Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 639

Fig. 1: Identifying Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Example 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

The vehicle certification (VC) label is located in the driver door jamb. The first two digits of the axle code 
indicate the rear axle and the third digit refers to the front axle, if so equipped. 

Front Axle Identification Tag 

 

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Fig. 2: Identifying Front Axle Identification Tag 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Rear Axle Identification Tag

 

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Fig. 3: Identifying Rear Axle Identification Tag 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Axle Identification Tag Denoting Interchangeability Affected Internally

 

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Fig. 4: Identifying Axle Identification Tag Denoting Interchangeability Affected Internally 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: The axle identification tag is the official service identifier. Do not damage 

the tag. Always reinstall the tag after removing it for axle inspection/repair.

 

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