What you guys think?
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Hi, I need the trans code and axle code off of the door. The VIN shows up as a 2000, F-150, 4x4, supercab, 5.4, built in Oakville Ontario.
If it's an offroad, it should have a front, center and gas tank skid plate. Also the bolts that hold the Idler arm in place will be 4 1/2" instead of 3/12" apart.
I am pretty sure that it will have the 9.75, but as Gotts says it was pretty uncommon for them to have the 4r100w.
Trans code "E" is the 100 and "U" is the 70 for these trucks.
Check it out and let us know!
If it's an offroad, it should have a front, center and gas tank skid plate. Also the bolts that hold the Idler arm in place will be 4 1/2" instead of 3/12" apart.
I am pretty sure that it will have the 9.75, but as Gotts says it was pretty uncommon for them to have the 4r100w.
Trans code "E" is the 100 and "U" is the 70 for these trucks.
Check it out and let us know!
its got a brake controller, so its been towing something more then just quick moving across town trip.....
smell/feel the trans fluid to see what shape its in, look for metal flakes (wipe off dipstick a couple times to get a good sample)
Its its been doing some towing, and probably was overloaded you really want to pay good attention to powertrain, and trans!
smell/feel the trans fluid to see what shape its in, look for metal flakes (wipe off dipstick a couple times to get a good sample)
Its its been doing some towing, and probably was overloaded you really want to pay good attention to powertrain, and trans!
I just though earlier today that its possible that this is a flooded truck from ike. How would I go about checking to see if it was?
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carfax. also check things like rust or mold/mildew from the interior. especially under the rear seat (since that's the easiest to check). im sure others can also point out other ways for checking.
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Im going to get a carfax, but that doesnt always tell you everything. Ok, ill check under the seats for signs of water, and a friend said I could check for rusted screws/bolts in the cab.
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you can look up under the door, there are some little plastic vents. they should be clean and not have water marks on them.
You can also pull the step plates up (just pull straight up) and check for any signs of water in the wire trays.
You can also pull the step plates up (just pull straight up) and check for any signs of water in the wire trays.