How To Read Part Numbers

(Note: This following information is primarily geared toward 1960's Fords, although it generally applies to later years as well.) Ford part numbers (other than hardware parts) are coded in two basic ways: Regular parts have a four character prefix (LFLL), a four or five digit part number, and a one-letter suffix. Example: C5ZZ-5255-F (Exhaust "turn-down" tailpipe on '65-66 289 4V Non-GT Mustangs) Many body-style specific interior and trim parts use seven digits in the part number, the first two of which identify the basic bodystyle application, with the last five identifying the specific part within a general body area. A three-letter suffix may be used, usually to indicate color. Example: C6ZZ-6504290-BAB (Instrument Panel, 1966 Mustang, Black) The following tables attempt to further elaborate on the coding of the various portions:

Decade	Year	Model	Department
A = 1940's 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 C = Truck D = Falcon E = Explorer F = Foreign / Trans Am Racing G = Comet (Later Montego) H = Holman/Moody HiPo Part J = Industrial L = ? M = Mercury N = ? O = Fairlane (Later Torino) P = Autolite (Later Motorcraft) Q = ? R = Rotunda (Generic) S = Thunderbird T = Truck U = Econoline/Club Wagon Van V = Lincoln W = Cougar Z = Mustang	A = Chassis B = Body D = ? E = Engine F = Engine Accessories J = Autolite M = Holman Moody P = Auto Transmission R = Manual Transmission S = ? U = ? W = Axle X = Muscle Car Parts Y = Lincoln/Mercury Service Parts Z = Service Parts

Note: For 1940's parts ("A") the first character is sometimes omitted. Similarly, the final character is occasionally dropped at the whim of the Ford Parts Number creators. Thus, such items as "Ford Rubber Cement" may appear with a part number of "8A-19552-B", rather than "A8AZ-19552-B"

Regular Parts

Part identifier

Suffix

1000 = Wheels 2000 = Brakes 3000 = Suspension & Steering 4000 = Axle & Driveshaft 5200 = Exhaust 5300-5400 = Front Springs & Stabilizer 5500-5900 = Rear Springs 6000 = Engine 7000 = Transmission 8000 = Radiator, Grille, Cooling & Belts 9000 = Fuel System & Fuel/Oil Gauges 10000 = Charging & Instruments 11000 = Starting 12000 = Ignition 13000 = Lamps & Horns 14000 = Wiring 15000 = Accessories 16000 = Moulding & Ornaments 17000 = Safety Equipment Jack, Speedometer, Washer, Wipers, Mirrors, Bumpers) 18000-18100 = Shocks 18200-18700 = Comfort-Convenience Equipment Floor Mats, Heater) 18800 = Radio & Antenna 18900 = Speakers 19000 = Gasoline 19100 = Fire Extinguishers 19500 = Custom Accessories & Car Care 19600-19900 = Air Conditioning

Single letter indicates specific application.

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 Mustang automatic transmission shift lever with part number "C5ZZ-7213-M", while the accompanying selector dial for a center-console equipped Mustang would be "C5ZZ-7A213-D".

Interior & Trim Parts

Body style	Part identifier	Suffix
25 = Luggage Rack 50 = Mercury 53 = Lincoln 54 = 4-Door 57 = Ford 60 = Ford 62 = 2-Door Sedan/Coupe 63 = 2-Door Hardtop (Mustang Fastback) 64 = ? 65 = 2-Door Hardtop (Mustang) 66 = Ranchero 71 = Wagon 76 = Convertible 81 = Truck 83 = Truck 87 = Truck 89 = E100 91-99 = Bronco	01000 = Instrument Panel Area (Lower) 02000 = Windlace 03000 = Windshield 04000 = Instrument Panel (Upper) and Visor Area 05000 = ? 06000 = Glove Compartment 07000-09000 = ? 10000-12000 = Floor (Exterior) 13000 = Floor (Interior) 14000-19000 = ? 20000-27000 = Doors 28000 = ? 29000 = Quarter Panels 30000 = Quarter Window 40000 = Hood, Rear Window, Trunk & Rear Valence 50000 = Roof 60000 = Seats	Single letter indicates specific application. Three-letter code usually indicates color.

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