2001 Ford F-150 Service & Repair Manual
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Identification Codes
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.
Vehicle Identification Number
World Manufacturer Identifier
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
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Item Description
1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI)
2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), may also include the vehicle restraint type
code
3 Vehicle line, series, body type code
4 Engine type code
5 Computer-generated check digit
6 Model year code
7 Assembly plant code
8 Production sequence number
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1FD — Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
2FT — Ford Motor Company, Canada, truck, completed vehicle
2FD — Ford Motor Company, Canada, incomplete vehicle
3FT — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, truck, completed vehicle
3FE — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, incomplete vehicle
Brake and Gross Vehicle Weight Code
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
Z — 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
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
Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
F07 — Regular Cab, 4x2, Flareside
X07 — SuperCab, 4x2, Flareside
F08 — Regular Cab, 4x4, Flareside
X08 — SuperCab, 4x4, Flareside
F17 — Regular Cab, 4x2, Styleside
X17 — SuperCab, 4x2, Styleside
F18 — Regular Cab, 4x4, Styleside
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X18 — SuperCab, 4x4, Styleside
W07 — Crew Cab, 4x2, Flareside
W08 — Crew Cab, 4x4, Flareside
Engine Code
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
2 — 4.2L, OHV, V6, Gas
W — 4.6L, SOHC, V8, Gas (Romeo)
L — 5.4L, SOHC, V8, Gas
M — 5.4L, SOHC, V8, Natural Gas
Z — 5.4L, Bi-Fuel, V8 (Natural Gas/Propane)
3 — 5.4L, SOHC, V8, Gas (Lightning)
Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit.
Model Year
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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
1 — 2001
Assembly Plant Code
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
C — Ontario Truck (Oakville, Ontario)
K — Kansas City (Claycomo, Missouri)
N — Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
M — Cuautitlan (Cuautitlan, Mexico)
Vehicle Serial Number
The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the
vehicle serial and warranty number.
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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
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).
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Canada (Typical)
Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 Domestic special order code
4 Wheelbase code
5 Brake type code
6 Interior trim code
7 Tape/paint stripe code
8 Radio code
9 Axle code
10 Transmission code
11 Spring code
12 Powertrain calibration information
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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Mexico (Typical)
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Incomplete Vehicle (Typical)
Exterior Paint
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Paint Codes
Exterior paint color codes may be listed as a two-part code. The first set of paint code characters
indicate the primary body color. The second set of paint code characters (if applicable), indicate a two-
tone body color or accent body color.
Primary Body Color
E4 — Vermilion, clear coat
B4 — Chestnut, clear coat
FL — Medium Toreador Red, clear coat
LL — Deep Wedgewood Blue, clear coat
R1 — Island Blue, clear coat
YN — Silver Metallic, clear coat
UA — Ebony, clear coat
YZ — Oxford White, clear coat
Y1 — Prime
AQ — Arizona Beige
PX — Dark Highland Green
ST — Estate Green (King Ranch)
KW — Charcoal Blue (King Ranch)
EP — Vermilion, Mexico build
GX — Toreador Red, Mexico build
RH — Medium Platinum, Mexico build
PK — Chesapeake Blue, Mexico build
PB — Jewel Green Metallic, Mexico build
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TX — Bright Silver, Mexico build
Y0 — Oxford White, Mexico build
B2 — Harvest Gold
SU — Amazon Green
Wheelbase
120 — 120-inch wheelbase, regular cab
139 — 139-inch wheelbase, regular cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab
157 — 157-inch wheelbase, SuperCab
Brake Type
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3 — Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4 — Rear-wheel anti-lock brake system (RABS)
Interior Trim
Interior trim codes are listed as a two-part code. The first character identifies the interior trim type. The
second character identifies the interior trim color.
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Interior Trim Type
A — Vinyl full bench split-back
C — Poly knit full bench
F — Cloth captains chairs
M — Cloth 40/60
E — Leather 40/60
H — Leather captains chairs
L — Cloth/leather (Lightning)
S — 60/40 split bench (Sport)
T — Captains chairs (Sport)
D — Leather captains chairs (Harley-Davidson edition)
K — Leather captains chairs (King Ranch)
Interior Color Code
T — Dark Graphite
2 — Medium Graphite
H — Medium Parchment
B — Black
Tape/Paint Stripe
A — Light Argent/Medium Platinum
B — Arizona Beige/Deep Sandlewood Metallic
Z — NASCAR tapestripes
O — Orange (Harley-Davidson edition)
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