Ford Certification Label
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here is the spring info.
There is a two-character spring code on the vehicle certification sticker on the lower doorpost behind the driver's door. The first character is the front spring code, and the second character is the rear spring code. A common spring code for a CrewCab 4x4 would be VB. The V means 5,200 pounds front springs, and the B usually means the rear springs on an F-350 SRW. However, some F-250s also have code B rear springs.
Any pickup can have any available front spring code - depending on options, and it doesn't matter whether F-250, F-350 SRW or F-350 DRW. Here are the spring codes for the front leaf springs on '99 thru '04 PSD 4x4 pickups:
T = 4,400 pounds @ground
U = 4,800
V = 5,200
W = 5,600 (rare on a pickup)
X = 6,000 (only with snow-plow pkg on a pickup)
Rear spring codes:
A = F-250 & Excursion (6,084 pounds @ground)
B = F-350 SRW (6,830 pounds @ground)
C = F-350 DRW (8,250 pounds @ground)
If you already have code B rear springs, then you already have the same rear springs that are on F-350 SRWs.
If you have Code U or V front springs, then you might like the code X front springs. In addition to giving you a little more weight capacity on the front end, they will give you a one to two inch lift of the front end.
If you wanted to really beef up the springs on your F-250, then put the code X front springs and the code C rear springs on it (they should bolt on). But be warmed it will then ride "like a truck". <V
</V
BTW, NEVER change leaf springs without replacing all the U bolts with brand new U bolts.
There is a two-character spring code on the vehicle certification sticker on the lower doorpost behind the driver's door. The first character is the front spring code, and the second character is the rear spring code. A common spring code for a CrewCab 4x4 would be VB. The V means 5,200 pounds front springs, and the B usually means the rear springs on an F-350 SRW. However, some F-250s also have code B rear springs.
Any pickup can have any available front spring code - depending on options, and it doesn't matter whether F-250, F-350 SRW or F-350 DRW. Here are the spring codes for the front leaf springs on '99 thru '04 PSD 4x4 pickups:
T = 4,400 pounds @ground
U = 4,800
V = 5,200
W = 5,600 (rare on a pickup)
X = 6,000 (only with snow-plow pkg on a pickup)
Rear spring codes:
A = F-250 & Excursion (6,084 pounds @ground)
B = F-350 SRW (6,830 pounds @ground)
C = F-350 DRW (8,250 pounds @ground)
If you already have code B rear springs, then you already have the same rear springs that are on F-350 SRWs.
If you have Code U or V front springs, then you might like the code X front springs. In addition to giving you a little more weight capacity on the front end, they will give you a one to two inch lift of the front end.
If you wanted to really beef up the springs on your F-250, then put the code X front springs and the code C rear springs on it (they should bolt on). But be warmed it will then ride "like a truck". <V
</VBTW, NEVER change leaf springs without replacing all the U bolts with brand new U bolts.
Last edited by bdrummonds; Jan 17, 2008 at 10:53 AM.
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Mine says
BRK
2
so I guess that means I have 2 axles with brakes????
mine is a 99.5 with ABS only on the rear, and VB spring codes
I do know the WB is the wheel base in inches, mine is a 156 (CC short bed)
BRK
2
so I guess that means I have 2 axles with brakes????
mine is a 99.5 with ABS only on the rear, and VB spring codes
I do know the WB is the wheel base in inches, mine is a 156 (CC short bed)
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My shop manual only lists that a BRK code of B indicates 4 wheel ABS so I am assuming that it has to do with ABS. No other code listed. My Manual only goes down to 2000.
Whoops, the above was for an 01. The 2000 info is:
The brake type codes are:
Whoops, the above was for an 01. The 2000 info is:
The brake type codes are:
- 3 — Four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control
Last edited by Tenn01PSD350; Jan 17, 2008 at 11:17 AM.
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you can try this link..not sure if it will your answer..
