Axle Code
#1
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Axle Code
Anyone know what the axle code "143" translates to? That's what is on my door tag. I've seen 2 digit codes, but not 3 digit. It was made in Canada. I'm thinking it's a 3.42.
Also, when did they stop using the 9" rear? I thought they stopped in the early 80's, but my '86 has one.
Also, when did they stop using the 9" rear? I thought they stopped in the early 80's, but my '86 has one.
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Well that's quite interesting. Even the VIN decoders are having issues with your plate. I can't find anything for the trans code or axle code. Here's how the VIN decodes...
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/TORONTO/VIN/ford.html
2FT = Ford Motor Company of Canada Ford Truck completed
D = 5,000-6000 lb
F15 = F-series, 150, 4x4/AWD
N = V8 5.0L
6 = Check digit
G = Model year 1986
C = Oakville, Ontario
B = Ford division
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/TORONTO/VIN/ford.html
2FT = Ford Motor Company of Canada Ford Truck completed
D = 5,000-6000 lb
F15 = F-series, 150, 4x4/AWD
N = V8 5.0L
6 = Check digit
G = Model year 1986
C = Oakville, Ontario
B = Ford division
Last edited by Braggs; 09-26-2016 at 03:22 PM.
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Interesting. I've got a 2WD, the trans is a 4-speed OD manual. I'll have to crawl under the truck this week and see if the axle tag is on the pumpkin.
Last edited by Ejohnson; 09-26-2016 at 05:51 PM.
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I think I found it. The 14 is a 3.00 ratio, non-locking diff. The 3 is a code for power steering delete. I looked on the original purchase receipt, and one line has a $299.95 charge for R/P P/S, which I'm guessing is dealer installed power steering.
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We don't have different codes in Canada, in my experience they're the same. This is very interesting - hadn't seen that before.
The 14 would be a 3.00 to 1 ratio but I have never heard of having a number after the code - and that it would be related to a steering option.
Learned something. Thanks for posting your results. Might save me from scratching my head someday.
The 14 would be a 3.00 to 1 ratio but I have never heard of having a number after the code - and that it would be related to a steering option.
Learned something. Thanks for posting your results. Might save me from scratching my head someday.