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Decoding Your V.I.N. Tag - 1969 |
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The first
three digits
identify
the model in the series:
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Series |
Code |
.gif) F-100
2WD |
F10 |
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F-100
4WD |
F11 |
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F-250
2WD |
F25 |
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F-250
4WD |
F26 |
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F-350
2WD |
F35 |
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The fourth
digit identifies
the engine:
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The fifth
digit identifies the assembly plant:
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Assembly Plant |
Code |
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Ontario,
CAN |
C |
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Dallas,
TX |
D |
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Mawah,
NJ |
E |
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Lorain,
OH |
H |
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Kansas
City |
K |
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Michigan
Truck |
L |
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Norfolk,
VA |
N |
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Twin
Cities, MN |
P |
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San
Jose, CA |
R |
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Allen
Park, MI (Pilot plant) |
S |
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Louisville,
KY |
U |
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The remaining
six digits are the consecutive unit numbers:
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Sep.
1968 - |
D96,000 thru E09,999 |
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Oct.
1968 - |
E10,000 thru E23,999 |
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Nov.
1968 - |
E24,000 thru E37,999 |
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Dec.
1968 - |
E38,000 thru E51,999 |
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Jan.
1969 - |
E52,000 thru E65,999 |
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Feb.
1969 - |
E66,000 thru E79,999 |
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Mar.
1969 - |
E80,000 thru E93,999 |
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Apr.
1969 - |
E94,000 thru F07,999 |
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May
1969 - |
F08,000 thru F21,999 |
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Jun.
1969 - |
F22,000 thru F35,999 |
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Jul.
1969 - |
F36,000 thru F49,999 |
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Aug.
1969 - |
F50,000 thru F63,999 |
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CLICK HERE to view actual
production figures. |
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NOTE 1:
The consecutive numbers for trucks were assigned just like Ford cars
in the period, IE each assembly plant started with the same sequential
number. Thus, the first truck in Kansas City production in 1969 would
be assigned D96,000, as the first truck assigned to San Jose would
also be D96,000. The unique serial number identifier would be the
plant code.
NOTE
2:
While researching these VIN pages, there have been many conflicting
sets of numbers discovered. The numbers listed above are those listed
in the 'Catalog of Ford Truck ID Numbers 1946-1972' and supported by
the 1969 Ford factory repair manual. However, the Oct. 1972 issue of
Ford's technical bulletin 'Shop Tips' lists the consecutive numbers
for 1969 as D82,000 thru G29,999 and the 1975 Final Edition Ford Master Parts
Catalog shows D82,001 thru G30,000. In addition, reportedly the figures
in the shop manuals are off some because they were printed at the
beginning of the production year run. I've also heard from several
truck owners who report higher unit numbers than either set listed
here. For example, I've received several e-mails from '69 truck owners with
larger consecutive unit numbers, one with 'F91709', another one
with 'F94511', and another with 'F95994'...so the research will continue. Stay tuned! |
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The Model code indicates the model type and the
gross vehicle weight in lbs.: |
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Model |
GVW |
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F-100 |
5,000 |
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F101 |
4,200 |
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F-102
(1) |
5,000 |
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F-103 |
4,500 |
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F-104 |
4,800 |
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F-110
(4x4) |
5,600 |
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F-111
(4x4) |
5,000 |
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F-112
(4x4)(1) |
5,600 |
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F-113 (4x4) |
4,600 |
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F-250 |
7,500 |
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F-252
(1) |
7,500 |
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F-253 |
6,100 |
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F-254 |
6,900 |
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Model |
GVW |
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F-255
(1) |
6,100 |
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F-256
(1) |
6,900 |
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F-260
(4x4) |
6,800 |
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F-262
(4x4) |
7,700 |
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F-263
(4x4) |
6,300 |
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F-264
(4x4)(1) |
7,700 |
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F-350 |
8,000 |
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F-351 |
10,000 |
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F-352
(1) |
8,000 |
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F-353 |
6,600 |
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F-354 |
8,300 |
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F-355 |
9,000 |
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(1)
- Reference Pennsylvania registration data |
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The Body
code: The first one or two digits identifies the interior trim and the
last two digits indicates the type of cab.
