Identification Codes: Overview Ford Econoline E250

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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.

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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

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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)

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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)

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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

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

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

1. 4 - 2004

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

1. H - Lorain (Lorain, Ohio)

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