1996 MODEL COVERAGE - TRUCKS/VANS
| MODEL | ENGINE | ENGINE ID | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
| Aerostar | 3.0L V6 | U | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| Aerostar | 4.0L V6 | X | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| Bronco | 5.0L V8 | N | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| Bronco | 5.8L V8 | H | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| E150 Van/Wagon | 4.9L 6-Cyl. | Y | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| E150 Van/Wagon | 5.0L V8 | N | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| E150 Van/Wagon | 5.8L V8 | H | SFI | TFI-IV (2) |
| E250 Van | 4.9L 6-Cyl. | Y | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| E250 Van | 5.8L V8 | H | SFI | TFI-IV (2) |
| E350 Van/Wagon | 4.9L 6-Cyl. | Y | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| E350 Van/Wagon | 5.0L V8 | N | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| E350 Van/Wagon | 5.8L V8 | H | SFI | TFI-IV (2) |
| E350 Van/Wagon | 7.3L V8 Diesel | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| E350 Van/Wagon | 7.5L V8 | G | MFI | TFI-IV (2) |
| Explorer | 4.0L V6 | X | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| Explorer | 5.0L V8 | P | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| F150 Pickup | 4.9L 6-Cyl. | Y | MFI/SFI | EDIS (1) |
| F150 Pickup | 5.0L V8 | N | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| F150 Pickup | 5.8L V8 | H | MFI/SFI | TFI-IV (2) |
| F250 Pickup | 4.9L 6-Cyl. | Y | MFI/SFI | EDIS (1) |
| F250 Pickup | 5.0L V8 | N | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| F250 Pickup | 5.8L V8 | H | MFI/SFI | TFI-IV (2) |
| F250 Pickup | 7.3L Diesel (3) | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| F250 Pickup | 7.5L V8 | G | MFI | TFI-IV (2) |
| F350 Pickup | 4.9L 6-Cyl. | Y | MFI/SFI | EDIS (1) |
| F350 Pickup | 5.8L V8 | H | MFI/SFI | TFI-IV (2) |
| F350 Pickup | 7.3L Diesel (3) | F | Turbo Diesel | N/A |
| F350 Pickup | 7.5L V8 | G | MFI | TFI-IV (2) |
| Ranger | 2.3L 4-Cyl. | A | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| Ranger | 3.0L V6 | U | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| Ranger | 4.0L V6 | X | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| Villager | 3.0L V6 | W | SFI | Transistorized |
| Windstar | 3.0L V6 | U | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| Windstar | 3.8L V6 | 4 | SFI | EDIS (1) |
| (1) This system may also be referred to as distributorless or integrated ignition. (2) Includes 5.8L with Federal emissions and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 8500 lbs., and 7.5L with Federal emissions and GVW over 14,000 lbs. All other models are equipped with EDIS . (3) Available only withF250 Heavy Duty, F350 and F Super Duty. |
| (1) | This system may also be referred to as distributorless or integrated ignition. |
| (2) | Includes 5.8L with Federal emissions and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 8500 lbs., and 7.5L with Federal emissions and GVW over 14,000 lbs. All other models are equipped with EDIS |
| (3) | Available only withF250 Heavy Duty, F350 and F Super Duty. |
Sample VIN
Digit #: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17.
VIN: 1 F T B F 2 5 X 5 S L A 0 0 0 0 1.
VIN Definition
- 1-3 - Indicates Manufacturer, Make and Type.
- 4 - Indicates Brake System/GVWR Class.
- 5-7 - Indicates Model or Line.
- 8 - Indicates Engine Code.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Indicates Plant Sequential Number.