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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:39 AM
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Help Deciphering Axle Code

2001 F250 4x4, Ext cab, utility bed (possible cab and chassis?),5.4l triton. It looks like the door tag gives an axle code of 47. However, every axle code chart I have seen (including the one posted here in the tech articles), does not list a 47 axle code. I cut and paste the chart posted here below for reference.

I am interested in buying this truck, but haven't physically looked at it yet due to it being quite a few hours away. I want to make sure the gear ratio will work for what I have in mind. Since it has the 5.4l, I am concerned it may have very steep gearing.

Here is a pic of the door tag:

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Axle Type
31 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-250/Excursion
C1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
32 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-250
C2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
33 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-250
C3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
36 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-250
C6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-250
41 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
D1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
42 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
D2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
43 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
D3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
46 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
D6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
61 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
F1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
62 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
F2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
63 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
F3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
66 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
F6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
81 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)
E1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)
82 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)
E2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)
83 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)
E3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)
86 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)
E6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)
88 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)
EW — 4.88 limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)
G3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab
73 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab
78 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab
G8 — 4.88 limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab
75 — 5.38 non-limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab
G5 — 5.38 limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab
GW — 4.10 limited slip, F-450 Chassis Cab
98 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-550 Chassis Cab
K8 — 4.88 limited slip, F-550 Chassis Cab
95 — 5.38 non-limited slip, F-550 Chassis Cab
K5 — 5.38 limited slip, F-550 Chassis Cab
KW — 4.10 limited slip, F-550 Chassis Cab
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:47 AM
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Looking at this post
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It appears the 47 is the Region Code. Looks like Axle code is blank. Curious.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:49 AM
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Those codes are for the axle tag, not the door sticker.

You have a 4.10 LS

I ran your VIN at FordEtis home page and got this:

Primary Features
Build Date: 10.08.2000
Vehicle Line: F250/350/450/550 Super Duty
Body Style: Super Single Cab
Version: 250 Series
Engine: 5.4L Modular SOHC V8
Transmission: E4OD(4R100)
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 4.10
Emission: With 49 State Emission Requirements
Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning
Paint: Dark Toreador Red
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:50 AM
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Medium Parchment
Blocker Beam-Underbody Front End
With Tailgate Lock
With 8' Styleside Box-Steel
With Load Box Edge Protectors
158"/4013MM Wheelbase
Lariat
(-) Version Packages
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Kentucky Truck Plant Build
U.S. Sales
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8800 LB. GVW
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Less Cold Weather Group
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With Power Equipment Group
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With On-Board Diagnostic System
Kentucky Truck Plant Build Only
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Owner Hand Book Pack
With 2 Ton Mechanical Jack
Less Warning Display
Less Fire Extinguisher
Less Tool Kit
With Power Front Windows
With Hinged Side Windows
With Privacy Glass
With Sliding Rear Window
Standard Ovrhed Console & With Rail
With Full Floor Console
Fixed Foot Pedals
With Carpet Floor Covering
Less I/P Insert
Sunvisor - Dual Drv Illuminated
Sunvisor - Dual-Pass Illuminated
With Level 4 Door Trim Panel
With Sound Insulation Pack Level 1
Less Exterior Sun Visor
With Bright Front Grille
With Lower Body Moulding
Less Rear Window Protector
With Side Auxiliary Step W/O Lights
With Dipping Rear View Mirror
Dual Sail Telesc TT Power Mirror
With Drivers Heated Seat
With Heated Passenger Seat
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With 2nd Row Bench Seat - 3 Passngr
With Driver 6 Way Pwr.Seat Adjuster
Trailer Tow Prep Pack
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Exterior Door Handle - Black
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With Door Entry Remote Control Unit
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Front Bumper - Steel Chromed
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Less Rear Stabilizer Bar
4.10
Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential

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Tail lamps - Level 1
With High Mounted Stop Lamp
Dark Toreador Red
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:18 AM
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Thanks a bunch! Never owned a superduty before, but my older trucks all had the axle code listed on the door.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:30 AM
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Yours should have a door code. It is odd that it does not, as SC_Hoaty pointed out.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 06:29 AM
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Hmm. Maybe it doesn't have an axle!

 
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