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Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x4Super Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4
(4)
Wheelbase3576 mm
(140.8 in)
4186 mm
(164.8 in)
4795 mm
(188.8 in)
5100 mm
(200.8 in)3576 mm
(140.8 in)
4186 mm
(164.8 in)
4795 mm
(188.8 in)
5100 mm
(200.8 in)4110 mm
(161.8 in)4475 mm
(176.2 in)
5085 (200.2
in)
(5) Overall
length5744 mm
(226.1 in)
a
6353 mm
(250.2 in)b
6964 mm
(274.2 in)c
7268 mm
(286.1 in)d
5744 mm
(226.1 in)a
6353 mm
(250.2 in)b
6964 mm
(274.2 in)c
7268 mm
(286.1 in)d
6278 mm
(247.2 in)6644 mm
(261.6 in)e
7254 mm
(285.6 in)f
a
3576 mm (140.8 in) wheel baseb4186 mm (164.8 in) wheel basec4795 mm (188.8) wheel based5100 mm (200.8 in) wheel basee4475 mm (176.2 in) wheel basef5085 mm (200.2 in) wheel base
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F550
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4
(1) Overall
height2076 mm
(81.7 in)
a
2068 mm
(81.4 in)b,c
2059 mm
(81.1 in)d
2075 mm
(81.7 in)a
2063 mm
(81.2 in)b
2059 mm
(81.1 in)c
2049 mm
(80.7 in)d
2067 mm
(81.4 in)2066 mm
(81.3 in)
(2) Track
(Front /
Rear)1746 mm
(68.7 in) /
1880 mm
(74.0 in)1746 mm
(68.7 in) /
1880 mm
(74.0 in)1746 mm
(68.7 in) /
1880 mm
(74.0 in)1746 mm
(68.7 in) /
1880 mm
(74.0 in)
(3) Overall
width2377 mm
(93.6 in)2377 mm
(93.6 in)2377 mm
(93.6 in)2377 mm
(93.6 in)
(4)
Wheelbase3576 mm
(140.8 in)
4186 mm
(164.8 in)
4795 mm
(188.8 in)
5100 mm
(200.8 in)3576 mm
(140.8 in)
4186 mm
(164.8 in)
4795 mm
(188.8 in)
5100 mm
(200.8 in)4475 mm
(176.2 in)
5085 (200.2
in)4475 mm
(176.2 in)
5085 (200.2
in)
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Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4
(5) Overall
length5744 mm
(226.1 in)
a
6353 mm
(250.2 in)b
6964 mm
(274.2 in)c
7268 mm
(286.1 in)d
5744 mm
(226.1 in)a
6353 mm
(250.2 in)b
6964 mm
(274.2 in)c
7268 mm
(286.1 in)d
6644 mm
(261.6 in)e
7254 mm
(285.6 in)f
6644 mm
(261.6 in)e
7254 mm
(285.6 in)f
a
3576 mm (140.8 in) wheel baseb4186 mm (164.8 in) wheel basec4795 mm (188.8) wheel based5100 mm (200.8 in) wheel basee4475 mm (176.2 in) wheel basef5085 mm (200.2 in) wheel base
3
2
1
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label may be located.
The Certification label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver’s side.
5
4
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle each code represents.
Truck application:
Code Transmission Description
Manual transmission
M Manual 5–speed overdrive (Mazda R2)
C Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6–speed ZF
Automatic transmission
U Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55W)
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Passenger car application:
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R5–speed overdrive (MTX75)
W5–speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
E4–speed overdrive (4FE)
J3–speed (Mazda)
L4–speed overdrive (AX4S)
P4–speed overdrive (4F20E)
X4–speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y4–speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
55–speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U4–speed overdrive (4R70W)
A5–speed overdrive (5R55N)
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FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.
These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Ford accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessory. The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you
the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 20,000 km (12,000 miles) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty—3 years or 60,000 km (36,000
miles) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a
copy of the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Following is a list of several Ford Genuine Accessory products. Not all
accessories are available for all models. To find out what accessories are
available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online
store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Exterior trim
Fender flares
Front end covers
Grille inserts
Headlamps, taillamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLS)
Running boards
Sliding rear windows - manual and power
Splash guards
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