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 on the instrument panel top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is
also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
Vehicle Identification Number
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code.
1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
1FD — Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
1FC — Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis
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Item Description
1 World Manufacturer Identifier
2 Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
3 Vehicle Line, Series, Body Type
4 Engine Type
5 Check Digit
6 Model Year
7 Assembly Plant
8 Production Sequence Number
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1FF — Ford Motor Company, USA, motor vehicle equipment without engine/powertrain (Glider)
3FC — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, basic (stripped) chassis
3FE — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, incomplete vehicle
3FT — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, truck, completed vehicle
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVW code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
H — 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR
J — 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR
K — 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR
L — 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR
M — 16,001-19,501 pounds GVWR
N — 19,501-26,000 pounds GVWR
N — 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags
S — 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags
W — 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags
X — 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags
A — 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
F20 — F-250 Regular Cab, 4x2 (single rear wheels)
F21 — F-250 Regular Cab, 4x4 (single rear wheels)
X20 — F-250 SuperCab, 4x2 (single rear wheels)
X21 — F-250 SuperCab, 4x4 (single rear wheels)
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W20 — F-250 Crew Cab, 4x2 (single rear wheels)
W21 — F-250 Crew Cab, 4x4 (single rear wheels)
F30 — F-350 Regular Cab, 4x2 (single rear wheels)
F31 — F-350 Regular Cab, 4x4 (single rear wheels)
X30 — F-350 SuperCab, 4x2 (single rear wheels)
X31 — F-350 SuperCab, 4x4 (single rear wheels)
W30 — F-350 Crew Cab, 4x2 (single rear wheels)
W31 — F-350 Crew Cab, 4x4 (single rear wheels)
F32 — F-350 Regular Cab, 4x2 (dual rear wheels)
F33 — F-350 Regular Cab, 4x4 (dual rear wheels)
X32 — F-350 SuperCab, 4x2 (dual rear wheels)
X33 — F-350 SuperCab, 4x4 (dual rear wheels)
W32 — F-350 Crew Cab, 4x2 (dual rear wheels)
W33 — F-350 Crew Cab, 4x4 (dual rear wheels)
F34 — F-350 Chassis Cab (Regular Cab), 4x2 (single rear wheels)
F35 — F-350 Chassis Cab (Regular Cab), 4x4 (single rear wheels)
X34 — F-350 Chassis Cab (SuperCab), 4x2 (single rear wheels)
X35 — F-350 Chassis Cab (SuperCab), 4x4 (single rear wheels)
W34 — F-350 Chassis Cab (Crew Cab), 4x2 (single rear wheels)
W35 — F-350 Chassis Cab (Crew Cab), 4x4 (single rear wheels)
F36 — F-350 Chassis Cab (Regular Cab), 4x2 (dual rear wheels)
F37 — F-350 Chassis Cab (Regular Cab), 4x4 (dual rear wheels)
X36 — F-350 Chassis Cab (SuperCab), 4x2 (dual rear wheels)
X37 — F-350 Chassis Cab (SuperCab), 4x4 (dual rear wheels)
W36 — F-350 Chassis Cab (Crew Cab), 4x2 (dual rear wheels)
W37 — F-350 Chassis Cab (Crew Cab), 4x4 (dual rear wheels)
F46 — F-450 Chassis Cab (Regular Cab), 4x2 (dual rear wheels)
F47 — F-450 Chassis Cab (Regular Cab), 4x4 (dual rear wheels)
W46 — F-450 Chassis Cab (Crew Cab), 4x2 (dual rear wheels)
W47 — F-450 Chassis Cab (Crew Cab), 4x4 (dual rear wheels)
F56 — F-550 Chassis Cab (Regular Cab), 4x2 (dual rear wheels)
F57 — F-550 Chassis Cab (Regular Cab), 4x4 (dual rear wheels)
W56 — F-550 Chassis Cab (Crew Cab), 4x2 (dual rear wheels)
W57 — F-550 Chassis Cab (Crew Cab), 4x4 (dual rear wheels)
F53 — Recreational Stripped Chassis (Motorhome)
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The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
S — 6.8L SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas
F — 7.3L OHV, DI Turbo, V8, Diesel
2 — 4.2L OHV, EFI, V6, Gas
L — 5.4L, 2V, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
The ninth VIN position is a check digit.
