X12
Outbound

Ford Motor Company X12 856 Ship Notice/Manifest

Ford Motor Company (Customer Service Division) (North America) (Supplier Direct Ship - SDS)
The EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice notifies Ford Motor Company that a shipment is in transit. It includes carton-level detail, pallet configurations, SSCC-18 barcodes, and carrier tracking information. Accurate ASNs are critical for receiving efficiency and compliance.
19segments
3loops
7mandatory

Schema Reference

19 segments · X12 856 Ship Notice/Manifest

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 Code
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 Code
M ID 1-12
ST Transaction Set Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code
M ID 3-3
ST02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
BSN Beginning Segment for Ship Notice
Mandatory Max: 1
BSN01 Transaction Set Purpose Code
M ID 2-2
BSN02 Shipment Identification
M AN 2-30
BSN03 Date
M DT 6-6
BSN04 Time
M TM 4-4
DTM Date/Time Reference
Optional Max: 10
DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier
M ID 3-3
DTM02 Date
C DT 6-6
DTM03 Time
C TM 4-4
HL Loop Repeat: 200,000
HL Hierarchical Level
Mandatory Max: 1
HL01 Hierarchical ID Number
M AN 1-12
HL02 Hierarchical Parent ID Number
O AN 1-12
HL03 Hierarchical Level Code
M ID 1-2
LIN Item Identification Detail
Optional Max: 1
LIN02 Product/Service ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
LIN03 Product/Service ID
M AN 1-30
SN1 Item Detail (Shipment)
Optional Max: 1
SN102 Number of Units Shipped
M R 1-10
SN103 Unit of Measurement Code
M ID 2-2
SN104 Quantity Shipped to Date
O R 1-9
MEA Measurements
Optional Max: 40
MEA01 Measurement Reference ID Code
M ID 2-2
MEA02 Measurement Qualifier
M ID 1-3
MEA03 Measurement Value
C R 1-10
MEA04 Unit of Measurement Code
M ID 2-2
TD1 Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight)
Optional Max: 20
TD101 Packaging Code
O ID 5-5
TD102 Lading Quantity
C N0 1-7
TD5 Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
Optional Max: 12
TD501 Routing Sequence Code
O ID 1-2
TD502 Identification Code Qualifier
C ID 1-2
TD503 Identification Code
C ID 2-17
TD504 Transportation Method Code
C ID 1-2
TD507 Location Qualifier
O ID 1-2
TD508 Location Identifier
C AN 1-25
TD3 Carrier Details (Equipment)
Optional Max: 12
TD301 Equipment Description Code
M ID 2-2
REF Reference Numbers
Optional Max: 200
REF01 Reference Number Qualifier
M ID 2-2
REF02 Reference Number
C AN 1-30
CLD Loop Repeat: 8
CLD Load Detail
Optional Max: 1
CLD01 Number of Customer Loads
M N0 1-5
CLD02 Number of Units Shipped
M R 1-10
CLD03 Packaging Code
O ID 5-5
REF Reference Numbers
Optional Max: 200
REF01 Reference Number Qualifier
M ID 2-2
REF02 Reference Number
C AN 1-30
N1 Loop Repeat: 200
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-2
N103 Identification Code Qualifier
C ID 1-2
N104 Identification Code
C ID 2-17
ITA Allowance, Charge or Service
Optional Max: 10
ITA01 Allowance or Charge Indicator
M ID 1-1
ITA02 Agency Qualifier Code
O ID 2-2
ITA03 Special Services Code
C ID 2-10
ITA04 Allowance or Charge Method of Handling Code
M ID 2-2
ITA07 Allowance or Charge Total Amount
C N2 1-9
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 856

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 856 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

Validate
Transform
Route
Monitor
Stacksync builds and transmits 856 ASNs automatically when shipments are created in your WMS. Carton contents, pallet labels, SSCC-18 codes, and tracking numbers are pulled from your warehouse data — eliminating manual EDI entry.

Ford Motor Company EDI 856 FAQ

Common questions about 856 Ship Notice/Manifest transactions with Ford Motor Company.

How far in advance must a Ford Motor Company EDI 856 ASN be sent before delivery?

Ford Motor Company typically requires the EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice to be transmitted within hours of shipment — not days before delivery. The ASN must be sent after the carrier picks up the freight but before the shipment arrives at Ford Motor Company's receiving dock. Late or missing ASNs often result in compliance chargebacks and can cause receiving delays at the distribution center. Stacksync triggers 856 generation automatically when your WMS or shipping system confirms dispatch, ensuring the ASN reaches Ford Motor Company within the required window without manual intervention from your logistics team.

How far in advance must a Ford Motor Company EDI 856 ASN be sent before delivery?

Ford Motor Company typically requires the EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice to be transmitted within hours of shipment — not days before delivery. The ASN must be sent after the carrier picks up the freight but before the shipment arrives at Ford Motor Company's receiving dock. Late or missing ASNs often result in compliance chargebacks and can cause receiving delays at the distribution center. Stacksync triggers 856 generation automatically when your WMS or shipping system confirms dispatch, ensuring the ASN reaches Ford Motor Company within the required window without manual intervention from your logistics team.

