X12
Inbound

Ford Motor Company X12 850 Purchase Order

Ford Motor Company (Customer Service Division) (North America) (Supplier Direct Ship - SDS)
The EDI 850 Purchase Order is Ford Motor Company's primary document for placing orders with suppliers. It contains item details, quantities, pricing, shipping instructions, and delivery windows. Suppliers must acknowledge and fulfill these orders according to Ford Motor Company's compliance requirements.
17segments
2loops
7mandatory

Schema Reference

17 segments · X12 850 Purchase Order

ISA ISA Interchange Control Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ISA01 Authorization Information Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA02 Authorization Information
M AN 10-10
ISA03 Security Information Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA04 Security Information
M AN 10-10
ISA05 Interchange ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA06 Interchange Sender ID
M AN 15-15
ISA07 Interchange ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA08 Interchange Receiver ID
M AN 15-15
ISA09 Interchange Date
M DT 6-6
ISA10 Interchange Time
M TM 4-4
ISA11 Interchange Control Standards Identifier
M ID 1-1
ISA12 Interchange Control Version Number
M ID 5-5
ISA13 Interchange Control Number
M N0 9-9
ISA14 Acknowledgment Requested
M ID 1-1
ISA15 Test Indicator
M ID 1-1
ISA16 Subelement Separator
M AN 1-1
GS GS Functional Group Header
Mandatory Max: 1
GS01 Functional Identifier
M ID 2-2
GS02 Application Sender's Code
M ID 2-12
GS03 Application Receiver's Code
M ID 2-12
GS04 Data Interchange Date
M DT 6-6
GS05 Data Interchange Time
M TM 4-4
GS06 Data Interchange Control Number
M N0 1-9
GS07 Responsible Agency Code
M ID 1-2
GS08 Version/Release/ Industry ID
M ID 1-12
ST Transaction Set Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ST01 Transaction Set Identifier
M ID 3-3
ST02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
BEG Beginning Segment for Purchase Order Applications
Mandatory Max: 1
BEG01 Transaction Set Purpose
M ID 2-2
BEG02 Purchase Order Type
M ID 2-2
BEG03 Purchase Order Number
M AN 1-22
BEG06 Purchase Order Date
M DT 6-6
NTE Note/Special Instruction
Optional Max: 100
NTE01 Note Reference Code
O ID 3-3
NTE02 Free Form Message
M AN 1-60
REF Reference Numbers
Optional Max: 12
REF01 Reference Number Qualifier
M ID 2-2
REF02 Reference Number
C AN 1-30
REF03 Description
C AN 1-80
PER Administrative Communications Contact
Optional Max: 3
PER01 Contact Function Code
M ID 2-2
PER02 Name
O AN 1-35
PER03 Communication Number Qualifier
O ID 2-2
PER04 Communication Number
C AN 7-21
N1 Loop Repeat: 200
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Organization Identifier
M ID 2-2
N102 Name
C AN 1-35
N103 Identification Code Qualifier
C ID 1-2
N104 Identification Code
C ID 2-17
N3 Address Information
Optional Max: 2
N301 Address Information
M AN 1-35
N302 Address Information
O AN 1-35
N4 Geographic Location
Optional Max: 1
N401 City Name
C AN 2-19
N402 State or Province Code
C ID 2-2
N403 Postal Code
O ID 5-9
N404 Country Code
O ID 2-2
DTM Date/Time Reference
Optional Max: 10
DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier
M ID 3-3
DTM02 Date
C DT 6-6
SHH General Schedule
Optional Max: 5
SHH01 Schedule Code
M ID 2-2
SHH02 Date/Time Qualifier
M ID 3-3
SHH03 Date
C DT 6-6
PO1 Loop Repeat: 100,000
PO1 Purchase Order Baseline Item Data
Mandatory Max: 1
PO101 Purchase Order Line Number
O AN 1-6
PO102 Quantity Ordered
M R 1-9
PO103 Unit of Measurement Code
M ID 2-2
PO104 Unit Price
C R 1-14
PO105 Basis of Unit Price Code
O ID 2-2
PO106 Product/Service ID Qualifier
O ID 2-2
PO107 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-30
CUR Currency
Optional Max: 1
CUR01 Organization Identifier
M ID 2-2
CUR02 Currency
M ID 3-3
PID Product/Item Description
Optional Max: 200
PID01 Item Description Type
M ID 1-1
PID05 Description
C AN 1-80
CTT Transaction Totals
Mandatory Max: 1
CTT01 Number of Line Items
M N0 1-6
CTT02 Hash Total
O R 1-10
SE Transaction Set Trailer
Mandatory Max: 1
SE01 Number of Included Segments
M N0 1-6
SE02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
How It Works

Automating Ford Motor Company EDI 850

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 850 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync automatically syncs incoming Ford Motor Company 850 Purchase Orders directly to your ERP or database. New orders appear in your system within seconds — no manual data entry, no CSV imports. Field mappings are configured once and every future PO flows through automatically.

Ford Motor Company EDI 850 FAQ

Common questions about 850 Purchase Order transactions with Ford Motor Company.

How long does it take to set up Ford Motor Company EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Ford Motor Company EDI transactions within 3–5 business days. Stacksync's no-code setup means you don't need developers or EDI consultants — configure your field mappings through our visual interface, run a test cycle, and go live.

Do I need an existing VAN or AS2 connection to trade with Ford Motor Company?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to Ford Motor Company's trading partner network through our certified connections. You don't need to manage a separate VAN subscription, AS2 certificates, or SFTP configurations.

How does Stacksync help with Ford Motor Company compliance?

Stacksync improves compliance scores by eliminating manual processing delays. Purchase Orders sync to your system in real time, ASNs are generated automatically when you ship, and invoices are validated with three-way matching before submission. Real-time monitoring alerts you to issues before they become chargebacks.

What EDI document types does Stacksync support for Ford Motor Company?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by Ford Motor Company — including Purchase Orders (850), Invoices (810), ASNs (856), PO Acknowledgments (855), and more. Our platform handles the full lifecycle from order to payment automatically.

Can I connect Ford Motor Company EDI to my existing ERP or WMS?

Yes. Stacksync integrates with any system that has a database or API — including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and custom-built ERPs. Data flows bidirectionally between Ford Motor Company's EDI network and your system in real time.

What happens when Ford Motor Company updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors Ford Motor Company's EDI spec changes and updates our mappings proactively. When a change affects your integration, we notify you and apply updates — so you stay compliant without scrambling to decode new implementation guides.

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