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

921190L--155693A

4.00.1

SERIAL NO.

TRIM

PAINT

AXLE RATIO

M-11

3,600

SERIES

W.B.

MAX G.V.W. LB.

ENGINE

TRANS

SPECIAL ORDER NO.

Notes:

Model Year - Model Name:

unknown E100

Assembly Plant:

Oakville, Ontario

Warranty Number:

921190L--155693A

Make (1st digit):

unknown

Body Type (2nd & 3rd digits):

unknown without year info

Series Code (4th & 5th digits):

This should be 11

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

This should be 90

Drive (8th/9th digit):

This should be L or R

Numerical Sequence of Assembly:

Assembled in unknown month and year

Gross Weight Range:

unknown - This should be an A

Interior Trim:

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

19
9
1

two-tone color
special order color

Axle Ratio:

4.00.1

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

Make:

Mercury

Series:

M-11

Econoline

Wheelbase (W.B.):

unknown without year info

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

3,600

3,600 pounds
1/2-ton payload

Engine:

R
Y

assembled in 1964
144 c.u.i., 6 cyl, gasoline-powered

Transmission:

unknown

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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