1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Service & Repair Manual
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Build Date Stamp Location
The vehicle build date stamp is a four-digit number representing month and day of manufacture. On
Econoline vehicles (E-150, E-250, E-350), the build date is stamped on top of the radiator support.
For a build date of January 24, for example, the vehicle build date stamp reads 0124; for a build date of
October 21, the vehicle date stamp reads 1021.
Yellow ink is normally used for the date stamp. When the marking surface is painted the body color, the
date stamp will be marked in red ink. Units from the Ontario Truck Plant (Code C) will be marked with
silver ink.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Certification Label
The English certification label is attached to the driver's side door or door lock pillar. The French
certification label is attached to the passenger's or driver's side door or door lock pillar.
The label contains the name of the manufacturer, the month and year of manufacture, the
certification statement, and the vehicle identification number (VIN).
The label also contains gross vehicle weight ratings, wheel and tire data, and information codes
for additional vehicle data.
Certification Labels
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Certification Label Codes
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
A 17-digit combination of numbers and letters forms the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is
stamped on a metal tab that is riveted to the instrument panel close to the windshield. The VIN can be
seen by looking through the front windshield on the driver's side. The VIN is also found on the
certification label.
By looking at the 17-digit VIN, a variety of information about the vehicle can be determined.
The first three digits identify the manufacturer and the vehicle make and type.
The fourth digit determines the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR-Class) and brake system for
Ford-completed trucks and MPV's. For buses and incompleted vehicles, the fourth digit
determines the brake system (only).
Digits five, six and seven identify the model or line, series, chassis, and cab or body type.
The eighth digit points out the particular engine found in the vehicle.
Digit nine is the VIN check digit.
The tenth digit identifies the model year of a Ford-completed vehicle, or the model year of the
incomplete vehicle, if sold by Ford as an incomplete vehicle.
The eleventh digit determines the assembly plant.
Digits 12 through 17 make up the sequence serial and warranty number. Digit 12 uses the letter A
until the production or sequence of 99,999 units (digits 13 through 17) is reached. Letter A then
becomes B for the next production sequence of vehicles.
Refer to the code definition portion of this section for specific definitions of the numbers and letters of the
vehicle identification number (VIN).
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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL (VC LABEL) CODES
Axle Ratio Codes
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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL (VC LABEL) CODES
Body Type Codes
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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL (VC LABEL) CODES
Brake Type Codes
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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL (VC LABEL) CODES
District Codes and Special Order Codes
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