On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Inspection
and Maintenance (I/M) Program
Implementation for Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (FFVs)
f/EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
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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
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
EPA-420-B-07-022
May 2007
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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 David Robertson
Daimler Chrysler Corporation Mazda North American Operations
Andre Welch Eric Schneider
Ford Motor Company Daimler Chrysler A.G.
Chris Brown Farrukh Khan
General Motors Corporation Nissan Motor Company
Jeffery A. Marsee
Isuzu Motors America
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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 ordiesel 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 EO (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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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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1 Section A: Chrysler Corporation 1
Model Year
1 996-1 997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Model
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
Comments
No FFVs produced during these model years.
Chrysler Caravan and Town and
Country / Dodge Caravan /
Plymouth Voyager
Chrysler Town and Country/
Dodge Caravan / Plymouth
Voyager
Chrysler Caravan, Voyager, and
Town and Country / Dodge
Caravan / Plymouth Voyager
Chrysler Cara van, Voyager and
Town and Country / Dodge
Caravan
Chrysler Cara van, Voyager and
Town and Country / Dodge
Caravan
Dodge Stratus / Chrysler Sebring
Convertible/Sedan
Chrysler Cara van, Voyager and
Town and Country / Dodge
Caravan
3.3L V-6 / (E85)
2.7LV-6/(E10andE85)
3.3LV-6/(E85)
WCRXT03.32BP
(VIN 8th digit: G)
XCRXT03.32BP
(VIN 8th digit: G)
YCRXT03.32BP
(VIN 8th digit: G)
1CRXT03.32DP
1CRXT03.32DT
(VIN 8th digit: 3)
2CRXT03.32DP
(VIN 8th digit: 3)
3CRXV02.7VDP
(VIN 8th digit: T)
3CRXT03.32DP
3CRXT03.32DR
(VIN 8th digit: 3)
All monitors disabled for operation
>E30 and ethanol fuel content
learning.
Desensitized system monitors:
- fuel system rail check only for
>E30;
- fuel system rich for >E50;
- fuel system lean and misfire for
EO-E10 and coolant temp >230
deg. F;
- purge flow check.
Re-enablement procedure: fjve (5)
fuel add events1 of gasoline
followed by two engine cold
starts2 .
No monitors disabled for alternate
fuel operation.
Desensitized system monitors:
- evaporative leak check for >E30;
- fuel System Rich for >E50;
- purge flow check.
Re-enablement procedure: fjve (5)
fuel add events1 of gasoline
followed by two engine cold
starts2.
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.
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Model Year
2004
2005
2006
2007
Model
Dodge Stratus / Chrysler Sebring
Convertible/Sedan
Dodge Ram 1500 Pick- Up
2-wheel and 4-wheel drive
Dodge Stratus / Chrysler Sebring
Sedan
Chrysler Town and Country/
Dodge Caravan
Dodge Ram 1500 Pick- Up
2-wheel and 4-wheel drive
Dodge Stratus / Chrysler Sebring
Sedan
Dodge Caravan
Dodge Durango/ Ram 1500 Pick-
Up
2-wheel and 4-wheel drive
Chrysler Sebring
Sedan
Dodge Caravan
Jeep Commander and Grand
Cherokee
2-wheel and 4-wheel drive
Dodge Dakota /Mitsubishi Raider
Pick- Up
2-wheel and 4-wheel drive
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
2.7LV-6/(E10andE85)
4.7LV-8/(E85)
2.7L V-6 / (E85)
3.3L V-6 / (E85)
4.7LV-8/(E85)
2.7L V-6 / (E85)
3.3L V-6 / (E85)
4.7LV-8/(E85)
2.7L V-6 / (E85)
3.3L V-6 / (E85)
4.7L V-8 / (E85)
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
4CRXV02.7VHP
(VIN 8th digit: T)
4CRXT04.75TP
(VIN 8th digit: P)
5CRXV02.7VHP
(VIN 8th digit: T)
5CRXT03.32NP
(VIN 8th digit: E)
5CRXT04.75SP
(VIN 8th digit: P)
6CRXV02.7VHP
(VIN 8th digit: T)
6CRXT03.32NP
(VIN 8th digit: E)
6CRXT04.75SP
(VIN 8th digit: P)
7CRXV02.7MHP
(VIN 8th digit: n/a)
7CRXT03.3NHP
(VIN 8th digit: E)
7CRXT04.7PSP
(VIN 8th digit: P)
7CRXT04.7PJP
(VIN 8th digit: P)
Comments
OBD II monitors fully functional
and compliant on all FFV fuel
blends.
