VIN Decoding?
#1
VIN Decoding?
Is there a specific place to go to decode a VIN? Have seen a lot of them done here by somebody ( forget the name, maybe Number Guru? ). If I remember correctly, he's a retired FORD parts guy. May be confusing him with someone else, my memory actually works sometimes Tried to look through the list here & read some of the stuff people said. Think he said something about a lot of these places didn't have the right info. Am sure you get a lot of people asking, was just curious about what my truck came with from the factory. It's a '91 150. VIN is 1FTDF15N2MKA08556. Just didn't want to be asking the guy the same question he's already answered thousands of times.
#2
You are thinking of Numberdummy... (Bill)
At the top of every page under Articles/Specs is a VIN Decoder.
For your VIN it says:
Your VIN number: 1FTDF15N2MKA08556
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions:
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company, USA
Make: Ford
Vehicle Type: Truck (Completed Vehicle)
Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position:
Brake System: • Hydraulic brake system, Class D, GVWR 5,001-6,000 pounds, None
Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions:
Line Series: F-Series - F150
Chassis Type: 4x2
Body Type: Pickup - Regular Cab
Engine Type - 8th Position:
Engine: 5.0(302cid)
Cylinders: V-8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Horse Power: 185
Model Year - 10th Position:
Model Year: 1991
Assembly Plant - 11th Position:
Assembly Plant: Kansas City; Claycomo, Missouri
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th:
Sequence Number: A08556
There will be more information on the door jamb tag and there's another decoder up there for that.
I hope this helps.
At the top of every page under Articles/Specs is a VIN Decoder.
For your VIN it says:
Your VIN number: 1FTDF15N2MKA08556
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions:
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company, USA
Make: Ford
Vehicle Type: Truck (Completed Vehicle)
Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position:
Brake System: • Hydraulic brake system, Class D, GVWR 5,001-6,000 pounds, None
Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions:
Line Series: F-Series - F150
Chassis Type: 4x2
Body Type: Pickup - Regular Cab
Engine Type - 8th Position:
Engine: 5.0(302cid)
Cylinders: V-8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Horse Power: 185
Model Year - 10th Position:
Model Year: 1991
Assembly Plant - 11th Position:
Assembly Plant: Kansas City; Claycomo, Missouri
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th:
Sequence Number: A08556
There will be more information on the door jamb tag and there's another decoder up there for that.
I hope this helps.
#3
The door sticker decoder is under: List Articles-> Decoders,Codes, Charts etc...-> Ford door sticker decoder.
Link:https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...r_Decoder.html
Link:https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...r_Decoder.html
#4
ArdWrknTrk Jim, thanks for the info. Didn't see the part at the top about articles / specs. Sorry! Thanks for the patience with a newbie. Part of the problem is I don't speak computer anyway. Know a couple words, *(&&^*(* and ^&989. They make these letters too close together for my fat fingers. Will check the door #s when I get it back. Guessing that's where I find tranny type & rear axle info? May have gotten the 2 numbers confused / thought they were the same. Number Dummy? Thought it was Guru. My mistake ( yet again ).
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#6
Thanks for the welcome & info. Guess I did think they were the same #s. In the shop at Tech school. Main reason is when I took it to get inspected, they said lower rad. hose rubbing trans. cooler line, almost ready to blow. Haven't driven it much. Figured since that hose needed replaced & they had to drain it anyway, might as well do a flush & fill, all hoses, & thermostat. Also figured it might as well have a tune up. Then decided while it's there, why not flush the tranny & new filter ( shops around here want about $100.00 for that ). Also a bunch of small stuff ( loose fuel tank switch in dash, gearshift indicator not working right, etc. ). Instructor said this will be good training for the kids. Works for me, I pay for parts & they do the work. No camera, can't take pictures. Looks kind of rough, but runs good. Just wanted it to haul stuff anyway. Do NOT like the rusted out fenders /bed. Tech school body shop ( separate section ) instructor said the only way he'd do that was replace the whole bed sides. Won't teach the kids patch panels. By the way, where is a good place to find prices for patch panels? Can't afford bed sides, he said probably around a grand. Tried J. C. Whitney, didn't see patch panels. Don't know where else to look.
#7
We have a paint and bodywork forum, here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum67/
You would likely get a better answer there.
You might try one of our many sponsors: http://www.blueovaltruckparts.com/
has them. Or places such as:
Raybuck http://raybuck.com/ and LMC Truck http://www.lmctruck.com/
Though I must say most of the imported patch panels I've seen are flimsy.
Glad to hear you're allowing the students to learn how to work on vehicles. I wish there was still a trade school where I live.
You would likely get a better answer there.
You might try one of our many sponsors: http://www.blueovaltruckparts.com/
has them. Or places such as:
Raybuck http://raybuck.com/ and LMC Truck http://www.lmctruck.com/
Though I must say most of the imported patch panels I've seen are flimsy.
Glad to hear you're allowing the students to learn how to work on vehicles. I wish there was still a trade school where I live.
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#8
Broncograveyard should have them and here is a link http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-187 i know what you mean about not liking the rust its better to just cut it out and get rid of it rather than just trying to cover it up.
#9
Broncograveyard should have them and here is a link http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-187 i know what you mean about not liking the rust its better to just cut it out and get rid of it rather than just trying to cover it up.
#10
Just checked $35 each for patch panels? Are they any good? Instructor at tech school body shop told me they were probably $250 - $300 each for patch panels. Now I'm sorry I bought an old banged up tailgate to replace my rusted out one. Got it from a junkyard, told the guy I didn't care what it looked like as long as it wasn't rusted out. "It can even be pink for all I care". Now if I fix this, I'll need another semi-straight one. Parts only less than $250. Just need to find someone who can do tho work. Still have the bent bumpers & fenders, plus complete re-paint. Oh well, it was nice while it lasted.
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