- This is the Ford VIN decoder. Every Ford car has a unique identifier code called a VIN. This number contains vital information about the car, such as its manufacturer, year of production, the plant it was produced in, type of engine, model and more.
- A lot of Ford engines look very similar. Some parts are even interchangeable between engine families. This can lead to confusion and buying the wrong parts. However, it's easy to tell the difference between them. You don't even need to look for casting numbers! You just need to look at the top, front of the engine.
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What You Can Learn From a Ford VIN Lookup
How to Find Your Ford VIN Number
- Embossed on the metal tag on the driver’s side dash board
- Stamped on the Ford driver’s side door
- Engraved on the frame of the Ford
- Stamped on the Ford’s original engine
- Find the VIN on your Ford’s registration card
- Located on your Ford’s vehicle title
Why Your Ford VIN is Important
How To Run a Ford Vehicle History Report By VIN
Free Government Resources To Lookup Your Ford VIN
Ford VIN Lookup - FAQs
How to find out if my Ford has a recall?
Finding out if your Ford has a recall is very easy. You can visit the government website Safecar.gov and lookup known Ford recalls with a simple VIN lookup. Another option is to contact your local Ford dealership and inquire with the service department.How can I lookup a vintage Ford VIN number?
Most online vehicle resources only allow you to run VIN numbers with 17digits. Vintage Ford vehicles have fewer than this and many online resources cannot lookup those up. You will want to find a service that specialized in vintage, or classic vehicles, or you can also inquire with the DMV directy.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. |
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. |
Ford Vehicle Specs By Vin
Color Code - Exterior Paint The code under 'Color' indicates the exterior paint of the vehicle. CLICK HERE to view the U.S. and Canadian exterior paint usage codes with Ford part numbers. |
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. |
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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 83 - Flareside pickup box 86 - Platform and Rack 99 - Styleside pickup box |
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 |
Transmission Code |
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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). |
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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 Id Number Location
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SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog - Oct. 1979 |