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1973-1979 Ford F-series Truck VIN (Warranty) Tag Decoding |
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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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CODE |
YEAR |
CYL |
C.I.D. |
Carb |
Type |
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A |
'73-'74 |
6 |
240 |
1-bbl. |
Exc. California |
| '75-'79 |
8 |
460* |
4-bbl. |
7.5 Litre |
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B |
'73-'79 |
6 |
300 |
1-bbl. |
4.9 Litre |
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G |
'73-'79 |
8 |
302 |
2-bbl. |
5.0 Litre |
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H |
'73-'76 |
8 |
390* |
2-bbl. |
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| '77-'79 |
8 |
351 |
2-bbl |
5.8 Litre |
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J |
'73-'79 |
8 |
460* |
4-bbl. |
7.5 Litre |
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M |
'75-'76 |
8 |
390* |
4-bbl. |
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S |
'77-'79 |
8 |
400 |
2-bbl. |
6.6 Litre |
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Y |
'73-'76 |
8 |
360 |
2-bbl. |
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1 |
'73-'76 |
6 |
240 |
1-bbl. |
Low compression -
D.S.O. |
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5 |
'74 |
8 |
360 |
2-bbl |
Low compression -
D.S.O. |
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390 and 460 engines not
available from the factory w/ 4WD trucks. |
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SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master
Parts Catalog - Oct.
1979 |
 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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CODE |
ASSEMBLY PLANT |
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B |
Oakville |
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C |
Ontario Truck |
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E |
Manwah |
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H |
Lorain |
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I |
Highland Park |
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K |
Kansas City |
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L |
Michigan Truck |
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CODE |
ASSEMBLY PLANT |
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N |
Norfolk |
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P |
Twin Cities
(Minneapolis/St Paul) |
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R |
San Jose |
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S |
Pilot Plant (Allen
Park) |
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U |
Louisville |
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V |
Kentucky Truck |
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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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From Serial No. |
To Serial Number |
Cataloged as
Model Year |
| Q00,001 |
S60,000 |
1973 |
| S60,001 |
V20,000 |
1974 |
| V20,001 |
X40,000 |
1975 |
| A00,000 |
D25,000 |
1976 |
| O00,001 |
O99,999 |
1977 |
| X80,001 |
Z25,000 |
| AE0,001 |
CK9,999 |
1978 |
| DC0,001 |
FK9,000 |
1979 |
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SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog - Oct.
1979 |
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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. |
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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). |
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Wheelbase
The actual wheelbase in inches is shown on the rating or warranty plate. |
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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. |
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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. |
Body Type
Descriptions 80 -
Platform
83 - Flareside pickup box
86 - Platform and Rack
99 - Styleside pickup box |
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FIRST DIGIT |
SECOND DIGIT |
THIRD
DIGIT |
DESCRIPTION |
CAB PARTS |
BEHIND
CAB PARTS |
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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 |
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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 |
Transmission Code
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CODE |
YEAR |
SPD |
DESCR. |
TYPE |
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A |
'73-'79 |
4 |
Manual |
New
Process 435 |
| B |
'78-'79 |
4 |
Manual
w/overdrive |
Clark |
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C |
'73-'79 |
3 |
Manual |
Ford |
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E |
'73-'79 |
4 |
Manual
(D.S.O.) * |
Warner
T19 |
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F |
'73-'79 |
4 |
Manual |
Warner
T18 |
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G |
'73-'79 |
3 |
Automatic |
Ford |
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Domestic Special Order
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CODE |
YEAR |
SPD |
DESCR. |
TYPE |
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J |
'79 |
3 |
Automatic |
Ford |
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K |
'79 |
3 |
Automatic |
Ford |
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P |
'73-'79 |
4 |
Manual |
Warner
T-19 |
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X |
'78-'79 |
3 |
Automatic |
C-6
(Fleet only) |
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Z |
'77 |
3 |
Automatic |
C-6
(Fleet only) |
SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog
1979 Ford Truck Shop Manual
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Axle Code
The first two digits of the axle code identify the
ratio and capacity of the rear axle.
The third digit of the axle code identifies the
ratio and/or capacity of the front axle, if applicable.
CLICK HERE
to see a complete listing of rear
axle codes
CLICK HERE
to see a complete listing of front
axle codes |
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Gross Vehicle Weight
The gross vehicle weight rating for the
vehicle (based on minimum equipment required). |
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District Code
The code shown identifies the district which
ordered the unit.
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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Code |
District |
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11 |
Boston |
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12 |
Buffalo |
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13 |
New York |
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14 |
Pittsburgh |
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15 |
Newark |
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16 |
Philadelphia |
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17 |
Washington |
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21 |
Atlanta |
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22 |
Charlotte |
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23 |
Memphis |
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24 |
Jacksonville |
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25 |
Richmond |
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26 |
New Orleans |
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28 |
Louisville |
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41 |
Chicago |
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42 |
Cleveland |
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43 |
Milwaukee |
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45 |
Lansing |
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46 |
Indianapolis |
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47 |
Cincinnati |
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48 |
Detroit |
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Code |
District |
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52 |
Dallas |
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53 |
Kansas City |
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54 |
Omaha |
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55 |
St. Louis |
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56 |
Davenport |
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57 |
Hudson |
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58 |
Twin Cities |
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71 |
Los Angeles |
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72 |
San Jose |
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73 |
Salt Lake City |
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74 |
Seattle |
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75 |
Phoenix |
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76 |
Denver |
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83 |
Government |
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84 |
Home Office Reserve |
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85 |
American Red Cross |
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86 |
Recreation |
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87 |
Body Company |
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89 |
Transportation Service |
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90-99 |
Export |
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Ford of Canada |
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Code |
District |
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A1 |
Central (Lincoln/Mercury) |
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A2 |
Eastern (Lincoln/Mercury) |
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A3 |
Atlantic (Lincoln/Mercury) |
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A4 |
Midwestern (Lincoln/Mercury) |
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A6 |
Western (Lincoln/Mercury) |
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A7 |
Pacific (Lincoln/Mercury) |
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A8 |
Great Lakes (Lincoln/Mercury) |
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B1 |
Central (Ford) |
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B2 |
Eastern (Ford) |
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B3 |
Atlantic (Ford) |
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B4 |
Midwestern (Ford) |
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B6 |
Western (Ford) |
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B7 |
Pacific (Ford) |
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B8 |
Great Lakes (Ford |
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I2 |
Export |
SOURCE: 1973-1979 Ford Truck
Master
Parts Catalog - Oct. 1979
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