The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code.
1FD — Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
1FM — Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
2FM — Ford Motor Company, Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
3FD — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, incomplete vehicle
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
N — 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
S — 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
W — 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
X — 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
A — 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
H — 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
J — 9,000-10,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
K — 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
L — 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
M — 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
L — 5.4L, Modular, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
S — 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas (pre 08)
Y - 6.8l, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas (post 08)
F — 7.3L, OHV, DI Turbo, V8, Diesel
Z — 6.8L, gaseous fuel prep (F-Series)
D — 6.8L, propane only (F-Series)
B — 5.4L, propane only (F-Series)
The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit.
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
· 2 — 2002
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
S — Allen Park (Allen Park, Michigan)
E — Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
M — Cuautitlan (Cuautitlan, Mexico)
The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
· A0000-E99999 — Ford Division
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Exterior paint codes may be listed as a two-part code. The first set of characters listed indicate the vehicle primary body color code. The second set of characters listed (if applicable) indicated a two-tone or accent body color code.
AQ — Arizona Beige (clear coat), F-Series
BY — School Bus Yellow, Mexico sold only, F-Series
CX — Dark Shadow Gray (clear coat), F-Series
F1 — Vermilion Red (clear coat), F-Series
EP — Vermilion Red Solid, Mexico sold only, F-Series
FN — Dark Toreador Red, F-Series
GX — Dark Toreador Red, Mexico sold only, F-Series
L2 — True Blue (clear coat)
LR — Sapphire Blue (clear coat), F-Series
PB — Jewel Green, Mexico sold only, F-Series
PK — Chesapeake Blue, Mexico sold only, F-Series
PY — Highland Green (waterborne), F-Series
UD — Ebony, F-Series
TX — Bright Silver, Mexico sold only, F-Series
YO — Oxford White, Mexico sold only, F-Series
Z1 — Oxford White, Mexico build U.S. sold, F-Series
Z1 — Oxford White (clear coat), F-Series
Z3 — Silver Metallic (clear coat), F-Series
FL — Toreador Red, Excursion
JP — Silver Birch Metallic, Excursion
LD — Medium Wedgewood Blue, Excursion
P5 — Aspen Green, Excursion
ST — Estate Green, Excursion
TK — Mineral Gray, Excursion
UA — Ebony, Excursion
YZ — Oxford White, Excursion
Brake Type
B — Four-wheel anti-lock brakes system (ABS)
Interior trim codes are listed as a two-part code. The first character listed identifies the trim type. The second character listed identifies the interior trim color.
Interior Trim Type
K — Knitted vinyl bench seat, F-Series
C — Cloth bench seat, F-Series
F — Cloth captains chairs, Excursion
F — Flight bench seat, Mexico sold F-Series XLT only
G — High back cloth individual seats, F-Series
H — High back knitted vinyl individual seats, F-Series
J — High back vinyl individual seats, F-Series
3 — Cloth 40/20/40 seats, F-Series/Excursion
D — Cloth 40/20/40 seats with integrated restraints, F-Series
8 — Leather 40/20/40 seats, F-Series
9 — Leather 40/20/40 seats with integrated restraints, F-Series
2 — Cloth captains chairs, F-Series
6 — Cloth captains chairs with integrated restraints, F-Series
4 — Leather captains chairs, F-Series/Excursion
7 — Leather captains chairs with integrated restraints, F-Series
5 — Leather quad captains chairs, F-Series
L — Leather captains chairs, Excursion Limited
B —Leather captains chairs with vinyl rear bench, F-Series
M—Cloth 40/20/40 seats with rear bench mono. F-Series
P—Leather captains chairs with vinyl rear bench, F-Series
Interior Trim Color
H — Medium Parchment, F-Series
E — Medium Flint, F-Series/Excursion
B—Ebony, F-Series
D—Dark Flint, F-Series
Tape/Paint Stripe (TP/PS)
D — Light Argent/Medium Platinum/Light Argent, F-Series XLT
E — Arizona Beige/Dark Sandalwood/Arizona Beige, F-Series
F — Wild Strawberry/Dark Shadow Gray/Wild Strawberry, F-Series
Radio Type
7 — AM/FM stereo with clock, F-Series
G — Delete AM/FM stereo with clock, all other components installed, F-Series
9 — AM/FM stereo with cassette and clock, F-Series/Excursion
R — Delete AM/FM stereo with cassette and clock, all other components installed, F-Series
K — AM/FM stereo with cassette and compact disc player, F-Series/Excursion
Y — Delete standard AM radio with clock, F-Series
1 — AM/FM stereo with cassette and in-dash six disc compact disc (CD) changer, F-Series/Excursion
Springs
Springs codes are listed as a two-part code. The first character listed is for the front springs. The second code listed is for the rear springs. Auxiliary rear springs may also be listed.
