A VIN number is a 17 character alpha/numeric serial number unique to each vehicle, by manufacturer, make, model and year. Each character in the VIN number can be decoded to determine where the car was built, what year, which automotive features are included and more. Together, all the VIN numbers create a history about your Ford. Position 8 of the VIN identifies the engine type of the Ford vehicle. Position 9 – Check Sum. The check number is used to algorithmically validate the Ford VIN; this number ensures that the VIN code entered is a valid Ford VIN. Position 10 – Model Year. The tenth position of the Ford VIN identifies the production year of the car model in.
| Series Code The first three digits of the warranty or vehicle vehicle identification number indicate the truck series. CLICK HERE to see a complete listing of Series Codes. |
| Engine Code The fourth digit of the warranty or vehicle identification number indicates basic engine identification. The chart at right shows engines used in the F-series light-duty trucks (F100/150/250/350) only. |
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SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assembly Plant Code The fifth digit of the warranty or vehicle identification number indicates the plant at which the vehicle was assembled. SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog - Oct. 1979 |
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| Numerical Sequence of Assembly A production serial number system is used to identify model years. The numbers shown below apply to all (except E-series). |
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Due to varying production volumes, the exact serial number with which a change becomes effective cannot be determined. When selecting part numbers referenced to serial numbers, the catalog specifications should be used as an aid in selecting the proper part number. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ford Engine Block Serial Number Lookup
| Note that up through 1977, the serial number consisted of one letter and 5 numbers (e.g. X00,000). From 1978, it changed to two letters followed by four numbers (e.g. XX0,000). |
| Wheelbase The actual wheelbase in inches is shown on the rating or warranty plate. |
Color Code - Exterior Paint CLICK HERE to view the U.S. and Canadian exterior paint usage codes with Ford part numbers. |
Ford Engine Serial Number Identification
| Model Code The model code under 'TYPE/G.V.W.' indicates truck series and the corresponding G.V.W. rating. CLICK HERE to view the complete listing of model codes. |
| Body Code The first two digits of the three-digit body code is the trim code and identifies the color and type of materials used in the interior upholstery. (If only a single-digit trim code, there will be a space between the first and last digit, as shown here.) The third digit identifies the type of back of cab equipment. THIS SECTION WILL BE EXPANDED SHORTLY | Body Type Descriptions 80 - Platform |
| FIRST DIGIT | SECOND DIGIT | THIRD DIGIT | DESCRIPTION | CAB PARTS | BEHIND CAB PARTS |
| B thru G | FOR FORD INTERNAL CONTROL ONLY | 4 | Ranger cab w/ styleside pickup box | 81E (exc. Crew Cab) | 99 |
| D | Ranger cab w/ styleside pickup box | 81E (Crew Cab) | 99 | ||
| K thru O | 4 | Ranger XLT cab w/ styleside pickup box | Ranger XLT (exc. Crew Cab) | 99 | |
| 2 thru 6 | D | Ranger XLT cab w/ styleside pickup box | Ranger XLT (Crew Cab) | 99 | |
| 3 | Custom cab w/ flareside box | 81A | 83 | ||
| 4 | Custom cab w/styleside box | 81A (exc. Crew Cab) | 99 | ||
| D | Custom cab w/ styleside pickup box | 81A (Crew Cab) | 99 | ||
| 5 | Custom cab w/ platform and racks | 81A | 86 | ||
| 7 | Cowl (less windshield) | 84 | - | ||
| 8 | Custom cab w/o back of cab equipment | 81A (exc. Crew Cab) | - | ||
| G | Custom cab w/o back of cab equipment | 81A (Crew Cab) | - | ||
| 9 | Custom cab w/ platform | 81A | 80 |
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SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog - Oct. 1979 |
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Axle Code CLICK HERE to see a complete listing of rear axle codes |
| Gross Vehicle Weight The gross vehicle weight rating for the vehicle (based on minimum equipment required). |
District Code If the vehicle is built on a D.S.O (Domestic Special Order), F.S.O. (Foreign Special Order) or L.S.O. (Limited Production Option), the complete order (invoice) number will also be shown after the District Code Number. |
Ford Engine Block Code Identification
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SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||