Hello,
Where can I go to enter my 1985 Ford F-150 V8 302 Vin # and get a full break down of the number. Looking to find out where the truck was made, etc...
Thanks,
AF

 

Welcome to FTE.I decoded my truck using several catalogs here are the ones I used .I don't know how accurate they are but it could help.

LMC Catalog,NPD Catalog(National Parts Depot), and Dennis Carpenter all 3 were Free and had them in about 4-6 weeks.

 

Thanks for your feedback!
I thought at one time I had a decoder site for breaking these down. I did find one at one time to look up the vins for my two 1953 ford trucks, which are now for sale. That site was very helpful. I've sent emails to all three of your suggestions. Thanks for your help!
Regards,
Aaron Faulkner
Centreville, NB

 

No Thanks needed we're all here to help each other. I hope those resources help.That's how I found out that I had a 86 F250 HD Camper Special.

 

Try this decoder.

Go to www.fleet.ford.com

Scroll over MAINTENANCE

Click on VIN DECODER.

 

Ahhhh I had my hopes up and when my VIN failed I found that my truck is just one year too old...

 

Just do a google search for VIN decoder. There must be 100 of them around.

 

Yeah those free VIN decoders are junk. Not telling me anything useful. Just tells me that I have a 81 F150 with a 302.

 

I never found decoding the VIN to be all that useful anyway. It only tells you the year, make, model, body style, and engine. All of which you can figure out by looking at the truck.

edit: except for where the truck was made, which isn't useful anyway.

 

Yeah it's a door plate decoder that would be more valuable. The ones that are out there are for newer trucks.

 

It's that Safety Compliance Certification Label sticker that tells you pretty much what you need to know about a truck.

 

I know where there is one.


You have to e-mail me for it though.

FTE has this sticker ident decoder.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...r_Decoder.html

 

The 17 digits :

first 3 = World Manufactuer Identifier FT1 = Ford USA Completed Truck

4 & 5 = Brake Type GVWR Class

6 &7 = Model or Vehicle Line series Chassis/cab

8 - Engine code

9 - Check Digit = Verification of other numbers

10 - Model Year .. B = 1981

11 - Assembly Plant code

12-17 - consecutive (sequential) build number


from this FREE site.
http://car-history-reports.com/carfax/

and another one

http://www.autocheck.com/consumers/vinSearchAction.do



Magnus, here is your read out.

VIN 1FTDF15F1BNA19844
Year/Make/Model: 1981 FORD F150
Body Style: PICKUP
Engine Type: 5.0L V8 2BL OHV
Manufactured In: UNITED STATES

 

I hope this a little more usefull for everyone.

80's Vin break down First 3 digits are truck series code.
First 3 digits
1FT = Ford Motor Co. U.S.A.
2FT = Ford Motor Co. Canada
4th Digit GVW Class
B = 3,001 to 4,000 lb F-100
C = 4,001 to 5,000 lb F-100,F-150
D = 5,001 to 6,000 lb F-100, F-150
E = 6,001 to 7,000 lb F-150,F-250
F = 7,001 to 8,000 lb F-250
G = 8,001 to 9,000 lb F-250 HD,F-350
H = 9,001 to 10000 lb F-350
5th, 6th, 7th Digits
F10 = F100 2 wheel drive
X10 = F100 2 wheel drive super cab
F11 = F100 4 wheel drive
F15 = F150 2 wheel drive
X15 = F150 2 wheel drive super cab
F14 = F150 4 wheel drive
X14 = F150 4 wheel drive super cab
F25 = F250 2 wheel drive
F25 = F250 2 wheel drive super cab
F26 = F250 4 wheel drive
F26 = F250 4 wheel drive super cab
8th digit engine code
1 = 420 Cid 6.9L 2 Barrel 83-86
3 = 230 Cid 3.8L 2 Barrel 82-83
D = 255Cid 4.2L 2 barrel 81-82
E = 300 Cid 4.9L 1 Barrel 81-82
F = 302 Cid 5.0L 2 Barrel 81-85
G = 351W Cid 5.8L 2 Barrel 81-85
H = 351W Cid 5.8L 4 Barrel 84-86
L = 460 Cid 7.5L 4 Barrel 83-86
W = 351M 5.8L 2 Barrel 81
Y = 300 Cid 4.9L 1 Barrel 83-86
Z = 400 Cid 6.6L 2 barrel 81-82
9th digit Check Code
10th digit Model Year
B= 1981
C = 1982
D = 1983
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
11Th digit is plant code
B = Oakville Ontario Canada
C = Ontario, Canada
E = Mahwah New Jersey
H = Lorain Ohio
I = Highland Park Michigan
K = Kansas City Mo
L = Michigan Truck
N = Norfolk Va
P = Twin Cities Mn
R = San Jose Ca
S = Allen Park Mi, Pilot Plant
U = Louisville Ky
V = Kentucky Truck
Z = St. Louis Mo