Econoline Identification

Here is the Warranty plate data from a specific Ford Econoline

3-window pickup,

Notes:

Year - Model Name:		1966 E100
Warranty Number:		E10FH808138
Series Code (1st - 3rd digits):	E10	Ford Econoline - pickup
Engine (4th digit):	F	170 cui I6
Assembly Plant (5th digit):	H	Lorain, Ohio
Year/month built:		January 1966
Wheelbase (front to rear axle distance):	090	90"
Color:	W	Marlin Blue (Medium Blue) 1742
Model:	E100	Pickup 3,800 lbs. GVW, 1/2-ton payload
Interior Soft Trim (first digit of Body):	2	Medium blue crush vinyl and medium blue match stick pattern vinyl
Body Style (last digits in Body):	87	Pickup 87A or 87B
Transmission:	C	Ford 3-speed manual, model 3.03 HEF Gears: 1st=3.41, 2nd=1.86, 3rd=1.00, R=3.51
Rear Axle:	01	WCC-M, 7-1/4" gear 3.50:1 ratio, 2300 lbs. rating
MAX G.V.W. LBS:	3800	3,800 pounds - gross vehicle weight. 1/2-ton (1,000 lbs.) payload capacity
CERT. NET H.P. (Horsepower) R.P.M:	089 3800	89 H.P. @ 3,800 R.P.M.
Regional Sales District:	81	Ford of Canada
Special Order:		not a special order (or missing data)

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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