Here is the Warranty plate data from a specific Ford Econoline
| WARRANTY NUMBER | |||||||
| W.B. | COLOR | MODEL | BODY | TRANS | AXLE | ||
|
09 | M100 | 3 | 3.7 | |
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| MAX G.V.W. LBS | CERT. NET H.P. | R.P.M. | D.S.O. | ||||
| 5000 | |||||||
5-window pickup,
Notes: 1960 mercury truck serial number - 5991010wk-17451
| Year - Model Name: | unknown E100 | |
| Warranty Number: | ||
| Series Code (1st - 3rd digits): | unknown unknown without year info | |
| Engine (4th digit): | unknown | |
| Assembly Plant (5th digit): | This should be an "H" since all Econolines were built in the same factory | |
| Year/month built: | incorrect serial number | |
| Wheelbase (front to rear axle distance): | missing data | |
| Color: | 09 | |
| Model: | M100 | Mercury van or pickup |
| Interior Soft Trim (first digit of Body): | not indicated in 1961 | |
| Body Style (last digits in Body): | ||
| Transmission: | 3 | unknown |
| Rear Axle: | 3. | unknown |
| MAX G.V.W. LBS: | 5000 | 5,000 pounds - gross vehicle weight. 1-ton (2,000 lbs.) payload capacity |
| CERT. NET H.P. (Horsepower) R.P.M: | missing data (not included on Falcon models) | |
| Regional Sales District: | not indicated in 1961 to mid-1962 | |
| Special Order: | not a special order (or missing data) | |
NOTES: The following may or may not apply to this particular vehicle.
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