VIN - Identification Codes Ford Econoline E250

Scheme 1

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 top upper left of the instrument panel. The VIN is also found on the Vehicle Certificates (VC) label.

If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

Scheme 2

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI.

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

Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code. All vehicles use hydraulic brakes.

1. C - 8, 501-9, 000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
2. D - 9, 001-10, 000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
3. E - 10, 001-14, 000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
4. F - 14, 001-16, 000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
5. N - 8, 501-9, 000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
6. S - 9, 001-10, 000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
7. W - 10, 001-14, 000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
8. X - 14, 001-16, 000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
9. 1 - 8, 501-9, 000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions) less driver and front passenger air bags
10. 2 - 9, 001-10, 000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions) less driver and front passenger air bags
11. 3 - 10, 001-14, 000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions) less driver and front passenger air bags
12. 4 - 14, 001-16, 000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions) less driver and front passenger air bags

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

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

1. E1B - E-150 wagon
2. E1E - E-150 van
3. E2E - E-250 van
4. E2F - E-250 cutaway
5. E3B - E-350 wagon
6. E3E - E-350 van
7. E3F - E-350 cutaway
8. E3K - E-350 stripped chassis
9. E4F - E-450 cutaway
10. E4K - E-450 stripped chassis
11. S1E - E-150 van (extended body)
12. S2E - E-250 van (extended body)
13. S3B - E-350 wagon (extended body)
14. S3E - E-350 van (extended body)
15. S3H - E-350 cutaway

Engine Code

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

1. L - 5.4L, SOHC, electronic fuel injection, V8, Gas
2. S - 6.8L, SOHC, electronic fuel injection, V10, Gas
3. W - 4.6L, SOHC, electronic fuel injection, V8, Gas

Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to ENGINE - 4.6L (2V) , ENGINE - 5.4L (2V) or, ENGINE - 6.8L .

Check Digit

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

Vehicle Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

1. C - 2012

Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

1. D - Ohio Assembly

Vehicle Build Sequence

The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

1. A00001-F99999 - Ford Division

Scheme 3

The VC label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes the vehicle GVWR.

If a vehicle requires replacement of the VC label and is 4 years old or less, an authorized dealer must submit the VIN to their respective regional office. The regional office will submit a web form to the assembly plant for the replacement label. Once the label has been printed, a representative from the regional office will deliver the label to the dealer and witness installation on the vehicle. If a vehicle is more than 4 years old and requires a replacement label, the dealer must submit a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Scheme 4

Exterior Paint Code

Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of letters/numbers listed indicate the primary body color. The second set of letters/numbers listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent color. All colors are basecoat/clearcoat.

Primary Body Color

1. Blank - No paint
2. BY - School Bus Yellow
3. DX - Dark Blue Pearl
4. E4 - Vermilion Red
5. G3 - Pueblo Gold
6. P - PTO paint (special order)
7. UA - Ebony
8. UN - Steel Blue
9. UX - Ingot Silver Metallic
10. YZ - Oxford White

Wheelbase Code

Available wheelbases are listed below

1. 138 - 3, 505 mm (138 in) wheelbase
2. 158 - 4, 013 mm (158 in) wheelbase
3. 176 - 4, 470 mm (176 in) wheelbase

Interior Trim

Interior trim is listed as a 2-part code. The first character indicates the trim type. The second character indicates the interior trim color.

Trim Type

1. A - Simulated vinyl (perforated), bucket seats
2. A - Standard vinyl bucket seats (Canada)
3. C - Mortar cloth, bucket seats
4. L - Milled Pebble leather, captain's chairs
5. L - Premium cloth, captain's chairs (Canada and Mexico)
6. M - Calvin cloth, captain's chairs
7. X - No trim available, seats not included

Interior Trim Color

1. E - Medium Flint
2. W - Medium Pebble
3. X - No trim/no color

Tape/Paint Stripe

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

Radio Code

Available radio types and codes are listed below

1. 5 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with CD player
2. 7 - Electronic AM/FM stereo with clock
3. F - Radio pre-equipment pack 4
4. N - AM/FM stereo with DVD player, clock and navigation system
5. P - Radio pre-equipment pack 6
6. W - Radio pre-equipment pack 5
7. Y - Radio delete

Axle Type

Available axle types, ratios and codes are as follows

1. 22 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
2. 24 - 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
3. 32 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
4. 34 - 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
5. 52 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
6. 56 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
7. 82 - 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
8. 83 - 4.56 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
9. A2 - 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip, dual rear wheels
10. A4 - 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip, single rear wheels
11. B2 - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
12. B4 - 3.73 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
13. C2 - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
14. C4 - 3.73 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
15. D2 - 3.73 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels
16. D4 - 3.73 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
17. E2 - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels
18. E6 - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, single rear wheels
19. F2 - 4.10 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels
20. F3 - 4.56 ratio, limited slip, dual rear wheels

Additional axle information can be obtained from the axle tag. Refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Transmission Code

Available transmission types and codes are as follows

1. Q - 4-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E)
2. T - 5-speed automatic overdrive (5R110W)

Additional transmission information can be obtained from the transmission tag. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .

