I do apologize if this has already been asked, I did a decent amount of research prior and couldn't find my specific year or range. So if anybody can decode this for me properly and/ or redirect me to a TRUE WORKING decided I would greatly appreciate that.

1985 Ford F-150
4.9 I6
4 speed manual

Vin # 1FTDF15Y7FNA85998

thanks and God Bless

 

True working what?

Anyway, just use the VIN decoder here on FTE - VIN Decoder - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

 

I tried using that decoder earlier and it didn't seem to work, and my auto correct changed decoder to decided haha.

Ill give it another try.

 

I just used it again and it gives me bar none information, maybe there just was bad record keeping in that year haha.

 

Bar none information?

I tried it and it worked. There's only so much info in the VIN. Year, model, engine type, cab/bed type IIRC, country of manufacture. Has nothing to do with record-keeping.

 

Try this link:
http://www.shopkeysupport.com/sk5com/vin/vin.pdf

It is a manual decode, meaning it's NOT a "enter the VIN and it's automatic", but a good resource.....Once there, Ford starts on page 79.

 

There's only so much information the VIN gives you...

1: USA
FT: Ford Truck (Completed Vehicle)
D: (GVWR) 5,001-6,000 lbs
F: (Model) F-series pick-up, regular cab
15: (Submodel) 150 series Styleside & Econoline
Y: Engine Type (??? you said I6 but I couldn't find this in the tables)
7: Check Digit (no meaning)
F: Model Year (1985)
N: Factory (Norfolk, Virginia)
A85998: Production number

References:
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Vehicl...Ford/VIN_Codes
Ford Motor Company VIN Equipment Codes
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Vehicl...es)/Model_year

 

You will also need to decode the Certification Label codes on the driver's side door jamb for more in-depth info.

 

I appreciate all of your help and info y'all. And I appreciate your time and patience. This has definitely been a push in the right direction. I got this F150 2 weeks ago for $780 pretty much, has a rebuilt T170FT and pretty much all new parts in and out. 6,000 miles on rebuild, 230,000 on body, owner before me over carbureted it by 200 CFM with a 625 Street Demon 4BBL and put a not so good offenhauser DP Intake on it. Been somewhat of a nightmare just to get her tuned to 17 inches of volume.

Id love to trade it and go back to factory.

 

It's all good. Seems like it's been "Carb Week" here at FTE Bullnose.

 

I also have what seems to be 2 x sets of rear leaf springs. Seems like it's one of those helper sets or stabilizer sets, are their pros or cons to having this setup?

 

And yeah man this thing belonged to a misinformed individual prior to me haha. The wiring harness were out of a scary movie.

 

You can easily decode everything yourself on Gary's site.

VIN here: VIN Decoding - ???Gary's Garagemahal

Certification Label here: Certification Label - ???Gary's Garagemahal

The items surrounded by blue boxes are clickable and lead one to more specific information.

 

Why not put a 390 v4 carb on it or even a 350 v2 with an adaptor?

Can you post up pictures of the springs? Like to see just what you are talking about.


Welcome to the forum.
Dave ----

 

1FT = FoMoCo USA - Ford Truck - Complete Vehicle.

D = Class D - Hydraulic Brakes - 5,001-6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

F15 = F150 2WD Pickup.

Y = 4.9L (300) I-6.

7 = Check digit, FoMoCo use only.

F = 1985.

N = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant.

A85998 = 1985 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.