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...lder_____.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...lder_____.html
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Identification Codes
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
³ Item ³ Description ³
³ 1 ³ Exterior Paint Code ³
³ 2 ³ Region Code ³
³ 3 ³ Domestic Special Order Code ³
³ 4 ³ Wheel Base Code ³
³ 5 ³ Brake Code ³
³ 6 ³ Interior Trim Code ³
³ 7 ³ Tape/Paint Pinstripe Code ³
³ 8 ³ Radio Code ³
³ 9 ³ Axle Code ³
³ 10 ³ Transmission Code ³
³ 11 ³ Spring Code ³
The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement, and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).
Paint Codes
Refer to the paint manufacturer code book for information.
Radio Codes
l 7 — AM/FM stereo with clock
l 9 — AM/FM stereo cassette and clock
l K — AM /FM stereo cassette with CD player
l Y — Delete standard radio with clock
l G — Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM stereo, all other components installed
l R — Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM cassette, all other components installed
l E — Install Unique Gulf Coast Country Radio
Axle Codes
The following lists the gear ratios on rear axles.
l 31 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l 32 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l 33 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l 36 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l C1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l C2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l C3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l C6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l 41 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l 42 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l 43 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l 46 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l D1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l D2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l D3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l D6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l 61 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l 62 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l 63 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l 66 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l F1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l F2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l F3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l F6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l 81 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l 82 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l 83 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l 86 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l 88 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l E1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l E2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l EW — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l E3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l E6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l 78 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l 75 — 5.38 non-limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l G8 — 4.88 limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l G5 — 5.38 limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l GW — 4.10 limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l 98 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l 95 — 5.38 non-limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l K8 — 4.88 limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l K5 — 5.38 limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l KW — 4.10 limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l 75 — Dana 80, 11,000 pounds GVWR, F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis, Motorhome
l 95 — Dana 135, 13,500 pounds GVWR, F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis, Motorhome
Transmission Codes
l B — Four-speed manual, T199, (Mexico)
l W — Five-speed manual, heavy-duty overdrive (Dana ZF)
l E — Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R100)
l 6 — Six-speed manual ZF (M6HD-6)
l M — Five-speed manual overdrive Mazda (M5R2-C)
l E — Automatic (4R100) Expedition/Navigator (5.4L engine), F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis, Motorhome
Spring Codes
The following lists available spring codes.
Front Springs
l Base part number — 5310 (RH/LH)
Rear Springs
l Base part number — 5560
l C — 5588, auxiliary rear spring
l D — 5588, auxiliary rear spring
Interior Trim Codes
The following lists the interior trim and interior color codes.
Interior Trim
l V — Vinyl bench
l K — Knitted vinyl bench
l C — Cloth bench
l F — Flight bench (Mexico only)
l M — Full bench (Mexico only)
l 3 — Cloth 40/20/40
l 8 — Leather 40/20/40
l 2 — Cloth captains chairs
l 4 — Leather captains chairs
l 5 — Leather quad captains chairs
Interior Color Codes
l X — Medium Prairie Tan
l 2 — Medium Graphite
l D — Denim Blue
Tape Stripe Codes
l S — Silver Metallic/Dark Violet/Bright Green (XLT)
l V — Prairie Tan/Dark Violet/Burnt Orange (Lariat)
l W — Cordovan (Super Crew Appearance Package)
l X — Ebony/Dark Violet/Burnt Orange (Lariat)
l D — Silver Metallic/Medium Platinum Metallic (XL and XLT)
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
³ Item ³ Description ³
³ 1 ³ Exterior Paint Code ³
³ 2 ³ Region Code ³
³ 3 ³ Domestic Special Order Code ³
³ 4 ³ Wheel Base Code ³
³ 5 ³ Brake Code ³
³ 6 ³ Interior Trim Code ³
³ 7 ³ Tape/Paint Pinstripe Code ³
³ 8 ³ Radio Code ³
³ 9 ³ Axle Code ³
³ 10 ³ Transmission Code ³
³ 11 ³ Spring Code ³
The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement, and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).
