VIN Decoder for Expedition?
Aart
4-wheel versus 2-wheel drive, and to tell the difference between the two V-8
engine variants.
Mikeh...@lycos.com
Wouldn't it be easier to just lift the hood and look under the front
end?
C E White
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Code Reference
The first two vehicle identification number (VIN) position codes
indicate:
l 1F — Ford Motor Company, USA.
l 2F — Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd.
l 3F — Ford Motor Company of Mexico.
The third VIN position code is for the vehicle type:
l M for my 1997 Expedition 4X4 5.4L
The fourth VIN position is for the brake system and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) class. All brake systems are hydraulic. The codes
are:
l A — Less than 3,000 pounds.
l B — 3,001 to 4,000 pounds.
l C — 4,001 to 5,000 pounds.
l D — 5,001 to 6,000 pounds.
l E — 6,001 to 7,000 pounds.
l F — 7,001 to 8,000 pounds. <- This what my Expedition has
The fifth, sixth, and seventh VIN positions are the codes for the model
or line, series, chassis and cab or body type.
U18 is what my Expedition says
The eighth VIN position is for the engine displacement and number of
cylinders. The codes are:
l 6 — 4.6L (280 cu.in.) SOHC V8 gasoline, EFI, Windsor Plant.
l L — 5.4L SOHC V8 gasoline. <- This what my Expedition has
l W — 4.6L (280 cu.in.) SOHC V8 gasoline, EFI, Romeo Plant.
The ninth VIN position is a check digit. The check digit for the 1997
model year is 5.
My Expedition has a 1 here, despite what the manual says
The tenth VIN position is the code for the model year. The codes are:
l V — 1997. <- This what my Expedition has
l W — 1998.
l X — 1999.
l Y — 2000.
l 1 — 2001.
l 2 — 2002.
The eleventh VIN position is the code for the assembly plant. The codes
are:
l C — Ontario Truck; Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
l K — Kansas City; Claycomo, Missouri.
l L — Michigan Truck; Wayne, Michigan. <- This what my Expedition has
l N — Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia.
The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the build
sequence. This is also the serial and warranty number. The first vehicle
built would be A00001 and the next would be A00002. After A99999, the
next number would be B00001.
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Code Reference
The region codes for Ford Motor Company, United States are:
l 11 — Boston.
l 13 — New York.
l 16 — Philadelphia.
l 21 — Atlanta.
l 23 — Memphis.
l 24 — Orlando.
l 27 — Washington.
l 41 — Chicago.
l 44 — Pittsburgh.
l 47 — Cincinnati.
l 48 — Detroit.
l 52 — Dallas.
l 53 — Kansas City.
l 56 — Denver.
l 58 — Twin Cities.
l 71 — Los Angeles.
l 72 — San Francisco.
l 74 — Seattle.
l 83 — Government.
l 84 — Home Office Reserve (HOR).
l 85 — American Red Cross.
l 86 — Recreation Vehicle Pool.
l 87 — Body Company.
l 89 — Transportation Services.
l 9A — Export.
The district codes for Ford of Canada regions are:
l A1 — Mercury Central.
l A2 — Mercury Eastern.
l A3 — Mercury Atlantic.
l A4 — Mercury Midwestern.
l A6 — Mercury Western.
l A7 — Mercury Pacific.
l A8 — Mercury Great Lakes.
l l1 — Mercury Export.
l B1 — Ford Central.
l B2 — Ford Eastern.
l B3 — Ford Atlantic.
l B4 — Ford Midwestern.
l B6 — Ford Western.
l B7 — Ford Pacific.
l B8 — Ford Great Lakes.
l l1 — Ford Export.
The special order type codes are:
l DSO — Domestic special order.
l FSO — Foreign special order.
l PTO — Other special order.
The suspension and spring codes are as follows:
l Front spring codes (4x2 vehicles).
— K — F75A-5310-KA.
— L — F75A-5310-LA.
l Front Torsion Bars (4x4 vehicles).
— M — F75A-5B326/5B327 — AMA.
— J — F75A-5B326/5B327 — AJA.
l Rear spring codes.
— 6 — F75A-5534-CA.
— 5 — F75A-5534-DA.
— 7 — F75A-5534-FA.
The front and rear axle codes are as follows:
l Axle ratio codes are:
— 16 — 3.73. — H6 — 3.73 Limited slip.
— 17 — 3.31. — H7 — 3.31 Limited slip.
— 19 — 3.55.
— 19 — 3.55 — H9 — 3.55 Limited slip.
The transmission codes are:
l U — Automatic, 4 speed, 4R70W.
l E — Automatic, 4 speed, E40D.
The interior trim, type and color codes are as follows:
l The seat and cover codes are:
— 1 — Leather, Captain's chair.
— F — Cloth, Captain's chair.
— M — Cloth, split bench.
— S — Cloth, vinyl, bucket.
l The trim interior color codes are:
— X — Medium prairie tan.
— S — Willow green.
— 2 — Medium graphite.
The exterior paint color codes are:
Note:
All colors except prime include a clear coat (C/C).
Note:
Two codes indicates two-tone paint.
l BA — LT Prairie Tan C/C.
l E9 — Laser Red Tint C/C.
l F7 — Vermont Green C/C.
l JL — Dark Toreador C/C.
l KM — Royal Blue C/C.
l PS — Pacific Green C/C.
l TS — Silver Frost C/C.
l UA — Ebony C/C.
l XC — Portofino Blue C/C.
l YZ — Oxford White C/C.
l Y1 — Prime.
The radio codes are:
l 6 — Audiophile sound system.
l P — Premium sound with single CD player.
l C — Premium sound with 6 disk CD player.
l D — Radio equipment package less radio.
l 8 — Premium AM/FM stereo, cassette and clock.
Also, take a look at
http://www.fleet.ford.com/programs_information/owners_manuals/SUV/Expedition.asp
bob
using all of the other digits in the VIN and will be
different for EVERY single VIN (but obviously,
being a digit, it is only 0-9 or maybe X.
C E White
OK, the manual was not clear, they showed a 5, but I thought it changed
since mine was a 1 even though the manual said 5.
Ed
Monster Fisherman
In article <kpeoat059hmn8faff...@4ax.com>,
kpa...@SPAMBLOCKford-trucks.com wrote:
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>>How can I decode Expedition VIN numbers? Of specific interest are codes for
>>4-wheel versus 2-wheel drive, and to tell the difference between the two V-8
>>engine variants.
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>A shop manual will do the trick. Try www.helminc.com
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>-Ken Payne
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kpa...@spamblockford-trucks.com
then too cheap to purchase the Helms manuals. Penny-wise and
pound foolish.....
Those manuals are extremely detailed and worth every cent.
Jay B. Miller
I have to.
I used to think $300 hammers for the government was joke, anyone price out a
door handle?
In the 'real' world, high volumes = low prices, however in the automotive
world, more sales = higher prices.
Does anyone really believe the am/fm/cass radio for my '97 really is worth
$1000 CDN? If so, please buy it, I could use some coin. Being in the
electronics field for 30+ years, I doubt there's $30 in this
radio,especially in the quantity they sell.
--
Jay from
Greensville,Ontario
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