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Oct 18, 2004 | 04:23 PM

jmbatlanta

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VIN Decode Help Please....

O.k. guys, I have tried using three different charts to decode my VIN and cannot figure it out. I also need to figure out if my engine has the split shot injectors or the single shot which I have heard were both used in '96.

The VIN is:

1FTHW26F8TEB50129

I ran a CARFAX before I bought this truck and it came back clean. I actually talked to the original owner so I don't think anything is fishy - more likely I am using VIN tables that are inaccurate as I have yet to find the W26 chassis type.

Thanks.

Oct 18, 2004 | 04:31 PM

johnsdiesel

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VIN Results
VIN: 1FTHW26F8TEB50129

World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions
VIN Code: 1FT
Assembly Country: USA
Make: FORD
Body Style: PICKUP
Restraint System Type (Passenger Cars) or Brake Type and GVWR Class (Trucks and Vans) - 4th Position
VIN Code: H
Brake System: HYDRAULIC
GVWR Class:
Restraint:
GVWR Range: 8,501 - 9,000 POUNDS
Line,Series Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions
VIN Code: W26
Vehicle Line: F-250
Series:
Chassis Type: 4
Body Type: CREW
Vehicle Type:
Engine Type - 8th Position
VIN Code: F
Engine: 7.3 LITERS
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: DIESEL
Engine Manufacturer:
Horsepower:
Model Year - 10th Position
VIN Code: T
Model Year: 1996
Assembly Plant - 11th Position
VIN Code: E
Assembly Plant: KENTUCKY TRUCK: JEFFERSON COUNTY, KY
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th
VIN Code: B50129
Prod Sequence Number B50129
Additional Information
Transmission Type
Transmission Manufacturer
Transmission ID
Wheel Axle Manufacturer
Wheel Axles Wheelbase

Is this what you're looking for? I ran the VIN through at this link:

https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...vinResults.asp

You can get additional information, such as axle ratio, off the vehicle certification label inside the driver's door.

Last edited by johnsdiesel; Oct 18, 2004 at 04:36 PM.

Oct 18, 2004 | 05:48 PM

jmbatlanta

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Yes. Thank you very much. Any idea on how I can find what type of injectors I have?

Oct 18, 2004 | 05:53 PM

johnsdiesel

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I have no idea. From what I understand, only California engines got split-shot injectors.

Nov 17, 2004 | 12:24 PM

vicurn454

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Hello, I was wondering if you would be able to decode this VIN number 1FTWW31PX5EB30997. We odered 2 trucks, and using Fords VOPC 1-800 # 1 of the trucks EAD is 11/29, but the other truck VIN # 1FTWF31525EB67314 says the build date is December 6th. I am trying to find out which truck is coming first, mine or my brother's. Any help would be great.

Thanks,
Vic

Nov 17, 2004 | 12:42 PM

kmill35

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John, I would think if you looked on the valve cover to see what HP is listed. If I remember the split shots were 225hp and the regulars were 215hp. If worse comes to worse you could pull a valve cover and get the part # of the injector and have the dealer cross reference it.