Brakes and Traction Control: Application and ID

IDENTIFICATION CODES
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.

Vehicle Identification Number







The first three Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
^ 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle.
^ 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle.







The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVW code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
^ Z - 5,001 - 6,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags.
^ Y - 4,001 - 5,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags.
^ C - 4,001 - 5,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags.
^ D - 5,001 - 6,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags.
^ 1 - 4,320 pounds GVWR, 4x2 regular cab, 112-inch wheelbase.
^ 2 - 4,740 pounds GVWR, 4x2 regular cab, 112-inch wheelbase.
^ 3 - 4,360 pounds GVWR, 4x2 regular cab, 118- inch wheelbase.
^ 5 - 4,800 pounds GVWR, 4x2 regular cab, 118-inch wheelbase.
^ J - 5,260 pounds GVWR, 4x2 (heavy duty) Crew Cab, 118-inch wheelbase.
^ Z - 5,260 pounds GVWR, 4x2 (heavy duty) regular cab, style side, 118-inch wheelbase.
^ 9 - 4,540 pounds GVWR, 4x2 SuperCab, 126-inch wheelbase.
^ 7 - 4,760 pounds GVWR, 4x2 SuperCab, 126-inch wheelbase.
^ B - 4,900 pounds GVWR, 4x2 SuperCab, 126-inch wheelbase.
^ X - 4,760 pounds GVWR, 4x4 regular cab, 112-inch wheelbase.
^ W - 4,980 pounds GVWR, 4x4 regular cab, 112-inch wheelbase.
^ L - 4,820 pounds GVWR, 4x4 regular cab, 118-inch wheelbase.
^ G - 5,020 pounds GVWR, 4x4 regular cab, 118-inch wheelbase.
^ K - 4,940 pounds GVWR, 4x4 SuperCab, 126-inch wheelbase.
^ S - 5,080 pounds GVWR, 4x4 SuperCab, 126-inch wheelbase.
^ T - 5,120 pounds GVWR, 4x4 Supercab, 126-inch wheelbase.







The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
^ Y - 2000.







The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
^ P - win Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota).
^ T - Edison (Edison, New Jersey).