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That doesn't look like any DSO code listed in my shop manual, I'll PM NumberDummy
and see if he'll help.
From the manual:
DISTRICT SALES OFFICE (DSO) CODE
DSO - FSO - PTO (DOMESTIC, FOREIGN, AND SPECIAL ORDER)
The D.S.O. space will show a two-digit code number of the district
which ordered the unit (see chart below). This code will appear on all
units - domestic or export. If unit is built on a D.S.O., E.S.O., P.T.O.
(special orders), the complete order number is under the D.S.O. space
*after* the district code.
The table then lists a bunch of 2-digit numbers followed by city names,
nothing looks like what you've posted. Perhaps Bill will help....
and see if he'll help.
From the manual:
DISTRICT SALES OFFICE (DSO) CODE
DSO - FSO - PTO (DOMESTIC, FOREIGN, AND SPECIAL ORDER)
The D.S.O. space will show a two-digit code number of the district
which ordered the unit (see chart below). This code will appear on all
units - domestic or export. If unit is built on a D.S.O., E.S.O., P.T.O.
(special orders), the complete order number is under the D.S.O. space
*after* the district code.
The table then lists a bunch of 2-digit numbers followed by city names,
nothing looks like what you've posted. Perhaps Bill will help....
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Where did you find this DSO code? It's not correct for a US or Canadian assembled vehicle.
The code should be either 2 or 6 numbers, no letters.
Depending on the year, the DSO code is on the Warranty Plate, 3rd line, far right, or on the Certificaton Label.
What is this truck's VIN?
The code should be either 2 or 6 numbers, no letters.
Depending on the year, the DSO code is on the Warranty Plate, 3rd line, far right, or on the Certificaton Label.
What is this truck's VIN?
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,990
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From: Florida
Where did you find this DSO code? It's not correct for a US or Canadian assembled vehicle.
The code should be either 2 or 6 numbers, no letters.
Depending on the year, the DSO code is on the Warranty Plate, 3rd line, far right, or on the Certificaton Label.
What is this truck's VIN?
The code should be either 2 or 6 numbers, no letters.
Depending on the year, the DSO code is on the Warranty Plate, 3rd line, far right, or on the Certificaton Label.
What is this truck's VIN?
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 266
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From: Michigan
Where did you find this DSO code? It's not correct for a US or Canadian assembled vehicle.
The code should be either 2 or 6 numbers, no letters.
Depending on the year, the DSO code is on the Warranty Plate, 3rd line, far right, or on the Certificaton Label.
What is this truck's VIN?
The code should be either 2 or 6 numbers, no letters.
Depending on the year, the DSO code is on the Warranty Plate, 3rd line, far right, or on the Certificaton Label.
What is this truck's VIN?
Ford Parts Specialist
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From: Simi Valley, CA
E = 300 1V I-6 Light Duty
R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant
HD0580 = 1980
With an R as the assembly plant code, the DSO code could be:
EDIT-from your post #200 = 71 (Los Angeles-SoCal Ford District Sales Zone Office).
72 (San Jose-NorCal Ford District Sales Zone Office).
73 (Salt Lake City), 74 (Seattle), 75 (Phoenix), 76 (Denver).
Logistics Pro
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From: Florida
F10 = F100 2WD
E = 300 1V I-6 Light Duty
R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant
HD0580 = 1980
With an R as the assembly plant code, the DSO code could be:
EDIT-from your post #200 = 71 (Los Angeles-SoCal Ford District Sales Zone Office).
72 (San Jose-NorCal Ford District Sales Zone Office).
73 (Salt Lake City), 74 (Seattle), 75 (Phoenix), 76 (Denver).
E = 300 1V I-6 Light Duty
R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant
HD0580 = 1980
With an R as the assembly plant code, the DSO code could be:
EDIT-from your post #200 = 71 (Los Angeles-SoCal Ford District Sales Zone Office).
72 (San Jose-NorCal Ford District Sales Zone Office).
73 (Salt Lake City), 74 (Seattle), 75 (Phoenix), 76 (Denver).
I already knew all the other information.So,does this mean my truck was bought in Cali?
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Ford Parts Specialist
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From: Simi Valley, CA
The truck was ordered from the Los Angeles Ford district sales zone office and would have gone to a Ford dealer in Southern CA.
Hmmm...now residing in Florida. That's a looong way from its former home!
Logistics Pro
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From: Florida
But I really appreciate the help!
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Posts: 4,990
Likes: 6
From: Florida
Yea it is.The thing I don't understand,is the truck was ordered in Cali,one of the hottest states.Yet the truck was ordered without A/C.It was probably owner preference,and the vent windows provide enough A/C,but still.lol.
Ford Parts Specialist
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Today, it's a different story. To see a newer truck today without A/C is rare.
It's only hot in inland CA in the summer, late spring and early fall. Along the shore, it rarely gets any hotter than 85 degrees during the summer months.
And since most of SoCal is a desert, it's a DRY HEAT.
You cannot say that about sub-tropic Florida!
The Big Dummy was born in Santa Monica, and now resides about 40 miles east in bee-u-ti-ful Hacienda Heights, one of the 60, or so, LA suburbs.
