Econoline Identification

Here is the Warranty plate data from a specific Ford Econoline

Notes:

Year - Model Name:		1966 E100
Warranty Number:		E10AH879159
Series Code (1st - 3rd digits):	E10	Ford Econoline - pickup
Engine (4th digit):	A	240 cui I6
Assembly Plant (5th digit):	H	Lorain, Ohio
Year/month built:		June 1966
Wheelbase (front to rear axle distance):	90	90"
Color:	H	Sahara Beige (Light Beige) 1912
Model:	E102	Pickup (H.D.) (except state of Pa.) 4,930 lbs. GVW, 1-ton payload
Interior Soft Trim (first digit of Body):	4	Medium beige crush vinyl and medium beige match stick pattern vinyl
Body Style (last digits in Body):	87	Pickup 87A or 87B
Transmission:	8	unknown
Rear Axle:	A7	WDF-M, 8-3/4" gear (9" axle) 3.00:1 ratio, 3050 lbs. rating, Equalock - limited slip
MAX G.V.W. LBS:	4930	4,930 pounds - gross vehicle weight. 1-ton (2,000 lbs.) payload capacity
CERT. NET H.P. (Horsepower) R.P.M:	129 4000	129 H.P. @ 4,000 R.P.M.
Regional Sales District:	A1	Ford of Canada - Central (Ford)
Special Order:	6317	This vehicle was special ordered. If the paint code is blank, it might have been a special paint color.

NOTES: The following may or may not apply to this particular vehicle.

Panel Van = no side cargo doors, no side windows
Standard Pickup = has 3 or 5 windows (not counting the windshield)
Custom/Deluxe Pickup = has 5 windows
Falcon Deluxe/Custom = has side trim
Super = Extended length
exc. = Excluding
pre-ballast = In mid-January 1961, Ford started installing a ballast (weight) above the gas tank. The GVW is different for Econolines without the ballast.
(H.D.) = Heavy Duty - thicker steel frame, extra leaves in springs, heavy-duty rear axle, heavier payload capacity

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