Spring Codes

Spring codes are identified as a 2-part code. The first 2 characters listed identify the front spring codes. The second 2 characters listed identify the rear spring codes.

Front Springs

1. JJ - 9C24-5310-JA (coil spring)
2. KK - 9C24-5310-KA (coil spring)
3. LL - 9C24-5310-LA (coil spring)
4. MM - 9C24-5310-MA (coil spring)
5. NN - 9C24-5310-NA (coil spring)
6. PP - 9C24-5310-PA (coil spring)
7. RR - 9C24-5310-RA (coil spring)
8. SS - 9C24-5310-SA (coil spring)
9. UU - 9C24-5310-UA (coil spring)
10. VV - 9C24-5310-VA (coil spring)
11. XX - 9C24-5310-XA (coil spring)

Rear Springs

1. 22 - 8C24-5560-RB (leaf spring)
2. 33 - 8C24-5560-SB (leaf spring)
3. 44 - 8C24-5560-CB (leaf spring)
4. AA - 8C24-5560-AB (leaf spring)
5. BB - 8C24-5560-BE (leaf spring)
6. VV - 8C24-5560-VE (leaf spring)

Scheme 5

Note. Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the VC label. Because of this, calibration identification consisting of more than 5 characters will wrap to the second line on the VC label.

Powertrain calibration information is printed in the lower right corner of the VC label. Only the base calibration information is printed. Revision levels will not appear, however, they can be obtained through a scan tool using the most current software revision.

Scheme 6

Model Year

1. 0 - 2000
2. 1 - 2001
3. 2 - 2002
4. 3 - 2003
5. 4 - 2004
6. 5 - 2005
7. 6 - 2006
8. 7 - 2007
9. 8 - 2008
10. 9 - 2009
11. A - 2010
12. B - 2011
13. C - 2012

Vehicle Line

1. E4 - E-Series

Transmission

1. 1 - Automatic transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emission/Corporate Average Fuel Economy/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning calibration numbers. Unique calibration identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate tires, drive configurations, final drive ratios and other significant certification factors.

These 2 characters are chosen by the analyst to provide identifiable information unique to each calibration. For example, using the number 2 to denote a 2-valve engine and 4 to denote a 4-valve engine, provides an easily identifiable difference.

Fleet Code

1. 0 - Certification (US 4K, final sale in export markets)
2. 1 - Heavy duty gas engine/Dyno
3. 2 - Fast-Automobile Manufacturer's Association, US
4. 3 - Alternative durability protocol, US
5. 4 - Not assigned
6. 5 - Not assigned
7. 6 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
8. 7 - Mileage accumulation aging endurance durability
9. 8 - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
10. 9 - Not assigned

Certification Region

1. Certification region - Lead code where multiple regions are included in one calibration
2. 5 - US 50 states
3. A - US Federal (including altitude, may include Canada or Mexico)
4. B - US California standard (includes US green states)
5. C - Canada
6. D - China
7. E - European Community (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom)
8. F - Extended European Community (E plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia)
9. G - Gulf Cooperative Council
10. H - Hong Kong
11. J - Japan
12. K - Korea
13. L - Malaysia
14. M - Mexico
15. N - New Zealand
16. P - Australia
17. Q - South America (Brazil)
18. S - Singapore
19. T - Taiwan
20. U - South America (unleaded fuel)
21. V - Vietnam
22. X - Rest Of World (ROW)
23. Y - Military
24. Z - Israel

Revision Level (not printed on label)

1. 91-99 - Hardware and certification level
2. 01-04 - Preliminary levels
3. 00 - Job 1 production (initial calibration)
4. 05-09 - Pre-job 1 revisions to calibrations
5. 10-89 - Post-job 1 revisions to calibrations
6. 0B - Durability test level
7. BD - OBD intermediate level (pre-05)

See also:
• ENGINE - 4.6L (2V)
• ENGINE - 5.4L (2V)
• ENGINE - 6.8L
• DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
• AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E
• AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT