12/85 = 1986, assembled December 1985.

1FTHX26H3GKA59971

1FT = FoMoCo USA-Complete Vehicle.

H = Class G = 8,501-9,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating range.

X26 = F250 4WD Super Cab Pickup.

H = 351W 4V

3 = Check Digit, FoMoCo usage only.

G = 1986.

K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.

A59971 = 1986 Numerical Sequence of Assembly.

155" Wheelbase.

1C & 1G: 1C = Black / 1G = Light Charcoal Metallic / The primary (roof) color (1C) is listed first, see chart in post #15.

X268 = F250 4WD Super Cab Pickup, 8,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

KDM: KD = Red Cloth & Vinyl / M = Super Cab Pickup.

K = C6.

35 = Ford (Sterling) WDD Full Float Rear Axle / 4.10-1 / non Limited Slip / 6,250 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.

13 = NYC Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

Tape 3. Identified in the moulding section of the parts catalog.

Spring: 7 (front) & K (rear) / Identified in parts catalog.

Prior to 1981, there was no stripe code. It was a PITA to figure out which type of stripe it was, when wholesale accounts (usually body shops) ordered stripes.

Many times, it was necessary to whiz over to the body shop, look at the truck in person to verify which of the 15 different types of stripes it was.

With a code, all a partspeep needs to do is look in the moulding section for the stripe code (#3). Pick out the colors (if there's more than one), VOILA!

 

Wow! Cool!

Thanks.

 

I stumbled upon this thread while trying to find out info about my 'new' F150 and the info that NumberDummy posted with the VIN is what I'm looking for. My doorjamb tag is almost completely destroyed and it took me several minutes with a toothbrush to be able to make out my dash plate. Thanks in advance for your time. VIN - 1FTEF14H2ENA80082


EDIT - Oops, just found the on-site Decoder. What's the easiest way to tell what axle/gear ratio I have without my door sticker codes?

 

Project_grim?

Funny name!

The FTE decoder sucks and I don't trust it. Even Ford's has problems sometimes but you should try it and see what it says for ya:

https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp

As for your axle stuff, post the info on the tags (note slight difference between Dana & Ford axles)....

 

Kept me from having to do it, thank you, Bill!

It won't let me rep ya yet, though....

 

Thanks ctubutis! Both decoders show that the truck originally came with the 5.8, however mine has a 5.0. There were clues that it had been swapped such as the wiring harness position and zip-ties, but neither of 2 previous owners knew when or how legitimately it had been done. I'm about to head outside with my degreaser and try to find those tags.


EDIT - I found the tag on my rear axle (bolted to the top unlike in the diagram). From what I can decipher with the diagram, I have a Ford axle (10-bolt) with a 9" ring gear that was made in February (I think) of 1984. Also, I have the "Traction-Lock", though I am still unclear on my gearing ratio due to the mounting bolt covering the first digit. Here is what I have:

BK2 4F12
?L50 9 S319D

I was unable to locate a tag on the front axle but I do know that it is a Dana 44 TTB.

Transfer Case is Model # 208F 1
Ratio 261 (Which I assume translates to 2.61)

EDIT 2 - I was browsing the list of axle codes since I've now identified my axle, and the only gear ratio I can find in the limited-slip options that ends in '50' is the 3.50. Is it safe to assume that the front basically has to be the same?

 

Most likely 3.50 limited slip 9" rear with the 3.54 D44 front.

You can assume it's the same but PO's sometimes do not so smart things. Support the front with stands, lock the hubs with the t-case in 2-hi and rotate the driveshaft 3 1/2 times. The wheel should rotate once.

 

Since I don't see anything else w/a BK2 suffix that applies, it's probably this:

WFE-BK2 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / Limited Slip / 3,750 lb. Rear Axle Capacity / Parts List #184.

4F12 = Assembled June (F) 12, 1984 (4).

Parts List 184 shows either a 2 pinion or 4 pinion Traction-Lok. You'll have to take the puppy apart to see which it has.

What the heck is a 10 bolt 9 inch?
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Hey Chris .. here's another you won't have to mess with.

1FTEF14H2ENA80082

1FT = FoMoCo USA-Complete Vehicle.

E = Class E = 6,001-7,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating range.

F14 = F150 4WD Pickup.

H = 351W 4V

2 = Check Digit, FoMoCo usage only.

E = 1984.

N = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant.

A80082 = 1984 Numerical Sequence of Assembly.

 

Wow! Thanks for all of the info, I've been going on what I know and it hasn't gotten me very far . Look forward to seeing me around here as I plan to hold on to this old beast as long it holds out. (And then probably longer) Hopefully I'll get to know several of you and we can share adventures and headaches

 

I found WDM-BK2 Sec 40 Pg. 17, it's actually the very first entry which was apparently used on Broncos 1980/86 with similar specs - 3750 lb. capacity/3.50:1/non-LS, Parts List 88

 

Gary Lewis was at one time working on making a searchable version of these PDFs, I wonder what ever happened to that project. No, I don't need to wonder, I'm sure he figured out how much work it'll be and dropped it.

 

partspeeps (sigh)

It cannot be WDM-BK2 because: 3L50 / L = Limited Slip.

Notice I didn't type clucks.

Ya know, all you have to do is memorize the basic part numbers, then you won't need a searchable version.

Works for me.

When someone asks, par example, for an antenna mast, I just waltz to 18A886 in the text.

 

Hi ,

Re: "I found WDM-BK2 Sec 40 Pg. 17, it's actually the very first entry which ..."

What book/document are you finding this data in? can u provide a link?

 

I never said it could BE his axle, just remarking I found another BK2 entry.

I do it in a cluck-like fashion - I look in B, usually find a picture, then wade through A to find a PN.

If I had the same photographic memory you do, I would probably fill it up with computer-related stuff....

 

No link. Info taken from the: 1980/89 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog, available on a CD from hipoparts.com.

Chris is using this version, I'm using an original on microfiche.