Front Springs — F-Series
Base part number — 5310 (RH/LH)
Pre-fix — F81A
B — Suffix BA
C — Suffix CA
D — Suffix DA
E — Suffix EA
F — Suffix FA
G — Suffix GA
H — Suffix HA
I — Suffix RA
J — Suffix SA
K — Suffix TA
L — Suffix UA
Pre-fix — 1C34
S — Suffix AAA
T — Suffix ABA
U — Suffix ACA
V — Suffix ADA
W — Suffix AEA
X — Suffix AFA
Front Springs — Excursion
Base part number — 5310 (RH/LH)
Pre-fix — YC35
G — Suffix G
H — Suffix H
S — Suffix S
Pre-fix — 1C34
AG
AH
AJ
Rear Springs — F-Series
L — Rear air suspension
B — 1C34-5560-CB, F-250, F-350
C — 1C35-5560-DB, F-250, F-350
D — YC35-5560-EA, F-250, F-350
M — YC35-5A975-AA, F-450, F-550
N — YC35-5A975-BA, F-450, F-550
Auxiliary Springs — F-Series
A — YC35-5588-A (wide frame)
D — F81A-5588-D (narrow frame)
Rear Springs — Excursion
Base part number — 5560 (RH/LH)
Pre-fix — YC35
A — Suffix A
Pre-fix — 1C34
B — Suffix B
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Reason: Added F3 axle code per Monsta
The question that seems to keep coming up week after week is
" What is the difference between a F250 and a F350"
Here it is:
There are 3 differences between the SRW 250/350...
1) F-250 vs F-350 badges
2) 2" rear spacer block in 250 vs 4" in the 350
3) *most important* GVWR for F350 SRW is 9900 in most states and the F250 8800 in most states.
From 99 to mid 2001 the srw trucks came with a Dana 50, Ford started using the Dana 60's on all F250/350's from mid 01 to present ,the front axle is identical on both trucks, including springs.
Springs in the Source Book are EXACTLY the same:
Front Leaf 250/350
And if that is not enough, here is a email, submitted by John aka johnsdiesel, that he received directly from FORD
Dear John,
Thank you for your message of 06/24/04 regarding the 2002 Ford F-250
and 2002 Ford F-350. We appreciate the time you have taken to inquire
about the rear leaf spring specifications of these vehicles.
Thank you for your interest in our products and services. Rugged,
practical, capable, innovative - these are clearly qualities of Ford
F-Series Super Duty trucks.
In an effort to assist, we have researched your inquiry and according
to
our records, the rear leaf spring specifications for the 2002 Ford
F-250
and 2002 Ford F-350 are the same. They are:
Super Duty Series/Model: F-250/F-350 SRW Pickup
Combined Rating @ Ground: 6830 pounds (lbs.)
Number of Leaves: 6
Total Thickness @ Pad: 3.86 inches (in.)
Overall Length: 58.1 in.
Width: 3.00 in.
Deflection Rate (lbs. per in./ spring): 320/670/1209
Rating Each @ Pad (lbs. per spring): 3603
We hope this information is of assistance to you. Ford's goal is to
make your ownership experience an enjoyable one. Your loyalty is
valued
and appreciated. We would like you to continue to enjoy the many Ford
products and services that we have to offer.
At Ford Motor Company, we consider the satisfaction of our customers as
one of our most important objectives. If you have any other inquiries
or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to
address them.
Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company.
Sincerely,
Maggie
Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
Just though I'd put this up. I was trying to figure my effective gear ratio after changing tires. Did some stumbling around and found a formula for it. I know it was driving me nuts figuring it out, so here it is for anybody else trying to figure it ou.
(Original Tire Dia / New Tire Dia) x Current Gear Ratio = Effective Gear Ratio
Just change the gear ratio number to figure out what gears you need to install to get the effective ratio you want.
Moderators please do not add nor subtract from this stickie at all, if you need to..... Contact me. No replies at all.
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I will over the next couple of months be cleaning this up.
Moderator I would greatly appreciate any help on this, old links remove, links that don’t work remove.
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