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Engine/vin ID Ford Cab & Chassis Ranger

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VIN LOCATION

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN chart explains the code characters.

VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label. See VIN example below.

1 - Manufacturer

  1. 1 : Ford Motor Co., United States
  2. 2 : Ford Motor Co. Of Canada, Ltd.

2 - Make

  1. F : Ford

3 - Type

  1. M : Multi-Purpose Vehicle
  2. T : Truck
  3. D : Incomplete Vehicle
  4. C : Basic Chassis

4 - Brake System/Gross Vehicle Weight

  1. A : Hydraulic Brakes/Under 3000 Lbs.
  2. B : Hydraulic Brakes/3001-4000 Lbs.
  3. C : Hydraulic Brakes/4001-5000 Lbs.
  4. D : Hydraulic Brakes/5001-6000 Lbs.
  5. E : Hydraulic Brakes/6001-7000 Lbs.
  6. F : Hydraulic Brakes/7001-8000 Lbs.
  7. G : Hydraulic Brakes/8001-8500 Lbs.
  8. H : Hydraulic Brakes/8501-9000 Lbs.
  9. J : Hydraulic Brakes/9001-10,000 Lbs.
  10. K : Hydraulic Brakes/10,000-14,000 Lbs.
  11. L : Hydraulic Brakes/14,001-16,000 Lbs.
  12. M : Hydraulic Brakes/16,001-19,500 Lbs.

5-7 - Model, Chassis, & Body Type

  1. F14 : "F" Series 4WD Pickup
  2. F15 : "F" Series 2WD Pickup
  3. F25 : "F" Series 2WD Pickup
  4. F26 : "F" Series 4WD Pickup
  5. F35 : "F" Series 2WD Pickup
  6. F36 : "F" Series 4WD Pickup
  7. F37 : "F" Series 2WD Pickup
  8. F38 : "F" Series 4WD Pickup
  9. F47 : "F" Series Super Duty
  10. F53 : "F" Series 2WD Pickup
  11. F59 : "F" Series 2WD Pickup
  12. U15 : Bronco 4WD MPV

8 - Engine Type

  1. F Or N : 5.0L V8
  2. G Or H : 5.8L V8 (1983-85)
  3. G : 7.5L V8 (1986-89)
  4. I : 6.9L Diesel
  5. L : 7.5L V8
  6. M : 7.3L Diesel
  7. Y : 4.9L 6-Cylinder
  8. 3 : 3.8L 6-Cylinder

9 - VIN Check Digit

  1. Manufacturer's Internal Code

10 - Vehicle Model Year

  1. D : 1983
  2. E : 1984
  3. F : 1985
  4. G : 1986
  5. H : 1987
  6. J : 1988
  7. K : 1989

11 - Assembly Plant Code

  1. C : Ontario, Canada
  2. H : Lorain, Ohio
  3. J : Monterrey, Mexico
  4. K : Kansas City, Claycomo, Missouri
  5. L : Michigan Truck, Wayne, Michigan
  6. N : Norfolk, Virginia
  7. P : St. Paul, Minnesota
  8. U : Louisville, Kentucky
  9. Z : St. Louis, Missouri

12-17 - Serial Number

  1. Sequential Production Number