Identification Codes: Overview Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty

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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. 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

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

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

1. L - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
2. P - 6.0L, OHV, V8, Diesel
3. S - 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas
4. 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. 2005

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

1. H - Lorain (Lorain, Ohio)

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The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.

1. A00001-F99999 - Ford Division

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

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Exterior paint codes may be listed as a two-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 two-tone or accent color.