1997 Ford F350 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10

NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DIESEL-POWERED VEHICLES Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owner's Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of your diesel-powered light truck. Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) You should include your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) any time you write to Ford Motor Company about your vehicle. The Vehicle Identification Number is attached to your vehicle in the following places: Complete Ford Built Vehicles u on the metal tag attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver's side - you can see the tag by looking through the windshield from outside your vehicle. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number) u on the Safety Compliance Certification Label -this label is attached to the left front door lock facing or the door latch post pillar. It is required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is made of special material. If someone tampers with it, it will be destroyed and/or a destruction pattern will appear. 7