Ford Part Numbers (other than hardware parts) are coded in two basic ways:
Note: Part numbers used for ordering and inventory purposes, and marked on parts boxes, tags and labels should not be confused with engineering or casting numbers (normally stamped on or cast in the part for identification during the manufacturing process). They are not interchangeable — however all follow the same general rules, so these charts may be used to provide approximate interpretations of all types of these markings.
A = 1940’s (often omitted)
B = 1950’s
C = 1960’s
D = 1970’s
E = 1980’s
F = 1990’s
Last digit of year of introduction or revision
A = Ford (Generic) / Galaxie
B = Bronco (1970-73)
Maverick (1975-77)
Fairmont (1978-83)
C = Remanufactured Parts (1966-75)
Elite (1975)
Capri (1979-up)
D = Falcon (1960-69)
Maverick (1970-74)
Granada (1975-82)
LTD (1983-up)
E = Truck (Cab over Engine) (1970-73)
Pinto (1976-80)
Escort (1981-up)
F = Foreign / Trans Am Racing
G = Comet (1961-67)
Montego (1968-76)
EXP (1982-up)
H = Holman/Moody HiPo Part
Heavy Truck (1966-82)
Medium Heavy Truck (1983-up)
J = Industrial
K = Edsel (1958-60)
Tilt Cab (1970-73)
Comet (1975-77)
Zephyr (1978-83)
Marquis (1983-up)
L = Lincoln
M = Mercury
N = Tractor
O = Fairlane
Torino (1969-76)
LTD II (1977-79)
LN7 (1982-83)
P = Autolite (Later Motorcraft)
R = Rotunda (Generic)(1962-69)
Ford of Europe (1970-up)
S = Thunderbird
T = Truck (1958-65)
Light/Medium Truck (1966-82)
Bronco (1966-82, Except 1970-73)
Light Truck & Bronco I (1983-up)
U = Econoline/Club Wagon Van
V = Lincoln
W = Cougar (1967-80)
XR7 (1981-82)
Cougar (1983-up)
X = Truck (Short Highway) (1970-73)
Y = Meteor (Canada) (1962-72)
Bobcat (1975-80)
Lynx (1981-up)
Z = Mustang
2 = Pinto (1972-75)
3 = Tempo (1984-up)
4 = Comet (1971-74)
Monarch (1975-80)
Cougar (1981-82)
Marquis (1983-up)
5 = Recreation Vehicles (1974-75)
Continental (1982-up)
6 = Pantera (1971-75)
Topaz (1984-up)
7 = Courier (1971-82)
Ranger/Bronco II (1983-up); Explorer (1991-up)
8 = Capri (U.S. Parts) (1972-75)
9 = Turbine Engine Parts (1970-75)
A = Light Truck Engineering Division
B = Body and Electrical Product Division
C = Chassis
D = Overseas Product Engineering
E = Engine
F = General Parts/Electrical and Electronics Division
H = Climate Control (1972-up)
J = Autolite/Ford Parts & Service Division
L = Industrial Engine Parts & Service
M = Performance/Special Vehicle Operations (Incl Holman Moody)
N = Tractor Parts
P = Auto Transmission
R = Manual Transmission
S = Light & Heavy Truck Special Order Parts
T = Heavy Truck Engineering
U = Special Vehicle Operations
W = Axle and Driveshaft
X = Emissions, Economy and Special Vehicle Engineering (Muscle Car Parts)
Y = Lincoln/Mercury Service Parts
Z = Ford Service Parts
Basic Part Number:
1000-1250 = Wheels, hubs and drums
1350-1499 = Spare wheel carrier
2001-2285 = Brakes (service)
2307-2438 = Brakes (power)
2442-2482 = Brake controls
2505-2900 = Brakes (parking)
3000-3359 = Front suspension and steering linkage
3500-3764 = Steering gear
4000-4296 = Rear axle
4600-4859 = Drive shaft
5000-5176 = Frame
5200-5299 = Muffler & exhaust pipe
5300-5499 = Front spring and stabilizer
5550-5832 = Rear spring
6000-6898 = Engine
6905-6968 = Transmission overdrive and engine steady rest
7000-7997 = Transmission (Automatic or Manual) and Clutch
8000-8499 = Radiator and grille
8500-8689 = Water pump and fan
9002-9296 = Fuel tank
9301-9420 = Fuel Pump
9421-9499 = Manifolds, clamps, etc.
9500-9599 = Carburetor
9600-9699 = Air cleaner
9700-9999 = Accelerator and choke control rods
10000-10449 = Generator and Alternator
10500-10653 = Voltage regulator
10654-10756 = Battery
10838-10990 = Instruments
11000-11382 = Starter motor
11450-11688 = Lighting and ignition switch
12000-12390 = Ignition coil, distributor, condenser
12402-12425 = Spark plugs
13002-13248 = Lamps (head and parking)
13402-13796 = Lamps (rear)
13809-13853 = Lamps (license & pillar) & horn
14197-14689 = Wiring
15000-15858 = Miscellaneous accessories
16000-16550 = Front fender
16600-16999 = Hood
17005-17125 = Tools
17248-17383 = Speedometer & tachometer
17402-17666 = Windshield wiper & washer
17700-17730 = Mirror
17736-17999 = Bumper
18000-18125 = Shock absorber
18148-18249 = Comfort-Convenience Accessories
18250-18699 = Heater
18800 = Radio & Antenna
18900 = Speakers and radio accessories
19000 = Gasoline
19100 = Fire Extinguishers
19500-19585 = Custom Accessories; Appearance and maintenance materials
19600-19980 = Air Conditioner
Note: Subassembly parts or accessory kits may add an additional letter (starting with “A”, then “B”, and so on) following the Thousands digit in the part number identifier. Thus, we have a 351 4V LH exhaust manifold with part number “D0AZ -9431-B”, while the accompanying LH exhaust manifold ( Extactor ) for an XY GTHO would be “XY – 9B431 – A” for the front section and “XY – 9C431 – A” for the rear section.
53 = Lincoln
54 = Falcon / Fairlane
57 =
60 = Ford
62 = 2-Door Sedan/Coupe Early
63 = 2-Door Hardtop (Mustang Fastback)
65 = 2-Door Hardtop
66 = Ute
71 = Wagon
78 = Van
81 = Truck
83 = Truck
87 = Truck
89 = E100
91-99 = Bronco
00000-09999 = Front End Group:
01000 = Instrument Panel Area (Lower)
02000 = Windlace
03000 = Windshield
04000 = Instrument Panel (Upper) and Visor Area
06000 = Glove Compartment
10000-19999 = Floor Group
10000-12000 = Floor (Exterior)
13000 = Floor (Interior)
20000-39999 = Side Assembly Group
20000-27600 = Doors
27700-30000 = Quarter Panel/Quarter Window
40000-49999 = Back Group
(Rear Window, Trunk & Rear Valence)
50000-59999 = Top and Roof Group
60000-69999 = Seat Group
Single letter indicates specific application. Three-letter code usually indicates colour.
Note: As above, subassembly parts or accessory kits may add an additional letter, in this case following the Hundreds digit of the part number identifier. Thus the Australian 1966 Falcon Boot Mat (Black) features Ford part number “ARC6DZ 54 454A56 B01”
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