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Engine/vin ID Ford Bronco II I

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VIN Code Identification. Scheme 1

Scheme 1: VIN Code Identification

VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label in Fig. (Scheme 1). The legend listed below will also be found in Fig. (Scheme 1).

1 Manufacturer

1 * Ford Motor Co., United States

2 * Ford Motor Co. Of Canada, Ltd.

2 Make

F * Ford

3 Type

M * Multi-Purpose Vehicle

T * Truck

D * Incomplete Vehicle

C * Basic Chassis

4 Brake System/Gross Vehicle Weight

A * Hydraulic Brakes/Under 3000 Lbs.

B * Hydraulic Brakes/3001-4000 Lbs.

C * Hydraulic Brakes/4001-5000 Lbs.

D * Hydraulic Brakes/5001-6000 Lbs.

E * Hydraulic Brakes/6001-7000 Lbs.

5-7 Model, Line & Body Type

R10 * Ranger 2WD Truck

R11 * Ranger 4WD Truck

R12 * Ranger 2WD Truck

R14 * Ranger 2WD Truck

R15 * Ranger 4WD Truck

U12 * Bronco II 2WD MPV

U14 * Bronco II 4WD MPV

U22 * Explorer 2WD 2-Door MPV

U24 * Explorer 2WD 4-Door MPV

U32 * Explorer 4WD 2-Door MPV

U34 * Explorer 4WD 4-Door MPV

8 Engine Type

K Or C * 2.0L 4-Cylinder

3 * 2.2L Diesel

Z * 2.3L 4-Cylinder

A * 2.3L 4-Cylider EFI

E * 2.3L Turbo Diesel

S * 2.8L 6-Cylinder

T * 2.9L V6 EFI

U * 3.0L V6 EFI

X * 4.0L V6 EFI

9 VIN Check Digit

  1. Manufacturer's Internal Code

10 Vehicle Model Year

D * 1983

E * 1984

F * 1985

G * 1986

H * 1987

J * 1988

K * 1989

11 Assembly Plant Code

C * Ontario, Canada

H * Lorain, Ohio

K * Kansas City (Claycomo), Missouri

L * Michigan Truck Plant, Michigan

N * Norfolk, Virginia

P * St. Paul, Minnesota

T * Edison, New Jersey

U * Louisville, Kentucky

Z * St. Louis (Hazelwood), Missouri

12-17 Serial Number

  1. Sequential Production Number