NOTE: Information about back-of -cab equipment (pickup box,
flatbed, racks) was not included on '67-'69 VIN tags. |
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SOURCES:
(1) 1964-1972 Ford Truck Master Parts
Catalog - 1975 Final Issue
(2) 1969 Ford Truck Parts Catalog
(FD7753-69) |
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Code |
Series and
Body Type |
Trim Scheme
Description |
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| A |
F100/F250 |
Dark blue Corinthian vinyl and dark blue
Shetland check cloth |
(1) |
| B |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Light blue Corinthian vinyl and light blue
lariat pattern vinyl |
(1) |
| B |
F100/600 Custom Cab |
Light blue Corinthian vinyl and light blue
lariat woven plastic |
(1, 2) |
| BB |
F100/750 Custom Cab |
Black all vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| B4 |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Light blue Corinthian vinyl and light blue
lariat pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| C |
F100/600 Custom Cab |
Pastel parchment Corinthian vinyl and light
parchment lariat woven plastic |
(1, 2) |
| CB |
F100/750 Custom Cab |
Black all vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| C4 |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Pastel parchment Corinthian vinyl and pastel
parchment Kiwi pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| D |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and charcoal
black kiwi pattern vinyl |
(1) |
| D |
F100/600 Custom Cab |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and charcoal
black lariat woven plastic |
(1, 2) |
| DB |
F100/750 Custom Cab |
Black all vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| D4 |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and charcoal
black kiwi pattern vinyl |
(2) |
| E |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Dark red Corinthian vinyl and dark red kiwi
pattern vinyl |
(1) |
| F100/600 Custom Cab |
Red Corinthian vinyl and red lariat woven
plastic |
(1) |
| EB |
F100/750 Custom Cab |
Black all vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| E4 |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Dark red Corinthian vinyl and dark red
pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| F |
F100/250 |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and black and
yellow manston pattern cloth |
(1) |
| G |
F100/250 |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and black and
white manston pattern cloth |
(1) |
| H |
F100/250 |
Dark red Corinthian vinyl and dark red
shetland check cloth |
(1) |
| K |
F100/250 Custom Cab |
Dark blue Corinthian vinyl and dark blue
granada pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| K4 |
F100/250 Custom Cab
Bucket seats |
Light blue Corinthian vinyl and light blue
kiwi pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| L |
F100/250 Custom Cab |
Pastel parchment Corinthian vinyl and light
parchment granada pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| L4 |
F100/250 Custom Cab |
Pastel parchment Corinthian vinyl and pastel
parchment kiwi pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| M |
F100/250 Custom Cab |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and charcoal
black granada pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| M4 |
F100/250 Custom Cab
Bucket seats |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and charcoal
black kiwi pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| N |
F100/250 Custom Cab |
Dark red Corinthian vinyl and red granada
pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| N4 |
F100/250 Custom Cab
Bucket seats |
Dark red Corinthian vinyl and dark red kiwi
pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| O |
F100/250 |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and black and
yellow manston pattern cloth |
(1) |
| P |
F100/250 |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and black and
white manston pattern cloth |
(1) |
| Q |
F100/250 |
Dark red Corinthian vinyl and dark red
shetland check cloth |
(1) |
| R |
F100/250 |
Dark blue Corinthian vinyl and dark blue
shetland check cloth |
(1) |
| 1 |
F100/250 |
Dark blue Corinthian vinyl and dark blue
shetland check cloth |
(1) |
| 2 |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Light blue Corinthian vinyl and light blue
woven thong repeat vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| 2B, 2C |
F100/600 Custom Cab |
Black all vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| 3 |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Pastel parchment Corinthian vinyl and pastel
parchment woven thong repeat vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| 3B, 3C |
F100/600 Custom Cab |
Black all vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| 4 |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and charcoal
black woven thong repeat vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| 4B, 4C |
F100/600 Custom Cab |
Black all vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| 5 |
F100/350 Custom Cab |
Red Corinthian vinyl and red woven thong
repeat vinyl |
(1) |
| F100/350 Custom Cab |
Red crush vinyl and red ladder pattern vinyl |
(2) |
| 5B, 5C |
F100/600 Custom Cab |
Black all vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| 6 |
F100/250 |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and black and
yellow manston pattern cloth |
(1)
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| 7 |
F100/250 |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and black and
white manston pattern cloth |
(1) |
| 8 |
F100/250 |
Dark red Corinthian vinyl and dark red
shetland check cloth |
(1) |
| 23 |
F100/600 Standard Cab |
Light blue Corinthian vinyl and light blue
lariat woven plastic |
(1, 2) |
| 24 |
F100/350 Standard Cab |
Light blue Corinthian vinyl and light blue
kiwi pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| 33 |
F100/600 Standard Cab |
Pastel parchment Corinthian vinyl and pastel
parchment lariat woven plastic |
(1) |
| F100/600 Standard Cab |
Medium beige crush vinyl and medium beige
leeds pattern woven plastic |
(2) |
| 34 |
F100/350 Standard Cab |
Pastel parchment Corinthian vinyl and pastel
parchment kiwi pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| 43 |
F100/750 Standard Cab |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl and charcoal
black lariat woven plastic |
(1, 2) |
| 44 |
F100/350 Standard Cab |
Charcoal black Corinthian vinyl with charcoal
black kiwi pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
| 53 |
F100/600 Standard Cab |
Red Corinthian vinyl and red lariat woven
plastic |
(1, 2) |
| 54 |
F100/350 Standard Cab |
Dark red Corinthian vinyl and dark red kiwi
pattern vinyl |
(1, 2) |
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The Transmission code indicates the transmission installed on the vehicle: |
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The Rear Axle
code indicates
the ratio of the rear axle installed in the vehicle
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The MAX. G.V.W. LBS. code indicates the maximum gross
vehicle weight in pounds |
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The CERT. NET. H.P. code indicates the certified net
horsepower at specified rpm. |
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1969 Ford Truck Engine
Specifications |
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Engine Code |
No. Cyl. |
CID |
Horsepower |
Comp. Ratio |
Carb |
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A |
6 |
240 |
150 |
9.2:1 |
1-bbl |
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B |
6 |
300 |
165 |
8.8:1 |
1-bbl |
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Y |
8 |
360 |
215 |
8.4:1 |
2-bbl |
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H |
8 |
390 |
255 |
8.6:1 |
2-bbl |
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NOTE: The 302 was a
mid-year addition in 1969. |
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Sources: |
- Standard Catalog of Ford Trucks 1905-2002 |
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- Cars & Parts Magazine's Ford Truck ID Numbers 1946-1972 |
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- 1965-1972 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog -
1975 Final Edition |
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