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Engine/VIN Identification

ENGINE/VIN IDENTIFICATION

MODEL ENGINE ENGINE ID (1) FUEL SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM
"E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) 4.2L 2 SFI DIS (2)
"E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) 4.6L 6 SFI DIS (2)
"E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) 5.4L L SFI DIS (2)
"E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) 5.4L CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) M SFI DIS (2)
"E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) 6.8L S SFI DIS (2)
"E" Series RWD Van (E150/250/350) 7.3L F Turbo Diesel DIS (2)
Expedition 4.6L W Or 6 SFI DIS (2)
Expedition 5.4L L SFI DIS (2)
Explorer 4.0L (OHV) X SFI DIS (2)
Explorer 4.0L (OHC) E SFI DIS (2)
Explorer 5.0L P SFI DIS (2)
"F" Series Pickup (F150/250 Light Duty) 4.2L 2 SFI DIS (2)
"F" Series Pickup (F150/250 Light Duty) 4.6L W Or 6 SFI DIS (2)
"F" Series Pickup (F150/250 Light Duty) 5.4L L SFI DIS (2)
"F" Series Pickup (F150/250 Light Duty) 5.4L CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) M SFI DIS (2)
Mountaineer 4.0L (OHC) E SFI DIS (2)
Mountaineer 5.0L P SFI DIS (2)
Navigator 5.4L L SFI DIS (2)
Ranger 2.5L C SFI DIS (2)
Ranger 3.0L U SFI DIS (2)
Ranger 4.0L (OHV) X SFI DIS (2)
Villager 3.0L W SFI Distributor
Windstar 3.0L V SFI DIS (1)
Windstar 3.8L 4 SFI DIS (2)
(1) Engine may be identified by 8th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) stamped on metal tag, attached to driver's side top corner of instrument panel.
(2) This system may also be referred to as distributorless or integrated ignition.