Axle Ratio Code

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Axle Ratio Code
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Axle Ratio Code
G04582653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The axle ratios are:

  • 58 - 2.73 conventional (non-limited slip) - without Traction Control
  • Z5 - 3.27 conventional (non-limited slip)
  • C6 - 3.55 limited slip
  • X5 - 3.27 limited slip
  • C8 - 2.73 conventional (non-limited slip) - with Traction Control
RENDER: 1.0x

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