2006 Ford E-Series (E-150/E-250/E-350/E-450) Service & Repair Manual

2006 E-Series Workshop Manual Quick Links Introduction Specifications Metrics Torque Wrench Adapter Formulas Acronyms Alphabetical Index 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) 2006 E-Series Workshop Manual 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 • 2006 E-Series Workshop Manual World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) 2

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 • 2006 E-Series Workshop Manual Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type 3

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). 2006 E-Series Workshop Manual Assembly Plant 4

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 2006 E-Series Workshop Manual 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 • 2006 E-Series Workshop Manual 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 • 2006 E-Series Workshop Manual Interior Trim 7

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) • 2006 E-Series Workshop Manual Radio Code 8

2006 Ford E-Series (E-150/E-250/E-350/E-450) Service & Repair Manual

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