How can I tell if a 2011 F350 is a Job 2 or Job 3 build? I have the window sticker printout and VIN, if that helps.

Thanks!

 

I know as I have been shopping around it has said it on the window sticker...

 

Can somebody explain what Job 1, 2, and 3 means?

 

Where at on the window sticker? I didnt see it on there, there were numbers and codes that I didnt know the meaning of though...

 

On some of the window stickers there was nothing, I assumed these where job one trucks. Others i've seen have listed it on the right side (job 2). I have not seen job 3 ever... idk if it even exists???

 

I always thought Job 1 with FMC was quality... Job2,3

What ever they are they are probably in code on the sticker... something like the VIN

 

Job 2 trucks began production on Oct/10. All trucks manufactured before that were Job 1. As far as I know they have not started Job 3 builds, but don't quote me on that.

You won't find the Job # on the window sticker.

Brian

 

That is interesting. Can someone then look at the date of manufacture on their truck and assume that if it is after 10/10/10 that it is at least Job 2? Also, it is not clear to me on what difference this makes.

 

When Ford makes what they consider to be a significant change in a Job 1 (first run) vehicle, they call the vehicles manufactured after the change(s) Job 2. My understanding was that Ford changed a rear frame crossmember to increase the tow rating on Super Dutys and those trucks are called Job 3. The hitch on those trucks is supposed to have a 2.5" hitch with a reducer insert to 2".

I could be wrong.... it happens!

The VIN on the truck I'm looking at includes a 'C' prefix prior to the unit number so I was wondering if that has anything to do with the Job number. Does anyone know where to get the Super Duty VIN 'decoder'?

 

Job 1-BEA
Job 2-BEB
Job 3-BEC

These three letters will be in your VIN to indicate which build you have.

 

I have BEC in my VIN so I guess I have a Job 3 truck. I have seen a Job 3, it does exist.... I still am wondering if it is good or not....

 

Only Job 1 and Job 2 for MY11. No Job 3. Job 2 is 11/01/10 - current. Ford made a number of running changes this model year that were more substantial then usual, so that likely made things a little confusing...

Job number can not be determined by the VIN. The letter preceding the last 5 of the VIN allows them to have more then 99,999 VIN's. They will issue A00001 to A99999 then move on to B00001 and so on...

From what I can tell the hitch changes (i.e. including the 2.5" to 2" reducer) affects those units built on or after 02/07/11. This was a Job 2 running change...

 

My VIN is a BEC and I have a Job 2 build. It said so on my vehicle order form but nowhere on the window sticker.

 

Stupid me, I listened to the sales guy tell me this. I should of known better...... thanks for straightening me up HD

 

Bummer, here I thought I had a Job 3 and now I am told I do not. Life is tough enough without these major set backs....