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Nov 12, 2015 | 11:45 AM

Ruffasacob

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Year codes

What part of the VIN is the year stated?
What would the code be for 1964, 1965, 1966?
I'm looking at some trucks, and I can't go by the grills to identify them.
Thanks

Nov 12, 2015 | 02:42 PM

NumberDummy

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What part of the VIN is the year stated?

The Numerical Sequence of Assembly (the last 6 digits of the VIN), decodes to the year.

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Nov 12, 2015 | 02:52 PM

Ruffasacob

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Thanks Bill, that's perfect.

Nov 12, 2015 | 03:25 PM

wanta65

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my vin is f10dk698318
title says year is 1966.
the way i read that chart says it's a 65.
am i reading chart wrong?

Nov 12, 2015 | 04:31 PM

TA455HO

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You are reading the chart correctly. 698318 would be a 1965.

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Nov 12, 2015 | 05:28 PM

wanta65

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imagine that. 65 is what i wanted anyway. lol.
reckon the county clerk will change the year and vin? both are wrong.

Nov 12, 2015 | 05:30 PM

SuperSabre

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Another bit of interesting information regarding the 1965 model year F100; that was the only year engine code "D" was used to denote the truck being equipped with the 352 2V FE V8 engine. For '66 and '67 (the only other years the 352 was used) the engine code was "Y". That should help your state vehicle bureaucrats identify the truck as a '65.

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Nov 12, 2015 | 08:04 PM

wanta65

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it does have the late model 65 or 66 grill. maybe that's what they went by. i'll be looking for a 65 grill. i like the squares better.

Nov 13, 2015 | 11:10 AM

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my vin is F10DK698318 / title says year is 1966. the way i read that chart says it's a 65.

am i reading chart wrong?
No.

F10 = F100 2WD

D = 352 2V

K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.

698318 = 1965, assembled June 1965.

September 1965: FoMoCo replaced the 1965 grilles with 1966 grilles for use as "service part replacements."

Nov 14, 2015 | 04:34 AM

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wanta65

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thanks for all the good info.
did they put padded dashes in 65s?

Nov 14, 2015 | 02:17 PM

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VIN 1966 F100 ?

The more I try to understand the VIN codes the more confused I get. I recently purchased a 1966?? F100. The VIN is F10YD803686, the following numbers are 115 H F100 481 A A9 05000 172 4000 75. Can anyone tell me what all of this means? All help and replies will be greatly appreciated. In Fords I have a 1966 Ranchero, a 1966 F100, a 1972 F100, and a 1989 F350, you would think by now I could understand the codes, but..............

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Nov 14, 2015 | 02:51 PM

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lauxg

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I have added a couple of pictures of the VIN

Nov 14, 2015 | 03:59 PM

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VIN: F10YD803686 / Warranty Plate = WB: 115 / COLOR: H / MODEL: F100 / BODY: 481 / TRANS: A / AXLE: A9 / MAX GVW LBS: 05000 / CERT NET HP: 172 / RPM: 4000 / DSO: 75.

F10 = F100 2WD

Y = 352 2V

D = Dallas TX Assembly Plant.

803686 = 1966, assembled January 1966.

115" Wheelbase.

H = Sahara Beige.

F100 2WD, 5,000 lbs. GVWR

481: 4 = Medium Beige Crush Vinyl & Medium Beige Wicker Pattern Vinyl / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.

A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

A9 = Dana 60.2 Rear Axle / 3.54-1 / Limited Slip / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

172 net HP @ 4,000 RPM

75 = Phoenix AZ Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.