Canadian Econoline Identification

The Canadian-assembled Econolines had a different data plate from those assembled in the U.S.A. Right now we have only data from 1965. We have made some assumptions about the 1961 to 1964 Econolines.

Here is the Warranty plate data from a specific Canadian Ford Econoline

143057A--5901190L

1WW

4.00

SERIAL NO.

TRIM

PAINT

AXLE RATIO

M-11

4,350

SERIES

W.B.

MAX G.V.W. LB.

ENGINE

TRANS

SPECIAL ORDER NO.

3.L/D

5-window pickup,

Notes:

Model Year - Model Name:

1963 E100

Assembly Plant:

Oakville, Ontario

Warranty Number:

143057A--5901190L

Make (1st digit):

Mercury 6-cylinder

Body Type (2nd & 3rd digits):

Pickup 87A or 87B

Series Code (4th & 5th digits):

E100 Econoline

Wheelbase (W.B.) (6th & 7th digits):

90" wheelbase

Drive (8th/9th digit):

Left-hand drive

Numerical Sequence of Assembly:

143057

Assembled in July 1963

Gross Weight Range:

0 to 6,000 pounds

Interior Trim:

standard interior

Paint
(1st letter is bottom color, 2nd letter is top color):

1WW
W
W

single color
top color: Corinthian White 1238 &
bottom color: Corinthian White 1238

Axle Ratio:

4.00

4.00:
Light-duty 7-1/4" axle

Make:

Mercury

Series:

M-11

Econoline

Wheelbase (W.B.):

90" wheelbase

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
(MAX. G.V.W. LB.):

4,350

4,350 pounds
3/4-ton payload

Engine:

Q
Z

assembled in 1963
170 c.u.i., 6 cyl, gasoline-powered

Transmission:

3.L/D

3-speed light-duty, model 2.93

Special Order Number:

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

Right now we have only data from 1965. We have made some assumptions about 1961 to 1964 Econolines.

In 1965, all Econolines had a Ford dataplate.

The Canadian model year was based on the calendar year, rather than the USA model year that begins in August. Thus features for a USA model year might be available in a different Canadian year.

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-1961 Ford started installing a ballast above the gas tank. The GVWR 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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