Paint Codes
Refer to the paint manufacturer code book for information.
Radio Codes
l 7 — AM/FM stereo with clock
l 9 — AM/FM stereo cassette and clock
l K — AM /FM stereo cassette with CD player
l Y — Delete standard radio with clock
l G — Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM stereo, all other components installed
l R — Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM cassette, all other components installed
l E — Install Unique Gulf Coast Country Radio
Axle Codes
The following lists the gear ratios on rear axles.
l 31 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l 32 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l 33 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l 36 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l C1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l C2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l C3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l C6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
l 41 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l 42 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l 43 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l 46 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l D1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l D2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l D3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l D6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
l 61 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l 62 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l 63 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l 66 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l F1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l F2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l F3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l F6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
l 81 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l 82 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l 83 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l 86 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l 88 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l E1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l E2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l EW — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l E3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l E6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
l 78 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l 75 — 5.38 non-limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l G8 — 4.88 limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l G5 — 5.38 limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l GW — 4.10 limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l 98 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l 95 — 5.38 non-limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l K8 — 4.88 limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l K5 — 5.38 limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l KW — 4.10 limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
l 75 — Dana 80, 11,000 pounds GVWR, F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis, Motorhome
l 95 — Dana 135, 13,500 pounds GVWR, F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis, Motorhome
Transmission Codes
l B — Four-speed manual, T199, (Mexico)
l W — Five-speed manual, heavy-duty overdrive (Dana ZF)
l E — Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R100)
l 6 — Six-speed manual ZF (M6HD-6)
l M — Five-speed manual overdrive Mazda (M5R2-C)
l E — Automatic (4R100) Expedition/Navigator (5.4L engine), F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis, Motorhome
Spring Codes
The following lists available spring codes.
Front Springs
l Base part number — 5310 (RH/LH)
Rear Springs
l Base part number — 5560
l C — 5588, auxiliary rear spring
l D — 5588, auxiliary rear spring
Interior Trim Codes
The following lists the interior trim and interior color codes.
Interior Trim
l V — Vinyl bench
l K — Knitted vinyl bench
l C — Cloth bench
l F — Flight bench (Mexico only)
l M — Full bench (Mexico only)
l 3 — Cloth 40/20/40
l 8 — Leather 40/20/40
l 2 — Cloth captains chairs
l 4 — Leather captains chairs
l 5 — Leather quad captains chairs
Interior Color Codes
l X — Medium Prairie Tan
l 2 — Medium Graphite
l D — Denim Blue
Tape Stripe Codes
l S — Silver Metallic/Dark Violet/Bright Green (XLT)
l V — Prairie Tan/Dark Violet/Burnt Orange (Lariat)
l W — Cordovan (Super Crew Appearance Package)
l X — Ebony/Dark Violet/Burnt Orange (Lariat)
l D — Silver Metallic/Medium Platinum Metallic (XL and XLT)
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Thanks guys for the replies, I have a 4 on the brake code - I guess I need to dig some more to figure out what a 4 means.....
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We bought an '03 F250 from a dealer and didn't notice until after we bought it that the certification label wasn't on the post. Can anybody tell us how to get one? We have just gotten the run around from the dealership and from Ford. Thanks for any help that you can give us.
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Originally Posted by white Buffalo
Thanks guys for the replies, I have a 4 on the brake code - I guess I need to dig some more to figure out what a 4 means.....
In 2000 the 4 wheel ABS was optional so maybe "A" was for the standard rear ABS system, and "B" was for the optional 4 wheel ABS.
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Originally Posted by AustinS
From the 2001 model year on, they all came with 4 wheel disc ABS as standard equipment. My 2001 has 4 for the brake code also.
In 2000 the 4 wheel ABS was optional so maybe "A" was for the standard rear ABS system, and "B" was for the optional 4 wheel ABS.
Austin
In 2000 the 4 wheel ABS was optional so maybe "A" was for the standard rear ABS system, and "B" was for the optional 4 wheel ABS.
Austin
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