MODEL COVERAGE
| MODEL | ENGINE | ENGINE ID | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
| Aerostar | 3.0L | U | SFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| Aerostar | 4.0L | X | (3) MFI | (2) EDIS |
| Bronco | 5.0L | N | (4) MFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| Bronco | 5.8L | H | MFI & SFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| "E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) | 4.9L | Y | MFI & SFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| "E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) | 5.0L | N | SFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| "E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) | 5.8L | H | MFI & SFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| "E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) | 7.3 | F | Turbo Diesel | |
| "E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) | 7.5L | G | MFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| Explorer | 4.0L | X | SFI | (2) EDIS |
| "F" Series Pickup (E150/250/350) | 4.9L | Y | MFI & SFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| "F" Series Pickup (E150/250/350) | 5.0L | N | (4) MFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| "F" Series Pickup (E150/250/350) | 5.8L | H | MFI & SFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| "F" Series Pickup (E150/250/350) | 5.8L | R | SFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| "F" Series Pickup (E150/250/350) | (5) 7.3L | F | Turbo Diesel | |
| "F" Series Pickup (E150/250/350) | 7.5L | G | MFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| Ranger | 2.3L | A | SFI | (2) EDIS |
| Ranger | 3.0L | U | SFI | (1) TFI-IV |
| Ranger | 4.0L | X | (3) MFI-MA | (2) EDIS |
| Villager | 3.0L | W | SFI | Transistorized |
| Windstar | 3.0L | U | SFI | (2) EDIS |
| Windstar | 3.8L | 4 | SFI | (2) EDIS |
| (1) This system may also be referred to as Distributor Ignition (DI). (2) This system may also be referred to as EI (high data rate). (3) On California models, SFI is used. (4) On models equipped with AODE (transmission code SFI is used. (5) Available only with F250 Heavy Duty, F350 and F Super Duty. |
| (1) | This system may also be referred to as Distributor Ignition (DI). |
| (2) | This system may also be referred to as EI (high data rate). |
| (3) | On California models, SFI is used. |
| (4) | On models equipped with AODE (transmission code SFI is used. |
| (5) | Available only with F250 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 - Constant A.
- 13-17 - Indicates Plant Sequential Number.
| VIN Code | Model Year |
| P | 1993 |
| R | 1994 |
| S | 1995 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Due to Federal government requirements, manufacturers may use names and acronyms for systems and components different than those used in previous years. For revised terminology information, see appropriate article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section
- «THEORY/OPERATION - EEC-IV»(ref-23281) (for Aerostar)
- «THEORY/OPERATION - EEC-IV»(ref-23282) (for Bronco)
- «THEORY/OPERATION - EEC-IV»(ref-23283) (for Explorer)
- «THEORY/OPERATION - EEC-IV»(ref-23284) (for "E" Series RWD Van)
- «THEORY/OPERATION - EEC-IV»(ref-23285) (for "F" Pickup)
- «THEORY/OPERATION - EEC-V»(ref-23286) (for Ranger)
- «THEORY/OPERATION - EEC-V»(ref-23287) (for Windstar)
- «THEORY/OPERATION»(ref-23288) (for Villager)