What is the packaging hierarchy in a Ford Motor Company EDI 856?

The Ford Motor Company EDI 856 uses hierarchical levels (HL segments) to describe the shipment structure from top to bottom: shipment level, order level, pack level (cartons or pallets), and item level. Each level contains specific data — the shipment level holds carrier and BOL information, the pack level includes SSCC-18 barcodes and carton dimensions, and the item level lists UPCs and quantities per package. Stacksync builds this hierarchy automatically from your WMS packing data, mapping carton contents and pallet configurations into the correct HL structure required by Ford Motor Company.

What is the packaging hierarchy in a Ford Motor Company EDI 856?

The Ford Motor Company EDI 856 uses hierarchical levels (HL segments) to describe the shipment structure from top to bottom: shipment level, order level, pack level (cartons or pallets), and item level. Each level contains specific data — the shipment level holds carrier and BOL information, the pack level includes SSCC-18 barcodes and carton dimensions, and the item level lists UPCs and quantities per package. Stacksync builds this hierarchy automatically from your WMS packing data, mapping carton contents and pallet configurations into the correct HL structure required by Ford Motor Company.

What penalties does Ford Motor Company charge for EDI 856 ASN errors?

Penalties for Ford Motor Company ASN errors vary by the type of mistake and your compliance scorecard tier. Common chargeable errors include missing or late ASNs, incorrect carton counts, wrong item quantities, invalid SSCC-18 labels, and mismatches between the ASN and actual received goods. These penalties can range from flat fees per incident to percentage-based fines on the shipment value. Stacksync validates every 856 against the original PO data and your shipping records before transmission, catching errors that would otherwise result in Ford Motor Company chargebacks. The platform maintains an audit trail for dispute resolution.

What penalties does Ford Motor Company charge for EDI 856 ASN errors?

Penalties for Ford Motor Company ASN errors vary by the type of mistake and your compliance scorecard tier. Common chargeable errors include missing or late ASNs, incorrect carton counts, wrong item quantities, invalid SSCC-18 labels, and mismatches between the ASN and actual received goods. These penalties can range from flat fees per incident to percentage-based fines on the shipment value. Stacksync validates every 856 against the original PO data and your shipping records before transmission, catching errors that would otherwise result in Ford Motor Company chargebacks. The platform maintains an audit trail for dispute resolution.

Are SSCC-18 labels required for Ford Motor Company EDI 856 shipments?

Most Ford Motor Company programs require SSCC-18 (Serial Shipping Container Code) labels on every carton and pallet, with the corresponding barcodes referenced in the 856 ASN's MAN (Marks and Numbers) segment. The SSCC-18 is a unique 18-digit identifier that links the physical package to the electronic ASN data, enabling Ford Motor Company's receiving dock to scan and verify shipments against the advance notice. Stacksync generates SSCC-18 numbers that comply with GS1 standards and embeds them in the 856 automatically. If your WMS already assigns SSCC-18s, Stacksync pulls those values directly from your packing records.

Are SSCC-18 labels required for Ford Motor Company EDI 856 shipments?

Most Ford Motor Company programs require SSCC-18 (Serial Shipping Container Code) labels on every carton and pallet, with the corresponding barcodes referenced in the 856 ASN's MAN (Marks and Numbers) segment. The SSCC-18 is a unique 18-digit identifier that links the physical package to the electronic ASN data, enabling Ford Motor Company's receiving dock to scan and verify shipments against the advance notice. Stacksync generates SSCC-18 numbers that comply with GS1 standards and embeds them in the 856 automatically. If your WMS already assigns SSCC-18s, Stacksync pulls those values directly from your packing records.

How does Stacksync generate Ford Motor Company EDI 856 ASNs from my warehouse system?

Stacksync connects to your WMS, ERP, or shipping platform and monitors for shipment confirmations. When an order is marked as shipped, Stacksync extracts the packing details — carton contents, weights, dimensions, carrier information, tracking numbers, and SSCC-18 labels — and constructs the 856 ASN document automatically. The platform maps your warehouse data to Ford Motor Company's required HL hierarchy, populates the BSN, TD1, and REF segments, and validates the complete document before transmitting it. The entire process runs without manual EDI formatting, reducing ASN errors and keeping your Ford Motor Company compliance scores high.

How does Stacksync generate Ford Motor Company EDI 856 ASNs from my warehouse system?

Stacksync connects to your WMS, ERP, or shipping platform and monitors for shipment confirmations. When an order is marked as shipped, Stacksync extracts the packing details — carton contents, weights, dimensions, carrier information, tracking numbers, and SSCC-18 labels — and constructs the 856 ASN document automatically. The platform maps your warehouse data to Ford Motor Company's required HL hierarchy, populates the BSN, TD1, and REF segments, and validates the complete document before transmitting it. The entire process runs without manual EDI formatting, reducing ASN errors and keeping your Ford Motor Company compliance scores high.

Ready to automate Ford Motor Company EDI?

a blue checkmark icon
POC from integration engineers
a blue checkmark icon
No-code EDI setup
a blue checkmark icon
Real-time compliance monitoring
a blue checkmark icon
White-glove onboarding