1996 Ford F-150 4.9L Emissions Decal - Vacuum Hose Routing & Spark Plug Specs

This is the underhood Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) / important vehicle information decal from Ford Motor Company for a 1996 model year light-duty truck equipped with the 4.9L gasoline engine. The label states that the vehicle uses electronic engine control systems and that engine idle speed, idle mixture, and ignition timing are not adjustable, directing the reader to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis Manual for further information. It specifies SAE 10W-30 API-certified oil for gasoline engines and certifies conformance with U.S. EPA regulations for 1996 model year new light-duty trucks. Key service data includes the spark plug type BSF-44P with a gap of approximately .042–.046, engine calibration codes TFM1045AYMBB (4.9L) and TFM4.958GFJK, and the emission system content designation TWC, OC / AIR / 2HO2S / EGR / SFI (three-way catalyst, oxidation catalyst, secondary air injection, dual heated oxygen sensors, EGR, sequential fuel injection). The label part number visible is F6AE-9C485 with 'P F T' and 'Catalyst' notations. The right side contains a color-coded vacuum hose routing diagram showing components including the VMV, PCV, EGR, EFCA, FPRC, manifold vacuum, air pump, air diverter/bypass valves, check valve, solenoids for AIR D, AIR B and EGR, vacuum reservoir, and canister, oriented to the front of the vehicle.