2006 Ford E-Series Service & Repair Manual
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Table of Contents
1: General Information
00: Service Information
2: Chassis
04: Suspension
05: Driveline
06: Brake System
11: Steering System
3: Powertrain
03: Engine
07: Automatic Transmission
09: Exhaust System
10: Fuel System
4: Electrical
12: Climate Control System
13: Instrumentation and Warning Systems
14: Battery and Charging System
15: Audio Systems
17: Lighting
18: Electrical Distribution
19: Electronic Feature Group
5: Body and Paint
01: Body
02: Frame and Mounting
SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2006 E-Series Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 06/23/2006
Identification Codes
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is
stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also
found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
Item Description
1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI)
2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3 Vehicle line, series and body type
4 Engine type
5 Check digit
6 Model year
7 Assembly plant
8 Production sequence number
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
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Identification Codes 1
The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
1FB — Ford Motor Company, USA, bus •
1FC — Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis •
1FD — Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle •
1FM — Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose passenger vehicle •
1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle •
Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code. All vehicles
use hydraulic brakes.
R — 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags •
P — 7,001-8,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags •
V — 8,001-8,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags •
N — 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags •
S — 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags •
W — 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags •
X — 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags •
A — 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags •
H — 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions) •
J — 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions) •
K — 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions) •
L — 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions) •
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
E11 — E-150 wagon •
E14 — E-150 van •
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E24 — E-250 van •
E31 — E-350 wagon •
E34 — E-350 van •
E35 — E-350 base cutaway •
E39 — E-350 stripped chassis •
E45 — E-450 Super Duty cutaway •
E49 — E-450 Super Duty stripped chassis •
S24 — E-250 van (extended body) •
S31 — E-350 wagon (extended body) •
S34 — E-350 van (extended body) •
Engine Code
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
L — 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas •
P — 6.0L, OHV, V8, Diesel •
S — 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas •
W — 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas •
Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
Vehicle Model Year
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
6 — 2006 •
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Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
D — Ohio Assembly (Avon Lake, Ohio) •
H — Lorain (Lorain, Ohio) •
Vehicle Build Sequence
The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle
serial and warranty number.
A00001-F99999 — Ford Division •
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the
certification statement and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).
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Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 Domestic special order code
4 Wheelbase code
5 Brake code
6 Interior trim code
7 Tape/paint pinstripe code
8 Radio code
9 Axle code
10 Transmission code
11 Spring code
12 Powertrain calibration information
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Incomplete Vehicle (Typical)
Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes
Exterior Paint Code
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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator 5
Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of letters/numbers listed indicate the primary
body color. The second set of letters/numbers listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent color.
Primary Body Color
BY — School Bus Yellow •
C2 — Gold Ash Metallic •
CX — Dark Shadow Gray Metallic (clear coat) •
DV — Light Tundra/Titanium Green •
JL — Dark Toreador Red (clear coat) •
L2 — True Blue Pearl (clear coat) •
P — PTO paint (special order) •
UA — Ebony (clear coat) •
YN — Silver Metallic #2 (clear coat) •
YZ — Oxford White (clear coat) •
2-Tone/Accent Color
CX — Dark Shadow Gray Metallic (clear coat) •
YN — Silver Metallic #2 (clear coat) •
Wheelbase Code
138 — 138-inch (3,505-mm) wheelbase •
158 — 158-inch (4,013-mm) wheelbase •
176 — 176-inch (4,470-mm) wheelbase •
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Exterior Paint Code 6
Interior Trim
Interior trim is listed as a 2-part code. The first character indicates the trim type. The second character
indicates the interior trim color.
Trim Type
A — Hampton vinyl, bucket seats •
C — Mortar cloth, bucket seats •
E — Cedar cloth, captain's chairs •
F — Cedar cloth, premium captain's chairs •
L — G-Grain leather, captain's chairs •
L — Premium cloth, captain's chairs (Canada and Mexico) •
X — No trim available, seats not included •
Interior Trim Color
E — Medium Flint •
W — Medium Pebble •
X — No trim/no color •
Tape/Paint Stripe
A — Dark Toreador Red/Titanium •
B — Light Titanium/Sandalwood •
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Radio Code
5 — Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD) •
7 — Electronic AM/FM stereo with clock •
D — Radio prep package (no radio chassis), 6 speakers installed •
G — Radio prep package (no radio chassis), 2 speakers installed •
R — Radio prep package (no radio chassis), 4 speakers installed •
S — Electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc compact disc (CD) changer •
Y — Radio delete •
Axle Type
19 — 3.55 ratio, non-limited slip (Visteon) •
22 — 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana) •
24 — 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana) •
32 — 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana) •
34 — 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana) •
39 — 3.55 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana) •
52 — 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana), dual rear wheels •
56 — 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana) •
82 — 4.10 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana) •
83 — 4.56 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana) •
84 — 4.88 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana) •
85 — 5.38 ratio, non-limited slip (Dana) •
B2 — 4.10 ratio, limited slip (Dana) •
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