2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Service & Repair Manual

Identification Codes Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location 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 is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, an authorized dealer must contact their respective regional office. SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2008 F-Super Duty 250-550 Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 05/06/2008 28.11. 2014 file:///C:/TSO-2008/tsocache/SHEF- _13340/S8O~us~en~...

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code. 1FD — Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle 1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Item Description 1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI) 2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code 3 Vehicle line, series and body-type code 4 Engine-type code 5 Government-assigned, computer-generated check digit 6 Model year code 7 Assembly plant code 8 Production sequence number 28.11. 2014 file:///C:/TSO-2008/tsocache/SHEF- _13340/S8O~us~en~...

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes). 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 Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type. F20 — F-250, Regular Cab, rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheels F21 — F-250, Regular Cab, four wheel drive (4WD), single rear wheels F30 — F-350, Regular Cab, RWD, single rear wheels F31 — F-350, Regular Cab, 4WD, single rear wheels F32 — F-350, Regular Cab, RWD, dual rear wheels F33 — F-350, Regular Cab, 4WD, dual rear wheels F34 — F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, single rear wheels F35 — F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, single rear wheels F36 — F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels F37 — F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels 28.11. 2014 file:///C:/TSO-2008/tsocache/SHEF- _13340/S8O~us~en~...

F46 — F-450, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels F47 — F-450, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels F56 — F-550, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels F57 — F-550, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels W20 — F-250, Crew Cab, RWD, single rear wheels W21 — F-250, Crew Cab, 4WD, single rear wheels W30 — F-350, Crew Cab, RWD, single rear wheels W31 — F-350, Crew Cab, 4WD, single rear wheels W32 — F-350, Crew Cab, RWD, dual rear wheels W33 — F-350, Crew Cab, 4WD, dual rear wheels W34 — F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, single rear wheels W35 — F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, single rear wheels W36 — F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels W37 — F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels W42 — F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels W43 — F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels W46 — F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels W47 — F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels W56 — F-550, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels W57 — F-550, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels X20 — F-250, SuperCab, RWD, single rear wheels X21 — F-250, SuperCab, 4WD, single rear wheels X30 — F-350, SuperCab, RWD, single rear wheels X31 — F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, single rear wheels X32 — F-350, SuperCab, RWD, dual rear wheels X33 — F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, dual rear wheels X34 — F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), RWD, single rear wheels X35 — F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, single rear wheels X36 — F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels X37 — F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels X46 — F-450, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels X47 — F-450, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels X56 — F-550, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels X57 — F-550, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels Engine Code 28.11. 2014 file:///C:/TSO-2008/tsocache/SHEF- _13340/S8O~us~en~...

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders. 5 — 5.4L, Modular, 3V, SOHC, EFI, V8, gas L — 5.4L, Modular, SOHC, EFI, V8, gas (Mexico market) R — 6.4L, OHV, DI Turbo-Charged, V8, diesel S — 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, gas (Mexico market) Y — 6.8L, 3V, EFI, V10, gas Check Digit Code The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit. Model Year Code 28.11. 2014 file:///C:/TSO-2008/tsocache/SHEF- _13340/S8O~us~en~...

The tenth VIN position is the model year code. 8 — 2008 Assembly Plant Code The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. E — Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky — USA) M — Cautitlan Assembly (Cautitlan, Mexico) — Mexico market Sequential Build Code 28.11. 2014 file:///C:/TSO-2008/tsocache/SHEF- _13340/S8O~us~en~...

The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. This serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and vehicle frame. A00001-F99999 — Ford Division Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Location 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). If a vehicle requires replacement of the VC label and is 4 years old or less, an authorized dealer must submit the VIN to their respective regional office. The regional office will submit a web form to the assembly plant for the replacement label. Once the label has been printed, a representative from the regional office will deliver the label to the dealer and witness installation on the vehicle. If a vehicle is more than 4 years old and requires a replacement label, the dealer must submit a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles. 28.11. 2014 file:///C:/TSO-2008/tsocache/SHEF- _13340/S8O~us~en~...

Paint Code Item Description 1 Exterior paint code 2 Region code 3 Domestic special order code 4 Wheelbase code 5 Interior trim code 6 Tape/paint pinstripe code 7 Radio code 8 Axle code 9 Transmission code 10 Spring code 11 Powertrain calibration information 28.11. 2014 file:///C:/TSO-2008/tsocache/SHEF- _13340/S8O~us~en~...

Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters listed indicate the vehicle primary body color code. The second set of characters listed (if applicable) indicate a 2-tone or accent body color code. Primary Body Color CX — Dark Shadow Gray (clear coat) DX — Dark Blue Pearl (waterborne) clear coat E4 — Vermilion Red (clear coat) F1 — Vermilion Red (waterborne) clear coat FL — Medium Toreador Red (clear coat) G3 — Pueblo Gold (waterborne) clear coat GG — Forest Green (waterborne) clear coat HR — Vintage Copper (waterborne) clear coat L2 — True Blue (clear coat) P5 — Aspen Green (clear coat) T5 — Dark Copper (waterborne) clear coat T7 — Charcoal Beige (waterborne) clear coat UA — Ebony (clear coat) UD — Ebony (waterborne) clear coat YN — Silver Metallic (clear coat) YZ — Oxford White (clear coat) Z1 — Oxford White (waterborne) clear coat 28.11. 2014 file:///C:/TSO-2008/tsocache/SHEF- _13340/S8O~us~en~...

Z3 — Silver Metallic (waterborne) clear coat 2-Tone Color CX — Dark Shadow Gray G3 — Pueblo Gold HR — Vintage Copper UD — Ebony (waterborne) clear coat Z3 — Silver Metallic (waterborne) clear coat Wheelbase 137 — 137 inch (3,480 mm) wheelbase 141 — 141 inch (3,581 mm) wheelbase 142 — 142 inch (3,607 mm) wheelbase 156 — 156 inch (3,962 mm) wheelbase 158 — 158 inch (4,013 mm) wheelbase 162 — 162 inch (4,115 mm) wheelbase 165 — 165 inch (4,191 mm) wheelbase 172 — 172 inch (4,369 mm) wheelbase 176 — 176 inch (4,470 mm) wheelbase 189 — 189 inch (4,795 mm) wheelbase 28.11. 2014 file:///C:/TSO-2008/tsocache/SHEF- _13340/S8O~us~en~...

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Service & Repair Manual

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