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Old May 29, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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I know how to decode the VIN # but still need to learn to understand the sticker on door jam.
My truck at bottom has 133-F142-LK4-K-19-2-E L

Any help out there ?
 
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Old May 30, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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133-->133 inch wheelbase
F142-->half ton series, GVW range, & 2 vs. 4 wd
LK4-->body, cab (regular or super)
K-->transmission type
19-->3.55 ratio open carrier differential
2-->tape code (body side trim)
E L-->spring code

Ford shop manuals provide full details of the various options & their respective codes in the ID section near the front.

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Old May 30, 2011 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by blloyd
I know how to decode the VIN # but still need to learn to understand the sticker on door jam.
My truck at bottom has 133-F142-LK4-K-19-2-E L
What year, series is this? These codes apply to multiple years.

F142 is F150 related, but your profile says you have an '88 F250.
 
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Old May 30, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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The 88 F-250 is a former truck and I now have an 87 F-150 4X4 !
 
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Originally Posted by blloyd
I know how to decode the VIN # but still need to learn to understand the sticker on door jam.
My 1987 F150 4WD at bottom has 133-F142-LK4-K-19-2-E L
133" Wheelbase.

F142 = F150 4WD, 133" W.B. / 6,250 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

LK4: LK = Chestnut Cloth & Vinyl // 4 = Styleside Pickup.

K = C6 Cruise-O-Matic.

19 = Ford 8.8" Rear Axle / 3.55-1 / non Limited Slip / 3,750 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.

2 = Stripe Code.

EL: E = Front Spring Load Rating: 3,215 lbs. / L = Rear Spring Load Rating: 1,854 lbs.
 
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Old May 30, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Thanks !! Does it say anywhere what color the truck is ?

Is has 9N and 9T hwere is has the color !
 
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Thanks!! Does it say anywhere what color the truck is? It has 9N and 9T where the color is!
9N = Medium Desert Tan Metallic // 9T = Light Chestnut.
 
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