Series Code The first three digits of the warranty or vehicle vehicle identification number indicate the truck series. CLICK HERE to see a complete listing of Series Codes. |
Engine Code The fourth digit of the warranty or vehicle identification number indicates basic engine identification. The chart at right shows engines used in the F-series light-duty trucks (F100/150/250/350) only. |
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SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master |
Assembly Plant Code The fifth digit of the warranty or vehicle identification number indicates the plant at which the vehicle was assembled. SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog - Oct. 1979 |
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Numerical Sequence of Assembly A production serial number system is used to identify model years. The numbers shown below apply to all (except E-series). |
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Due to varying production volumes, the exact serial number with which a change becomes effective cannot be determined. When selecting part numbers referenced to serial numbers, the catalog specifications should be used as an aid in selecting the proper part number. |
Note that up through 1977, the serial number consisted of one letter and 5 numbers (e.g. X00,000). From 1978, it changed to two letters followed by four numbers (e.g. XX0,000). |
Wheelbase The actual wheelbase in inches is shown on the rating or warranty plate. |
Color Code - Exterior Paint The code under 'Color' indicates the exterior paint of the vehicle. CLICK HERE to view the U.S. and Canadian exterior paint usage codes with Ford part numbers. |
Model Code The model code under 'TYPE/G.V.W.' indicates truck series and the corresponding G.V.W. rating. CLICK HERE to view the complete listing of model codes. |
Body Code The first two digits of the three-digit body code is the trim code and identifies the color and type of materials used in the interior upholstery. (If only a single-digit trim code, there will be a space between the first and last digit, as shown here.) The third digit identifies the type of back of cab equipment. THIS SECTION WILL BE EXPANDED SHORTLY | Body Type Descriptions 80 - Platform 83 - Flareside pickup box 86 - Platform and Rack 99 - Styleside pickup box |
FIRST DIGIT | SECOND DIGIT | THIRD DIGIT | DESCRIPTION | CAB PARTS | BEHIND CAB PARTS |
B thru G | FOR FORD INTERNAL CONTROL ONLY | 4 | Ranger cab w/ styleside pickup box | 81E (exc. Crew Cab) | 99 |
D | Ranger cab w/ styleside pickup box | 81E (Crew Cab) | 99 | ||
K thru O | 4 | Ranger XLT cab w/ styleside pickup box | Ranger XLT (exc. Crew Cab) | 99 | |
2 thru 6 | D | Ranger XLT cab w/ styleside pickup box | Ranger XLT (Crew Cab) | 99 | |
3 | Custom cab w/ flareside box | 81A | 83 | ||
4 | Custom cab w/styleside box | 81A (exc. Crew Cab) | 99 | ||
D | Custom cab w/ styleside pickup box | 81A (Crew Cab) | 99 | ||
5 | Custom cab w/ platform and racks | 81A | 86 | ||
7 | Cowl (less windshield) | 84 | - | ||
8 | Custom cab w/o back of cab equipment | 81A (exc. Crew Cab) | - | ||
G | Custom cab w/o back of cab equipment | 81A (Crew Cab) | - | ||
9 | Custom cab w/ platform | 81A | 80 |
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SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog - Oct. 1979 |
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Axle Code CLICK HERE to see a complete listing of rear axle codes |
Gross Vehicle Weight The gross vehicle weight rating for the vehicle (based on minimum equipment required). |
District Code If the vehicle is built on a D.S.O (Domestic Special Order), F.S.O. (Foreign Special Order) or L.S.O. (Limited Production Option), the complete order (invoice) number will also be shown after the District Code Number. |
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SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog - Oct. 1979 |