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Identification Codes: Overview Ford Econoline E150

Identification 10 illustrations ~461 words

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).

  1. 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
  2. 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose passenger vehicle
  3. 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
  4. 1FC - Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis
  5. 1FB - Ford Motor Company, USA, bus

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code. All vehicles use hydraulic brakes.

  1. R - 6,001 -7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
  2. P - 7,001 -8,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
  3. V - 8,001 -8,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
  4. N - 8,501 -9,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
  5. S - 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
  6. W - 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
  7. X - 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
  8. A - 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
  9. H - 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
  10. J - 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
  11. K - 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
  12. L - 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

  1. C35 - E-350 Super Duty chassis cab
  2. C45 - E-450 Super Duty chassis cab
  3. E11 - E-150 wagon
  4. E14 - E-150 van
  5. E24 - E-250 van
  6. E31 - E-350 wagon
  7. E34 - E-350 van
  8. E35 - E-350 base cutaway
  9. E39 - E-350 stripped chassis
  10. E45 - E-450 Super Duty cutaway
  11. E49 - E-450 Super Duty stripped chassis
  12. S24 - E-250 van (extended body)
  13. S31 - E-350 wagon (extended body)
  14. S34 - E-350 van (extended body)

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Engine Code

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.

  1. P - 6.0L, OHV, DI Turbo, V8, Diesel
  2. L - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
  3. M - 5.4L, SOHC, V8, compressed natural gas (CNG)
  4. S - 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas
  5. W - 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Check Digit

The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Vehicle Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

  1. 4 - 2004

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

  1. H - Lorain (Lorain, Ohio)

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Scheme 10