. Labels
The standard size for labels in North America is 4”x6”. The standard size outside of
North America is 6”x8” (ISO A5 210mm x 148mm). The format and data are
identical globally except where indicated. Sizing in this guide is the minimum for the
4x6 label size. All data and spacing can be sized larger as labels allow and appropriate
for commonly used label holders. Suppliers must now print long Ford Motor
Company part numbers on either size label stock on a single line. This SHOULD be
achieved using a narrower font such as UPPERCASE NARROW ARIAL,
HELVETICA CONDENSED or equivalent, not a smaller font. The label paper
SHALL be white in color with black printing. Unless special written specifications
are authorized for printing of color labels, no color shall appear on supplier labels that
reduce the scan distance. It is also recommended that no red or green shades be used
due to the occurrences of people with red/green color blindness. For shipments from
Europe to the NAFTA countries the European standard label sizes can be used. For
shipments from the NAFTA countries to Europe the US label sizes can be used.
Allowed label language is English only.