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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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What do these door sticker codes mean?

Im looking at a truck and the door sticker says trans code C and axle code C5. I searched and came up with nothing. Anyone know?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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go to top of page and find articles/specs and you will find much info.

here is link for now:

Ford Door Sticker Decoder .: Articles

they do not always list everything.

i think c means c6 and the c5 is limited slip, don't know the ratio on that.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Ford Axle Code Chart .: Articles Here is a link to the axle codes. Ignore where it says for `91, does most years.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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edit:

see below ...

whats with the double posts?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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trans code C is a manual 3 speed ...

Transmission I.D. Chart - Ford Bronco Zone Early Bronco Classic FullSize Broncos

axle code C5 is a Limited slip w/ 4.10 gears ... good for 6250 lbs (per Lazy K's link)

http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_cata...s_it_posi.html
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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C5 means that it's a 4.10 gear ratio with limited slip 6250lb capacity.

Edit. Could have been first, but left the window open too long while looking for the tranny code.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by pete17c
trans code C is a manual 3 speed ...
thats odd, because it has a 7.3 idi turbo with a zf5. I dont even think they made manual three speeds behind diesels
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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http://www.**************/myfiles/trannycodes.gif Here is a link for the transmission codes. I think it confirms ZF5.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Huh. I know in the later years (92-96) C trans is Manual--5-speed Close Ratio (ZF)
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Those are RPO Codes..

Option Codes
http://www.optioncodes.com/
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Those are RPO Codes..

Option Codes
http://www.optioncodes.com/
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Huh. I know in the later years (92-96) C trans is Manual--5-speed Close Ratio (ZF)
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by boggerted
thats odd, because it has a 7.3 idi turbo with a zf5. I dont even think they made manual three speeds behind diesels
1. you didn't give the year or engine in your first post ..
2. if you knew it was a zf5, why'd you ask? ..
3. where did you search? I found them pretty easy (and with better info, may have actually gotten it right) ..
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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I wasn't trying to be a pain in the ***, I was just making sure the vin hadn't been altered or had another cab etc. It is a 1993 F350 7.3 idi turbo. I tried inputting the VIN into a decoder but it comes up invalid. Here it is below:

2FTJW36C1PCB34055

Maybe you will have better luck.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 04:05 AM
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Yes, comes up as invalid.
 
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