MrTude,
If you have the 5.4 it is a 9.75.
There are 3 sizes of axle used on the 97+ F-150s. 4.2 & 4.6 all get the 8.8. All 5.4s get the 9.75. The exception is the F250 LD or now it is called the 7700# option which all get the 10.25 regardless of the engine.
JMC