1955 Ford Truck VIN Information
There were few changes again for the 55 F100 over the 53 and 54. A new grille was designed for the 55 F100 as well as matching chrome parts. Side chrome hood trim became more elaborate rather than the more simple block F100 letters from the 53 and 54. A custom cab option was available on the 55 F100. A custom cab truck came with chrome Custom Cab door emblems. Some paint colors changed for the 55 F100. Engine combinations remained the same on the 54 and 55 F100. All were overhead valve engines. Available engines were: 223 Straight 6, 239 V8 and 256 V8.
| 55 F100 Production Numbers | ||
| Year | Pickups | Panel Trucks |
| 1955 | 124,842 | 11,198 |
| Year | Model Code |
| 1955 | 5 |
| Year | Truck | Serial Code |
| 1954 -1955 | F-100 Conventional | F10 |
| 1954 -1955 | F-250 Conventional | F25 |
| 1954 -1955 | F-350 Conventional | F35 |
| 1954 -1955 | P-350 Parcel Delivery | P35 |
| 1954 -1955 | F-500 Conventional | F50 |
| 1954 -1955 | B-500 School Bus | B50 |
| 1954 -1955 | C-500 Cab Forward | C50 |
| 1954 -1955 | P-500 Parcel Delivery | P50 |
| 1954 -1955 | F-600 Conventional | F60/F61 |
| 1954 -1955 | B-600 School Bus | B60 |
| 1954 -1955 | C-600 Cab Forward | C60/C61 |
| 1954 -1955 | P-600 Parcel Delivery | P60/P61 |
| 1954-1955 Engine Codes | |
| D | O.H.V. 6 Cylinder-223 cid |
| V | O.H.V. 8 Cylinder-239 cid |
| Z | O.H.V. 8 Cylinder-256 cid |
| 53-55 Transmissions | |
| Code | Type |
| 3 | 3-Speed Regular |
| 3HD | 3-Speed Heavy Duty |
| AUTO | 3-Speed Automatic |
| 3OD | 3-Speed Overdrive |
| 4SYN | 4-Speed Synchronized |
| 5DIR | 5-Speed Direct |
| 5OD | 5-Speed Overdrive |
| Assembly Plant Code | Plant Location |
| A | Atlanta |
| B | Buffalo |
| C | Chester |
| G | Chicago |
| D | Dallas |
| F | Dearborn |
| E | Edgewater |
| H | Detroit Truck |
| K | Kansas City |
| L | Long Beach |
| U | Louisville |
| M | Memphis |
| N | Norfolk |
| R | Richmond |
| S | Somerville |
| P | Twin City |
| 1955 Paint Code | Paint Color Name |
| A | Raven Black |
| B | Banner Blue |
| C | Aquatone Blue |
| D | Waterfall Blue |
| E | Snowshoe White |
| G | Sea Sprite Green |
| R | Vermilion |
| U | Meadow Green |
| V | Goldenrod Yellow |
| P | Prime |
| SS | Special Order |
1955 F100 Model ID
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