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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 80 (ENGINE INTRODUCTION)MODEL COVERAGEVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTIONENGINE CODE - POSITION 4
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Engine Code - Position 4
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Engine Code - Position 4
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The 8th number in VIN is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code. Description is as follows:
- A = 5.4L V8, DOHC, EFI.
- B = 2.0L In-Line 4-Cylinder (Zetec).
- D = 2.3L In-Line 4-Cylinder, EFI, Gas.
- E = 4.0L V6 SOHC, EFI. (Explorer, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, Mountaineer and Ranger).
- E = 5.4L V8 SOHC, EFI (Essex), Gas (Expedition and Navigator).
- F = 7.3L V8, Turbo-Diesel.
- H = 4.6L V8, DOHC, EFI.
- K = 4.0L V6 SOHC, EFI, Flex-Fuel.
- L = 5.4L V8, SOHC, EFI, Gas.
- M = 5.4L V8, SOHC, Natural Gas.
- R = 5.4L 4V V8, DOHC, EFI, Gas (Blackwood & Navigator Only).
- S = 6.8L V10, SOHC, EFI, Gas.
- T = 3.3L V6 SOHC, Gas.
- U = 3.0L (OHV), V6 EFI.
- V = 3.0L (OHV), V6 EFI, Flex-Fuel.
- W = 4.6L (SOHC), V8 (Romeo) EFI, Gasoline.
- X = 4.6L (SOHC), V8 EFI.
- Z = 5.4L V8 (F150 Only), Or 6.8L V10, (F450-550 Only) Bi-Fuel.
- 1 = 3.0L (DOHC), V6 EFI.
- 2 = 4.2L V6, OHV, EFI, Gas.
- 3 = 5.4L V8 SOHC, Gas (Lightning - Supercharged).
- 4 = 3.8L (OHV), V6 EFI.
- 6 = 4.6L V8, SOHC, EFI, Gas.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.