"S" in VIN number

[HighPlainsDrifter]

I thought 4th number in VIN was a numeric for GVWR? I got an "S" Am I missing something?


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On order: 00 F350 4WD C/C SWB PSD 6spd
For sale: 93 F150 4WD S/C SWB 302 Auto

[stephen]

s = 6.8L V10

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STEPHEN 350 4X4 SILVER XLT TINTED WINDOWS AUTO BURLWOOD DASH FORD BED LINER BANKS AIR FILTER POWER/PKG COMP/TEMP MIRROR PINSTRIPED SPOT LIGHT LUND/VISER BFG 295`S Fisher plow my truck

[Troutly]

VIN position 4 being a "S" means you have a hydraulic brake system with a GVWR of 9001 to 10,000 lbs and a Second Generation Airbag.

VIN position 8 would need to be an "S" for it to be the 6.8L V-10.

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Troutly

2000 F-350 PSD 4x4 XLT CC SRW SWB Toreador Red with all the goodies pulling 2000 Formula 353 FASTech with HP500EFI's..aka "Crime Wave"

[HighPlainsDrifter]

Thanks, Troutly. By "hydraulic brake system" I assume for them to go out of their way to have special code, this must be how our front and rear ABS that we ordered (optional on F350 SRW) is designated.

stephen--Thanks for the scare. Blood drained right out of me when I thought for a second we were getting the V10!

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On order: 00 F350 4WD C/C SWB PSD 6spd
For sale: 93 F150 4WD S/C SWB 302 Auto

[Troutly]

Actually, all the Ford Light Truck VIN position 4 designators specify Hydraulic for Brake Type so I know they are not talking specifically ABS. GM and Dodge show the same. But, in the car lines, there is no mention made of the Brake Type in the VIN build.

[Panache]

Once you get to a 650 you can get air brakes.

[HighPlainsDrifter]

Panache--Oh yeah, that would go over REAL well w/ the little lady.

"You know, honey, I was thinking: We need something with a little more payload than the F350...say, an F650?"

The dogs look pretty cozy out there, but I don't think I'd be all that comfortable in the dog house!

Thanks for the replies. Have a good one!

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On order: 00 F350 4WD C/C SWB PSD 6spd
For sale: 93 F150 4WD S/C SWB 302 Auto