*Note: DaimlerChrysler Corporation may not designate FFV in the VIN ID for future model years.
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1 Section B: Ford Motor Company 1
Model Year
1996
1997
1998
Model
Ford Taurus
Sedan
Ford Taurus
Sedan
Ford Taurus
Sedan
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
3.0L V-6 (E85)
3.0L V-6 (Methanol M85)
3.0L V-6 (E85)
3.0L V-6 (Methanol M85)
3.0L V-6 (E85)
3.0L V-6 (Methanol M85)
Engine Family / Test
Group
(Sales Area)
(VIN ID)
TFM3.0V8NFGK
(Federal)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
TFM3.0V8FFEK
(Federal)
TFM3.0V8F2EK
(CA.)
(VIN 8th digit: 1)
VFM3.0V8NKGK (50-
state: Federal and
CA.)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
VFM3.0V8FKEK
(Federal)
VFM3.0V8F2EK
(CA.)
(VIN 8th digit: 1)
WFMXV03.0AEA
(50-state)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
WFMXV03.0BMA
(50-state)
WFMXV03.0AMA
(CA.)
(VIN 8th digit: 1)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^•_
Comments
System monitors disabled on both
gasoline and flex fuel operation:
catalyst, misfire, evaporative
leak/purge check, oxygen sensor,
fuel system.
I/M readiness bits for disabled
monitors will always be set to
"ready."
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Model Year
1999
2000
Model
Ford Taurus
Sedan
Ford Ranger
2-wheel drive
Ford Ranger
4-wheel drive
Ford Taurus
Sedan/Wagon
Ford Ranger
2-wheel drive
Ford Ranger
4-wheel drive
Ford Explorer Postal Version
4-wheel drive
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
3.0L V-6 (E85)
4.0L V-6 (E85)
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
XFMXV03.0VDC (50-
state)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
XFMXT03.01BA
(Federal)
XFMXT03.01DC
(CA.)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
XFMXT03.02BB
(Federal)
XFMXT03.02DC
(CA.)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
YFMXV03.0VF9
(50-state)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
YFMXT03.01D5 (50-
state)
YFMXT03.01BA
(Federal)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
YFMXT03.02D5 (50-
state)
YFMXT03.02BB
(Federal)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
YFMXT04.02D5
(Federal)
(VIN 8th digit: K)
Comments
System monitors disabled on both
gasoline and flex fuel operation:
catalyst, misfire, evaporative
leak/purge check, oxygen sensor,
fuel system.
I/M readiness bits for disabled
monitors will always be set to
"ready."
System monitors disabled for
operation >E10 blends: catalyst,
misfire, evaporative leak/purge
check.
I/M readiness bits for monitors
disabled above will always be set
to "ready" during flex-fuel
operation.
procedure needed when switching
from flex-fuel to gasoline
operation.
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Model Year
Model
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
Comments
Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable
Sedan/Wagon
3.0L V-6 (E85)
Ford Ranger
2-wheel drive
2001
Ford Explorer Sport/Sport Trac/
Postal Version
4-wheel drive
4.0L V-6 (E85)
1FMXV03.0VF9
(50-state)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
Desensitized evaporative
leak/purge check monitor
implemented to detect 0.040" leak
for operation >E75 blends.
1FMXT03.02F6
(50-state)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
1FMXT04.02F6
(50-state)
(VIN 8th digit: K)
Monitors disabled for operation
>E10 blends: catalyst.
Desensitized evaporative
leak/purge check monitor
implemented to detect gross leak
for operation >E75 blends (monitor
fully compliant up to E75 blends).
I/M readiness bits for monitors
disabled above will always be set
to "ready" during flex-fuel
operation.
No OBD monitor re-enablement
procedure needed when switching
from flex-fuel to gasoline
operation.
