Recently bought a truck and I'm trying to find out towing capacity. The owner's manual that came with the truck only has specs for gas engines and this truck is diesel. Adding to my confusion: It has F350 badges on it, but the VIN reports it as a F250 and I suspect it was a fleet vehicle originally. (White exterior, no carpet) Here is the door sticker.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/krvmmfeogr...32.53.jpg?dl=0

I've spent a couple of hours looking to see a thread that answers my question, so my apologies if this has been covered elsewhere.

 

1)Does the VIN on the dash match the door tag? It is pretty easy to swap out a door.

2) Is the front axle TTB/twin I beam (F-250) or a solid axle (F-350)?

 

Thanks for the reply.

The VIN on the door and on the dash match.

This is my first truck and don't know much about them yet, so unable to answer your axle questions....but here's a link to some pictures I took today.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9ymgx5a5v...Xc1aqCjga?dl=0

Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you help me.

Kirk

 

Your front axle is tge twin I-beam. They're those big metal beams that connect over by the wheel that look like girders for construction. Very different from the rear (solid) axle. The two horizontal tubes with the round thing (differential) in the middle.
So it appears the vin is correct and its an F250.

 

Give us some specs on your truck.
aka year, trans, gear ratio

Here is a little know factoid. There is ZERO different between the 2wd f250 and F350, other than what ford rates them for. SAME frame, rear springs, front springs, axles, brakes,etc

 

Did they use different sized blocks in the rear, like in the 4x4s?

 

No blocks in 2wds

 

He posted the door tag. Says trans code 'E' so E4OD.

 

I can't see that pic because I do not have a dropbox account

What about gear ratio, and year. Also what is the 7th letter of the vin?

 

 

I do know my way around a car a bit. I've rebuilt a few engines, but by no means an expert. First Generation Camaros and Subarus are more in my wheelhouse. So while I may know a power steering pump from a compressor, I'm not too familiar with Ford trucks. My knowledge is limited to what I've researched and wrenched.

Kirk

 

VIN:

1FTHW25F0TEA27667
WMI / VDS / VIS:

1FT / HW25F0 / TEA27667
Manufacturer:

Ford Motor Company USA Truck
Brand:

Ford
Model:

F-250 Super Duty
Engine:

N/A
Region/Plant:

Louisville Kentucky United States
Check:

0
Year:

1996
Sequential number:

27667


* Illustration shows model only

C346 APA MCA China, 7.3L Diesel V8 Turbo, Oxford White

VIN Number: 1FTHW25F0TEA27667
Primary Features
Build Date: 23.10.1995
Vehicle Line: C346 APA MCA China
Body Style: Double Cab (3/4 Door)
Version: 250 Series
Engine: 7.3L Diesel V8 Turbo
Transmission: E4OD(4R100)
Drive: LHD RWD
Axle Ratio: 3.55
Emission: With 49 State Emission Requirements
Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning
Paint: Oxford White

Minor Features

Lapis Blue
Styleside Box - STL Inner/Outer
(-)"XL"
Kentucky Truck Plant Build
Less Special Equipment Package
With Camper Pack
With Rubber Floor Covering
With Noise Insulation Pack
Double Cab (3/4 Door)
Rear Bumper - Steel Step - Black
With Front Licence Plate Bracket
With Steel Spare Wheel
LT235/85R-16E BSW A-S Tyres
With Conventional Spare Tyre
Immersion Heater Engine
3.55
Less Rear Axle Limited Slip Diff
7.3L Diesel V8 Turbo
With Auxiliary Fuel Tank
With Tilt Steering Wheel
With Speed Control
With Tachometer
Electronic AM/FM/Stereo With Clock
With NAAO Radio Frequency
Roof Marker/Clearance Lights-Conv
Oxford White
250 Series
E4OD(4R100)
C346 APA MCA China

its a 2wd truck,so you can just call it an f350 if ya want.

i converted my 4wd f250 to a dually (and kept the front d50) and put f350 emblems on it as i thought it looks more correct now.

EDIT:
lmao! i dunno whats wrong with that decoder but she's not a CHINA truck lol! she was born in JEFFERSON COUNTY, KY according to another decoder..........oh it shows correctly up the top of this one too anyway.

 

Ok.

So you have a 96 f250 crewcab Short bed, Powerstoke, Auto, 3.55 gears

I don't have the book in front of me so going by memory it has a GCVW of 16-18k

And technically it is NOT a F350 they have a 9200lb GVW, you only have a 8800lb no matter what emblems you put on the truck

 

Sorry Kirk! I didn't mean to sound condescending. Welcome to the forums.

 

F350's came with twin I-beams. F-superduty's came with straight front axle Dana 80 rear axle and 10 bolt wheels