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
X — 1999
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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
S — Allen Park (Allen Park, Michigan)
E — Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
J — IMMSA (Monterrey, Mexico)
M — Cuautitlan (Cuautitlan, Mexico)
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
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
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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 Wheel Base 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
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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Mexico (Typical)
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Incomplete Vehicle (Typical)
Paint Codes
Refer to the paint manufacturer code book for information.
Radio Codes
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7 — AM/FM stereo with clock
9 — AM/FM stereo cassette and clock
K — AM /FM stereo cassette with CD player
Y — Delete standard radio with clock
G — Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM stereo, all other components installed
R — Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM cassette, all other components installed
E — Install Unique Gulf Coast Country Radio
Axle Codes
The following lists the gear ratios on rear axles.
31 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
32 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
33 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
36 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
C1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
C2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
C3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
C6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-250, single rear wheels
41 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
42 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
43 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
46 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
D1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
D2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
D3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
D6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350, single rear wheels
61 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
62 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
63 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
66 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
F1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
F2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
F3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
F6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350, dual rear wheels
81 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
82 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
83 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
86 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
88 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
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E1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
E2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
EW — 4.10 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
E3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
E6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350, narrow frame, dual rear wheels
78 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
75 — 5.38 non-limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
G8 — 4.88 limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
G5 — 5.38 limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
GW — 4.10 limited slip, F-450, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
98 — 4.88 non-limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
95 — 5.38 non-limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
K8 — 4.88 limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
K5 — 5.38 limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
KW — 4.10 limited slip, F-550, Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels
75 — Dana 80, 11,000 pounds GVWR, F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis, Motorhome
95 — Dana 135, 13,500 pounds GVWR, F53 Recreational Stripped Chassis, Motorhome
Transmission Codes
B — Four-speed manual, T199, (Mexico)
W — Five-speed manual, heavy-duty overdrive (Dana ZF)
E — Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R100)
6 — Six-speed manual ZF (M6HD-6)
M — Five-speed manual overdrive Mazda (M5R2-C)
E — Automatic (4R100) Expedition/Navigator (5.4L engine), F53 Recreational Stripped
Chassis, Motorhome
Spring Codes
The following lists available spring codes.
Front Springs
Base part number — 5310 (RH/LH)
Rear Springs
Base part number — 5560
C — 5588, auxiliary rear spring
D — 5588, auxiliary rear spring
Interior Trim Codes
The following lists the interior trim and interior color codes.
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Interior Trim
V — Vinyl bench
K — Knitted vinyl bench
C — Cloth bench
F — Flight bench (Mexico only)
M — Full bench (Mexico only)
3 — Cloth 40/20/40
8 — Leather 40/20/40
2 — Cloth captains chairs
4 — Leather captains chairs
5 — Leather quad captains chairs
Interior Color Codes
X — Medium Prairie Tan
2 — Medium Graphite
D — Denim Blue
Tape Stripe Codes
S — Silver Metallic/Dark Violet/Bright Green (XLT)
V — Prairie Tan/Dark Violet/Burnt Orange (Lariat)
W — Cordovan (Super Crew Appearance Package)
X — Ebony/Dark Violet/Burnt Orange (Lariat)
D — Silver Metallic/Medium Platinum Metallic (XL and XLT)
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Description
1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty OEM Service & Repair Manual
The 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Service & Repair Manual is an essential guide for technicians and owners tasked with maintaining and repairing this durable workhorse. Covering all major systems—including the engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical—this manual provides step-by-step procedures and detailed diagrams to support both routine maintenance and complex repairs.
Each section of the manual delivers comprehensive troubleshooting information and repair instructions, ensuring precision whether you're handling simple tasks like fluid changes or tackling more advanced diagnostics and part replacements. It provides the technical clarity required to ensure repairs meet factory standards.
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