2002
Ford Ranger
2-wheel drive
3.0L V-6 (E85)
2FMXT03.02F6
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
Monitors Disabled for operation
>E10 blends: catalyst.
Desensitized evaporative
leak/purge check monitor to detect
gross leak for operation >E75
blends (monitor fully compliant up
to E75 blends).
No OBD monitor re-enablement
procedure needed when switching
from flex-fuel to gasoline
operation.
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Model Year
2002
2003
2004
Model
Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable
Sedan/Wagon
Ford Explorer / Mercury
Mountaineer
4-wheel drive
Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable
Sedan/Wagon
Ford Ranger
2-wheel drive
Ford Explorer / Mercury
Mountaineer
4-wheel drive
Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable
Sedan/Wagon
Ford Explorer / Mercury
Mountaineer
4-wheel drive
Ford Explorer Sport Trac
4-wheel drive
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
3.0L V-6 (E85)
4.0L V-6 (E85)
3.0L V-6 (E85)
4.0L V-6 (E85)
3.0L V-6 (E85)
4.0L V-6 (E85)
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
2FMXV03.0VF8
2FMXV03.0VF9
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
2FMXT04.02F7
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: K)
3FMXV03.0VFZ
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
3FMXT03.02F6
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
3FMXT04.02F7
3FMXT04.02FB
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: K)
4FMXV03.0VFZ
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
4FMXT04.02K6
4FMXT04.02K8
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: K)
4FMXT04.02K4
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: K)
Comments
No monitors disabled for alternate
fuel operation.
Desensitized evaporative
leak/purge check monitor to detect
0.040" leak for operation >E75
blends (monitor fully compliant up
to E75 blends).
No OBD monitor re-enablement
procedure needed when switching
from flex-fuel to gasoline
operation.
OBD II monitors fully functional
and compliant on all FFV fuel
blends.
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Model Year
2005
2005
2006
2007
Model
Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable
Sedan/Wagon
Ford Explorer / Mercury
Mountaineer
4-wheel drive
Ford Explorer Sport Trac
4-wheel drive
Ford Taurus
Sedan/Wagon
Ford Crown Victoria / Mercury
Grand Marquis/ Lincoln Town Car
FordF-150
Ford Crown Victoria / Mercury
Grand Marquis/ Lincoln Town Car
FordF-150
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
3.0L V-6 (E85)
4.0L V-6 (E85)
4.0L V-6 (E85)
3.0L V-6 (E85)
4.6L V-8 (E85)
5.4L V-8 (E85)
4.6L V-8 (E85)
5.4L V-8 (E85)
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
5FMXV03.0VFZ
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
5FMXT04.02K8
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: K)
5FMXT04.02K4
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: K)
6FMXV03.0VFZ
(Federal)
(VIN 8th digit: 2)
6FMXV04.6VE2
(Federal)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
6FMXT05.4RH2
(Federal)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
7FMXV04.6VE2
(Federal)
7FMXV04.6VEF
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
7FMXT05.44H2
7FMXT05.44HF
(Federal)
7FMXT05.44E2
(50 State)
(VIN 8th digit: V)
Comments
OBD II monitors fully functional
and compliant on all FFV fuel
blends.
OBD II monitors fully functional
and compliant on all FFV fuel
blends.
* NOTE: 50 State = Product certified for sale in all 50 States; Fed = federally certified product available in all states which do not require
California emissions; Cal = California emissions certified product available in California and all states which require California emissions.
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Section C: General Motors Corporation
Model Year
Model
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
Comments
1996-1999
No FFVs produced during these model years.
2000
2001
2002
Chevrolet S- TO/CMC Sonoma
2-wheel drive
Chevrolet S- TO/CMC Sonoma
2-wheel drive
Chevrolet S- 10/GMC Sonoma
2-wheel drive
C1500 Sierra /Silverado
2-wheel drive
K1500 Sierra / Silverado
4-wheel drive
C1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon
/ Yukon XL
2-wheel drive
K1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon
/ Yukon XL
4-wheel drive
2.2 L I-4 / (E85)
5.3LV-8/(E85)
YGMXT02.2121
YGMXT02.2122
(VIN 8th digit: 5)
1GMXT02.2122
(VIN 8th digit: 5)
2GMXT02.2122
(VIN 8th digit: 5)
2GMXT05.3177
(VIN 8th digit: Z)
2GMXT05.3188
(VIN 8th digit: Z)
System monitors disabled for
operation >E15 blends: O2 sensor
heater, secondary air, catalyst.
