Ford Motor Company EDI 856 ASN Integration

Schema Reference

19 segments · X12 856 Ship Notice/Manifest

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

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

ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code

M ID 3-3

ST02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

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

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

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

LIN02 Product/Service ID Qualifier

M ID 2-2

LIN03 Product/Service ID

M AN 1-30

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

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

TD101 Packaging Code

O ID 5-5

TD102 Lading Quantity

C N0 1-7

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

TD301 Equipment Description Code

M ID 2-2

REF01 Reference Number Qualifier

M ID 2-2

REF02 Reference Number

C AN 1-30

CLD Loop Repeat: 8

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

REF01 Reference Number Qualifier

M ID 2-2

REF02 Reference Number

C AN 1-30

N1 Loop Repeat: 200

N101 Entity Identifier Code

M ID 2-2

N103 Identification Code Qualifier

C ID 1-2

N104 Identification Code

C ID 2-17

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

CTT01 Number of Line Items

M N0 1-6

CTT02 Hash Total

O R 1-10

SE01 Number of Included Segments

M N0 1-6

SE02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

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.

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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 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.