2003 Ford E-Series (E-150/E-250/E-350/E-450/E-550) OEM Service & Repair Manual

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 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. SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2003 E-Series Workshop Manual 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 24.02.2013 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF- _4188/S3M~us~en~file=S3M01001.htm~gen~ref.h...

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI). 1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle 1FD — Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle 1FC — Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis 1FB — Ford Motor Company, USA, bus 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 M — 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number 24.02.2013 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF- _4188/S3M~us~en~file=S3M01001.htm~gen~ref.h...

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type. C35 — E-350 Super Duty chassis cab C45 — E-450 Super Duty chassis cab C55 — E-550 Super Duty chassis cab E11 — E-150 wagon E14 — E-150 van E24 — E-250 van E29 — E-250 stripped chassis 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 E55 — E-550 cutaway 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. 2 — 4.2L, OHV, EFI, V6, Gas F — 7.3L, OHV, V8, diesel L — 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas M — 5.4L, SOHC, V8, compressed natural gas (CNG) S — 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas W — 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas Check Digit 24.02.2013 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF- _4188/S3M~us~en~file=S3M01001.htm~gen~ref.h...

The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit. Vehicle Model Year The tenth VIN position is the model year code. 3 — 2003 Assembly Plant The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. H — Lorain (Lorain, Ohio) Vehicle Build Sequence 24.02.2013 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF- _4188/S3M~us~en~file=S3M01001.htm~gen~ref.h...

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. A00001-E99999 — 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). 24.02.2013 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF- _4188/S3M~us~en~file=S3M01001.htm~gen~ref.h...

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Incomplete Vehicle (Typical) Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes 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 24.02.2013 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF- _4188/S3M~us~en~file=S3M01001.htm~gen~ref.h...

Exterior Paint Code Exterior paint codes may be listed as a two-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 two-tone or accent color. Primary Body Color JP — Silver Birch BQ — Light Parchment Gold (clear coat) BY — School Bus Yellow L2 — True Blue Pearl (clear coat) ST — Estate Green (clear coat) TK — Mineral Gray UA — Ebony (clear coat) YZ — Oxford White (clear coat) FX — Merlot Two-Tone/Accent Color BQ — Light Parchment Gold (clear coat) TK — Mineral Gray JP — Silver Birch Wheelbase Code 24.02.2013 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF- _4188/S3M~us~en~file=S3M01001.htm~gen~ref.h...

124 — 124-inch (3,150 mm) wheelbase 138 — 138-inch (3,505 mm) wheelbase 158 — 158-inch (4,013 mm) wheelbase 159 — 159.5-inch (4,051.3 mm) wheelbase 176 — 176-inch (4,470 mm) wheelbase 177 — 177.5-inch (4,508.5 mm) wheelbase 191 — 191.5-inch (4,864.1 mm) wheelbase 209 — 209.5-inch (5,321.3 mm) wheelbase 233 — 233.5-inch (5,930.9 mm) wheelbase Interior Trim 24.02.2013 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF- _4188/S3M~us~en~file=S3M01001.htm~gen~ref.h...

Interior trim is listed as a two-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 — Stockton cloth, bucket seats E — Camden cloth, captains chairs F — Camden cloth, captains chairs L — G-Grain leather X — No trim available, seats not included Interior Trim Color E — Medium Flint X — No trim/no color W — Medium Pebble Tape/Paint Stripe 24.02.2013 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF- _4188/S3M~us~en~file=S3M01001.htm~gen~ref.h...

A — Dark Toreador Red/Titanium B — Light Titanium/Sandalwood Radio Code 7 — Electronic AM/FM stereo with clock 9 — Electronic AM/FM stereo with cassette and clock G — Radio prep package (no radio chassis), two speakers installed K — Electronic Premium AM/FM stereo with cassette, compact disc (CD) player and clock 24.02.2013 file:///C:/TSO/tsocache/SHEF- _4188/S3M~us~en~file=S3M01001.htm~gen~ref.h...

2003 Ford E-Series (E-150/E-250/E-350/E-450/E-550) OEM Service & Repair Manual

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