System monitors disabled for
operation >E10 blends:
evaporative leak check.
Desensitized O2 sensor monitor
implemented; only reports faults
during operation
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Model Year
Model
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
Comments
2003
C1500 Sierra / Silverado
2-wheel drive
Kl'500 Sierra /Silverado
4-wheel drive
5.3L V-8 / (E85)
3GMXT05.3177
(VIN 8th digit: Z)
OBD II monitors fully functional
and compliant on all FFV fuel
blends.
2003
2004
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
C1500 Sierra /Silverado
2-wheel drive
K1500 Sierra / Silverado
4-wheel drive
5.3LV-8/(E85)
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
3GMXT05.3175
(VIN 8th digit: Z)
4GMXT05.3177
(VIN 8th digit: Z)
OBD II monitors fully functional
and compliant on all FFV fuel
blends.
4GMXT05.3175
(VIN 8th digit: Z)
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Model Year
2005
2005
2006
2007
Model
C1500 Sierra / Silverado / Tahoe
2-wheel drive
K1500 Sierra / Silverado
4-wheel drive
C1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon
/ Yukon XL /A va/anche
2-wheel drive
K1500 Sierra / Silverado /
Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon /
Yukon XL /A va/anche
4-wheel drive
K1500 Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon
/ Yukon XL
All-wheel drive
Impa/a /Monte Carlo
C 1500 Sierra / Silverado /
Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon /
Yukon XL /A va/anche
2-wheel drive
K1500 Sierra / Silverado /
Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon /
Yukon XL /A va/anche
4-wheel drive
Impa/a /Monte Carlo
Terraza / Up/ander
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
5.3L V-8 / (E85)
5.3LV-8/(E85)
3.5L V-6 / (E85)
5.3LV-8/(E85)
3.5L V-6 / (E85)
3.9LV-6/(E85)
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
5GMXT05.3177
(VIN 8th digit: Z)
5GMXT05.3175
(VIN 8th digit: Z)
6GMXV03.5050
6GMXV03.5051
(VIN 8th digit: K)
6GMXT05.3375
(VIN 8th digit: Z)
7GMXV03.5052
(VIN 8th digit: K)
7GMXT03.9140
(VIN 8th digit: W)
Comments
OBD II monitors fully functional
and compliant on all FFV fuel
blends.
OBD II monitors fully functional
and compliant on all FFV fuel
blends.
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Model Year
Model
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
Comments
2007
C1500 Sierra Classic/ Silverado
Classic
G1500/2500 Express / Sa vana
Cargo & Passenger
G1500/2500 Van
2-wheel drive
K1500 Sierra Classic / Silverado
Classic
4-wheel drive
H 7500 Express / Sa vana
Passenger Van
HI500/2500 Savana Cargo/ Van
All-wheel drive
7GMXT05.3373
(VIN 8th digit: Z)
C1500 Sierra Classic/ Silverado
Classic / Sierra / Silverado /
A valanche / Suburban / Tahoe /
Yukon / Yukon XL, G1500/2500
Express /Savana Cargo &
Passenger, G1500/2500 Van
2-wheel drive
K1500 Sierra Classic/ Silverado
Classic / Sierra / Silverado /
A valanche / Suburban / Tahoe /
Yukon / Yukon XL
4-wheel drive
H 7500 Express / Sa vana
Passenger
HI500/2500 Savana Cargo/ Van
All-wheel drive
5.3L V-8 / (E85)
OBD II monitors fully functional
and compliant on all FFV fuel
blends.
7GMXT05.3375
(VIN 8th digit: Z, 3, or
0)
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Model Year
Model
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
Comments
2007
C1500 Silverado /A valanche /
Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon /
Yukon XL
G1500/2500 Express / Sa vana
Cargo & Passenger
G1500/2500 Van
2-wheel drive
K1500 Sierra / Silverado /
A valanche / Suburban / Tahoe /
Yukon / Yukon XL
5.3L V-8 / (E85)
7GMXT05.3381
(VIN 8th digit: 3 or 0)
OBD II monitors fully functional
and compliant on all FFV fuel
blends.
