1997 Ford E-Series (Econoline) OEM Service & Repair Manual

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Identification Codes Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal plate riveted to the instrument panel, where it can be read through the windshield on the driver side. The VIN is repeated on the vehicle certification (VC) label. VIN Information Vehicle-specific VIN code information is provided in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Code Reference in the Description and Operation portion of this section. Section 100-01: Identification Codes 1997 Econoline Workshop Manual Item Part Number Description 1 — Manufacturer, Vehicle Make and Vehicle Type Code 2 — Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Brake System Code 3 — Model, Series, Chassis and Cab or Body Type Code 4 — Engine Code 5 — VIN Check Digit Code 6 — Model Year Code 7 — Assembly Plant Code 8 — Build Sequence Code (Also the Serial and Warranty Number) 12.03.2013 file:///C:/TSO%201996/tsocache/SHEF- _2084/SVM~us~en~file=SVM01001.HT...

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), wheel and tire data, and additional information codes. The VC label is attached to the driver side door or door lock pillar. VC Label Examples VC Label Information 12.03.2013 file:///C:/TSO%201996/tsocache/SHEF- _2084/SVM~us~en~file=SVM01001.HT...

Item Part Number Description 1 — Name of Manufacturer 2 — Date of Manufacture 3 — Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) in Pounds (LB) and Kilograms (KG) 4 — Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating in Pounds (LB) and Kilograms (KG) 5 — Rear Tire Size 6 — Rear Wheel Rim Size 7 — Rear Tire Cold PSI 8 — Vehicle Type 9 — Region/Special Order Codes 10 — Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity in Pounds 11 — Total Accessory Reserve Capacity in Pounds 12 — Suspension Identification: (1) Auxiliary/Optional Usage — Front, (2) Front Spring, (3) Auxiliary/Optional Usage — Rear, (4) Rear Spring 13 — Transmission 14 — Rear Axle 15 — Radio Codes 16 — External Body Tape Stripe 17 — Interior Trim, Seat and Body/Cab Type 18 — Model/Brake Type 19 — Wheelbase in Inches 20 — Exterior Paint (Two Entries Means Two-Tone) 21 — Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 22 — Front Tire Cold PSI 12.03.2013 file:///C:/TSO%201996/tsocache/SHEF- _2084/SVM~us~en~file=SVM01001.HT...

Vehicle-specific VC label code information is provided in Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Code Reference in the Description and Operation portion of this section. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Code Reference The first two vehicle identification number (VIN) position codes indicate the manufacturer: 1F — Ford Motor Company, USA 2F — Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. 3F — Ford Motor Company of Mexico The third VIN position code is for the vehicle type: B — bus C — basic (stripped) chassis D — incomplete vehicle (IV) F — motor vehicle equipment without engine/powertrain (glider) M — completed vehicle T — truck — complete vehicle 23 — Front Wheel Rim Size 24 — Front Tire Size 25 — Front Gross Axle Weight Rating in Pounds (LB) and Kilograms (KG) 12.03.2013 file:///C:/TSO%201996/tsocache/SHEF- _2084/SVM~us~en~file=SVM01001.HT...

The fourth VIN position is for the brake system and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) class. All brake systems are hydraulic. The codes are: A — less than 3,000 pounds B — 3,001-4,000 pounds C — 4,001-5,000 pounds D — 5,001-6,000 pounds E — 6,001-7,000 pounds F — 7,001-8,000 pounds G — 8,001-8,500 pounds H — 8,501-9,000 pounds J — 9,001-10,000 pounds K — 10,001-14,000 pounds L — 14,001-16,000 pounds M — 16,001-19,500 pounds The fifth, sixth, and seventh VIN positions are the codes for the model or line, series, chassis and cab or body type. 12.03.2013 file:///C:/TSO%201996/tsocache/SHEF- _2084/SVM~us~en~file=SVM01001.HT...

