All ground straps are important.

 

They are not bad at it, they do it for a reason. it is precisely useful for referencing part numbers. The engineering number lets you know all revisions of the assembly line part that may not always be evident in the spare part / over the counter replacement. Ford has done it since forever, I’ve never had an issue with it. The local Ford parts counter man uses your VIN and engineering number to ensure you get the correct service part.