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1 Section D: Isuzu Motor Corporation 1
Model Year
1996-1999
2000
2001
2002-2007
Model
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
Comments
No FFVs produced during these model years.
Hombre
2-wheel drive
Hombre
2-wheel drive
2.2 L I-4 / (E85)
YGMXT02.2121
YGMXT02.2122
(VIN 8th digit: 5)
YGMXT02.2121
YGMXT02.2122
(VIN 8th digit: 5)
This model shares a platform with
the Chevrolet S-10 and CMC
Sonoma.
For guidance on these models,
please refer to Section C
"General Motors Corporation. "
No FFVs produced during these model years.
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1 Section E: Mazda North American Operations 1
Model Year
1996-1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004-2007
Model
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIN ID)
Comments
No FFVs produced during these model years.
B3000
4-wheel drive
B3000
2-wheel drive
B3000
4-wheel drive
3.0 L V-6 / (E85)
XFMXT03.02BB
(VIN 8th digit: V)
YFMXT03.01BA
YFMXT03.01D5
(VIN 8th digit: V)
XFMXT03.02BB
(VIN 8th digit: V)
This model shares a platform with
the Ford Ranger.
For guidance on these models,
please refer to Section B "Ford
Motor Corporation. "
No FFVs produced during these model years.
B3000
2-wheel drive
B3000
2-wheel drive
3.0 L V-6 / (E85)
2FMXT03.02F6
(VIN 8th digit: V)
3FMXT03.02F6
(VIN 8th digit: V)
This model shares a platform with
the Ford Ranger.
For guidance on these models,
please refer to Section B "Ford
Motor Corporation. "
No FFVs produced during these model years.
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Model Year
1 996-2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Model
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
Engine Family / Test
Group
Comments
No FFVs produced during these model years.
C-Class: C320
Sedan/Wagon/Sportscoupe
C-Class: C240
Sedan/Wagon
C-Class: C320
Sedan/Wagon/Sportscoupe
C-Class: C240
Sedan/Wagon
C-Class: C320
Sedan/Wagon/Sportscoupe
3.2 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium)
2.6 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium)
3.2 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium)
2.6 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium)
3.2 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium)
3MBXV03.2LXY
4MBXV03.2LXX
5MBXV03.2LBX
No disablements ordesensitization
during alternate fuel operation.
No FFVs produced during this model year.
C-Class: C230
Sedan
C-Class: C300
Sedan
2.5 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium)
3.0 L V-6 / (E85 + Premium)
7MBXV02.5U2A
8MBXV03.0U2A
No disablements ordesensitization
during alternate fuel operation.
' NOTE: Mercedes-Benz do not use a special indicator in the VIN for FFVs.
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Section G: Nissan Motor Comoan
Model Year
Model
Displacement & Engine Type /
Ethanol Content
Engine Family / Test
Group
(VIM ID)
Comments
1996-2004
No FFVs produced during these model years.
2005
2006
2007
Titan
2-Wheel Drive
Titan
4-Wheel Drive
Titan
2-Wheel Drive
Titan
4-Wheel Drive
Armada
2-Wheel and 4-Wheel Drive
Titan
2-Wheel and 4-Wheel Drive
5.6 L V-8 / (E85)
5NSXT05.6M9B
(VIN 4th digit: B)
5NSXT05.6P9C
(VIN 4th digit: B)
6NSXT05.6M9B
(VIN 4th digit: B)
6NSXT05.6P9B
(VIN 4th digit: B)
7NSXT05.6G9B
(VIN 4th digit: B)
No disablements ordesensitization
during alternate fuel operation.
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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, Ml. 48326-2752
248.576.7928
fak6@daimlerchrvsler.com
Andre Welch
Vehicle Environmental Engineering
Ford Motor Company
World Headquarters, Room 224 E6
One American Road
Dearborn, Ml 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, Ml 48170
734.582.9262
jamarsee@isza.com
David Robertson
Group Manager
ESE and PT
Mazda North American Operations
1500 Enterprise Drive
Allen Park, Ml. 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, Ml 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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