A. The (1) body type codes are: E — Club Wagon S — Super Van B. The (2) series type codes are: 11 — E150 Club Wagon 14 — E150 Cargo Van 24 — E250 Cargo Van — regular or super 27 — E250 Commercial Cutaway E29 — E250 Commercial Basic (Stripped) Chassis 30 — E350 RV Cutaway 31 — E350 Heavy Duty Club Wagon 34 — E350 Cargo Van — regular or super 37 — E350 Commercial Cutaway E39 — E350 Commercial Basic (Stripped) Chassis 40 — E-Super Duty RV Cutaway 47 — E-Super Duty Commercial Chassis The eighth VIN position is for the engine displacement and number of cylinders. The codes are: 6 — 4.6L V-8 gasoline, Ford L — 5.4L V-8 gasoline, Ford S — 6.8L V-10 gasoline, Ford 2 — 4.2L V-6 gasoline, Ford F — 7.3L (444 cu. in.) V-8 diesel, Navistar 12.03.2013 file:///C:/TSO%201996/tsocache/SHEF- _2084/SVM~us~en~file=SVM01001.HT...

The ninth VIN position is a check digit. The check digit for the 1997 model year is 5. The tenth VIN position is the code for the model year. The codes are: V — 1997 W — 1998 X — 1999 Y — 2000 1 — 2001 2 — 2002 12.03.2013 file:///C:/TSO%201996/tsocache/SHEF- _2084/SVM~us~en~file=SVM01001.HT...

The eleventh VIN position is the code for the assembly plant. The codes are: B — Oakville; Oakville, Ontario C — Ontario Truck; Oakville, Ontario D — Ohio; Avon Lake, Ohio E — Kentucky Truck; Jefferson, Kentucky H — Lorain; Lorain, Ohio J — Immsa; Monterrey, Mexico K — Kansas City; Claycomo, Missouri L — Michigan Truck; Wayne, Michigan N — Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia P — Twin Cities; St. Paul, Minnesota T — Edison; Edison, New Jersey U — Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky V — Kentucky Truck; Jefferson, Kentucky Z — St. Louis; Hazelwood, Missouri The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the build sequence. This is also the serial and 12.03.2013 file:///C:/TSO%201996/tsocache/SHEF- _2084/SVM~us~en~file=SVM01001.HT...

warranty number. The first vehicle built would be A00001 and the next would be A00002. After A99999, the next number would be B00001. Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Code Reference NOTE: Two codes indicate two-tone paint. NOTE: The code CC indicates clear coat over color paint. The exterior paint color codes are: DZ — Light Saddle CC LD — Medium Wedgewood CC FL — Toreador Red CC JS — Thistle SH — Medium Willow Metallic CC XC — Light Portofino CC UA — Black CC YN — Silver Metallic CC ZM — Colonial White Solid CC YO — Oxford White 12.03.2013 file:///C:/TSO%201996/tsocache/SHEF- _2084/SVM~us~en~file=SVM01001.HT...

The region and special order codes are as follows. The (1) region codes for Ford Motor Company, United States are: 11 — Boston 13 — New York 16 — Philadelphia 21 — Atlanta 23 — Memphis 24 — Orlando 27 — Washington 41 — Chicago 44 — Pittsburgh 47 — Cincinnati 48 — Detroit 52 — Dallas 53 — Kansas City 56 — Denver 58 — Twin Cities 71 — Los Angeles 72 — San Francisco 74 — Seattle 83 — Government 84 — Home Office Reserve (HOR) 85 — American Red Cross 86 — Recreation Vehicle Pool 87 — Body Company 89 — Transportation Services 9A — Export The region codes for Ford of Canada regions are: A1 — Mercury Central A2 — Mercury Eastern A3 — Mercury Atlantic A4 — Mercury Midwestern 12.03.2013 file:///C:/TSO%201996/tsocache/SHEF- _2084/SVM~us~en~file=SVM01001.HT...

1997 Ford E-Series (Econoline) OEM Service & Repair Manual

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