05.3375 (VIN 8th digit: Z) 

2007 

Impala / Monte Carlo 3.5L V-6 / (E85) 7GMXV03.5052 (VIN 8th digit: K) 

Terraza / Uplander 3.9L V-6 / (E85) 7GMXT03.9140 (VIN 8th digit: W) 
Section C: General Motors Corporation (cont.) 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

2007 

C1500 Sierra Classic / Silverado Classic G1500/2500 Express / Savana Cargo & Passenger G1500/2500 Van 2-wheel drive K1500 Sierra Classic / Silverado Classic 4-wheel drive H1500 Express / Savana Passenger Van H1500/2500 Savana Cargo/ Van All-wheel drive 

5.3L V-8 / (E85) 

7GMXT05.3373 

(VIN 8th digit: Z) 

OBD and cblend

C1500 Sierra Classic / Silverado Classic / Sierra / Silverado / Avalanche / Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL, G1500/2500 Express / Savana Cargo & Passenger, G1500/2500 Van 2-wheel drive K1500 Sierra Classic / Silverado Classic / Sierra / Silverado / Avalanche / Suburban / Tahoe / 

7GMXT05.3375 

(VIN 8th digit: Z, 3, or 

0) 

Yukon / Yukon XL 4-wheel drive H1500 Express / Savana Passenger H1500/2500 Savana Cargo/ Van All-wheel drive 
Section C: General Motors Corporation (cont.) 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

2007 

C1500 Silverado / Avalanche / Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL G1500/2500 Express / Savana Cargo & Passenger G1500/2500 Van 2-wheel drive K1500 Sierra / Silverado / Avalanche / Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Yukon XL 

5.3L V-8 / (E85) 7GMXT05.3381 (VIN 8th digit: 3 or 0) OBD 

and cblend
Section D: Isuzu Motor Corporation 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

1996-1999 No FFVs produced during these model years. 

2000 Hombre 2-wheel drive 

2.2 L I-4 / (E85) 

YGMXT02.2121 YGMXT02.2122 

(VIN 8th digit: 5) 

This the CSonoFor gpleas“Gen

2001 Hombre 2-wheel drive YGMXT02.2121 YGMXT02.2122 (VIN 8th digit: 5) 

2002-2007 No FFVs produced during these model years. 
Section E: Mazda North American Operations 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

1996-1998 No FFVs produced during these model years. 

1999 B3000 4-wheel drive 

3.0 L V-6 / (E85) 

XFMXT03.02BB 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

This the FFor gpleasMoto

2000 

B3000 2-wheel drive 

YFMXT03.01BA 

YFMXT03.01D5 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

B3000 4-wheel drive 

XFMXT03.02BB 

(VIN 8th digit: V) 

2001 No FFVs produced during these model years. 2002 B3000 2-wheel drive 

3.0 L V-6 / (E85) 

2FMXT03.02F6 

(VIN 8th digit: V) This 

the FFor gpleas

2003 Moto

B3000 2-wheel drive 3FMXT03.02F6 (VIN 8th digit: V) 

2004-2007 No FFVs produced during these model years. 
Section F: Mercedes-Benz 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group 

1996–2002 No FFVs produced during these model years. 

2003 C-Class: C320 Sedan/Wagon/Sportscoupe 3.2 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium) 3MBXV03.2LXY 

No ddurin

2004 

C-Class: C240 Sedan/Wagon 2.6 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium) 

4MBXV03.2LXX 

C-Class: C320 Sedan/Wagon/Sportscoupe 3.2 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium) 

2005 

C-Class: C240 Sedan/Wagon 2.6 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium) 

5MBXV03.2LBX 

C-Class: C320 Sedan/Wagon/Sportscoupe 3.2 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium) 

2006 No FFVs produced during this model year. 2007 C-Class: C230 Sedan 2.5 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium) 7MBXV02.5U2A 

No ddurin

2008 C-Class: C300 Sedan 3.0 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium) 8MBXV03.0U2A 

* NOTE: Mercedes-Benz do not use a special indicator in the VIN for FFVs. 
Section G: Nissan Motor Company 

Model Year Model Displacement & Engine Type / Ethanol Content Engine Family / Test Group (VIN ID) 

1996-2004 No FFVs produced during these model years. 

2005 

Titan 2-Wheel Drive 

5.6 L V-8 / (E85) 

5NSXT05.6M9B 

(VIN 4th digit: B) 

No ddurin

Titan 4-Wheel Drive 

5NSXT05.6P9C 

(VIN 4th digit: B) 

2006 

Titan 2-Wheel Drive 

6NSXT05.6M9B 

(VIN 4th digit: B) 

Titan 4-Wheel Drive 

6NSXT05.6P9B 

(VIN 4th digit: B) 

2007 

Armada 2-Wheel and 4-Wheel Drive 

7NSXT05.6G9B 

(VIN 4th digit: B) 

Titan 2-Wheel and 4-Wheel Drive 
 

 

 

 

 

 

EPA Contact Information
 

For questions or comments on this document, please contact: 

Arvon L. Mitcham 

Program Manager/Engineer 

Certification and Innovative Strategies Division 

Office of Transportation and Air Quality 

United States Environmental Protection Agency 

734.214.4522 

mitcham.arvon@epa.gov 

Manufacturer Contacts 

Frank A. Krich 

Regulatory Planning Specialist 

Environmental and Energy Planning 

Daimler Chrysler Corporation 

800 Chrysler Drive 

Auburn Hills, MI. 48326-2752 

248.576.7928 

fak6@daimlerchrysler.com 

Andre Welch 

Vehicle Environmental Engineering 

Ford Motor Company 

World Headquarters, Room 224 E6 

One American Road 

Dearborn, MI 48126 

313.322.5180 

awelch4@ford.com 

Chris S. Brown 

In-Use OBD and Emission Compliance 

GM Powertrain 

General Motors Corporation 

248.255-7398 

Christopher.S.Brown@GM.com 

Jeffery A. Marsee 

Vehicle Compliance 

Isuzu Manufacturing Services America, Inc 

46401 Commerce Center Drive. 

Plymouth, MI 48170 

734.582.9262 

jamarsee@isza.com 

David Robertson 

 Group Manager 

ESE and PT 

Mazda North American Operations 

1500 Enterprise Drive 

Allen Park, MI. 48101 

313.594.7778 

drobertson@mazdausa.com 

Farrukh Khan 

Senior Project Engineer 

Engine Testing & Emission Certification 

Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. 

39001 Sunrise DR 

Farmington Hills, MI 48331 

248.488.4649 

khanf@ntcna.nissan-usa.com 

Eric A. Schneider 

Manager, Ann Arbor & Los Angeles Emission 

Testing Laboratories 

Mercedes-Benz EPA & ARB Liaison 

Daimler Chrysler A.G. 

Ann Arbor Technology Center 

3953 Research Park Drive
 

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
 

734.995.3066
 

734.730.0197 Cellular 

Los Angeles Technology Center 

4035 Via Oro Avenue 

Long Beach, California 90810 

310.549.7600 Telephone 

eric.a.schneider@mbusa.com 

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