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I was given a 1987 F-250 that my father-in-law purchased brand new. The vehicle currently has over 300,000 on it so I'm going to start working on it very soon. I'm trying to decode the vin number, but I'm running into a problem. The model, cab, chasis type of my vin does not match with anything I can find. My vin indicates F34, unfortunately I can"t find that code anywhere. I hope that soemone out there can help. Thank you

 

What exactly are you trying to decode. The vin number or the door tag with all the extra stuff.

Why are you interested in this info. Not much of it is nessisary when fixing the truck.
Or were you just curious.

 

welcome to FTE
post the vin, and we will be able to decode it for you.

 

Thanks guys, the only reason that I'm trying to decode is for curiosity. When I tried to decode it I was able to decode everything except for the body style. So I'm curious why this body style F34 is not coming up, I was unable to find in in the shop manual either. Thanks again!

This is the vin# 1FTF F34 N4HPB36742

 

What Engine is in it? I can't find anything that says what an "N" code engine is, I am also surprised to see it was built in my old home town of the Twin Cities, I thought they only built Rangers there, not full size trucks.

No luck on finding the body code either.

Diesel Rod

 

It has a 302 EFI engine. Thanks

 

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Your VIN number: 1FTFF34N4HPB36742
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions:
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company, USA
Make: Ford
Vehicle Type: Truck (Completed Vehicle)
Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position:
Brake System: • Hydraulic brake system, Class F, GVWR 7,001-8,000 pounds, None
Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions:
Line Series: F-Series Super Duty - F350
Chassis Type: 4x2
Body Type: Chassis Cab - Regular Cab
Engine Type - 8th Position:
Engine: 5.0(302cid)
Cylinders: V-8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Horse Power: 185
Model Year - 10th Position:
Model Year: 1987
Assembly Plant - 11th Position:
Assembly Plant: Twin Cities: St. Paul, Minnesota
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th:
Sequence Number: B36742

 

So it's a 1 ton with a 185HP 302? Dont think I have ever seen that before. must be a special order thing.

Diesel Rod

 

pre 87 the 302 was an option in the 350 2 wheel drive.
i think it was a special order for the 88 model year.