I just tried to put my vin # in FTE's decoder and it came back unknown.Did a search and found wildbill33 thread about f130 My vin# is X26SKBA4544 Has anyone seen this before? When i changed title to my name the DMV said it came up unknown too. Mark

 

F250 4x4 supercab with a 400 is what i get

 

That's what I got too. Check out these decoders:

VIN and data plate decoders:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...er_Decoder.html
http://www.medicine.wisc.edu/~mrm/bronco/ftvin.cgi
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1io...TruckCodes.html



Model Year: 78
Series: F250 - 4x4 Super Cab Pickup
Engine: 8 Cyl, 400ci, (6.6L) 2bbl
Assembly Plant: Kansas City

 

these work better then FTE's but it dosnt explain the x26s

 

See the tables below:

X26= 78 4x4 pickup supercab and the following S for engine code is 400 (6.6)

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...eriescodes.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j155/bucks77highboy/Seriescodes2.jpg

 

thanks i didnt see that chart earlier

 

The Vin decoders in post 3 are from FTE. They are under the tips and tricks thread. IF you haven't read that thread, I recommend you doing so. Some really good info in there. But, that is weird that the other VIN decoder comes up invalid.

 

http://www.medicine.wisc.edu/~mrm/bronco/ftvin.cgi
The one I have used for years from the FAQ thread comes up:

Results for VIN#: X26SKBA4544

Model Year: 78
Series: F250 - 4x4 Super Cab Pickup
Engine: 8 Cyl, 400ci, (6.6L) 2bbl
Assembly Plant: Kansas City
Transmission: No code selected
Front Axle: No code selected
Rear Axle: No code selected

I have only found one error in that one some time ago and reported it.

The FTE decoder on the silver menu bar, not the article, did not operate correctly. I have reported the error. I have reported several errors. They have not been corrected yet.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/vin-decoder/index.php

 

The 3rd one linked to in post #3 is from my web site.

http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...ruckCodes.html


I scanned the orginal literature so it is Best available.

The X26 is listed.. you just went too fast.

see the 2nd illustration on that page

 

i must have looked right over it. sometimes i cant find a tool right in front of me.