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Engine Introduction - Trucks Ford Explorer Sport Trac I

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Ford Motor Co. - Introduction - Trucks

MODELENGINEENGINE ID (1)FUEL SYSTEMIGNITION SYSTEM
Blackwood5.4L 4VRSFIDIS
Cab & Chassis5.4LLSFIDIS
—6.8LSSFIDIS
—6.8LZSFI (2)DIS
—7.3LFTurbo DieselN/A
Cutaway5.4LLSFIDIS
—5.4LMSFI (3)DIS
—6.8LSSFIDIS
—7.3LFTurbo DieselN/A
Econoline4.2L2SFIDIS
—4.6LWSFIDIS
—5.4LLSFIDIS
—5.4LMSFI (3)DIS
—6.8LSSFIDIS
—7.3LFTurbo DieselN/A
Escape2.0LBSFIDIS
—3.0L1SFIDIS
Excursion5.4LLSFIDIS
—6.8LSSFIDIS
—7.3LFTurbo DieselN/A
Expedition4.6LWSFIDIS
—5.4LLSFIDIS
Explorer4.0L SOHCESFIDIS
—4.0L SOHCKSFI (4)DIS
—4.6LWSFIDIS
Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport Trac4.0L SOHCESFIDIS
—4.0L SOHCKSFI (4)DIS
F1504.2L2SFIDIS
—4.6LWSFIDIS
—5.4L (Supercharged)3SFIDIS
—5.4LLSFIDIS
—5.4LMSFI (3)DIS
—5.4LZSFI (5)DIS
F250-550 Pickup5.4LLSFIDIS
—6.8LSSFIDIS
—7.3LFTurbo DieselN/A
Mountaineer4.0LESFIDIS
—4.6LWSFIDIS
Navigator5.4L 4VRSFIDIS
Ranger2.3LDSFIDIS
—3.0LUSFIDistributor
—4.0L SOHCESFIDIS
—(6)1N/AN/A
—(7)7N/AN/A
RV Cutaway5.4LLSFIDIS
—6.8LSSFIDIS
—7.3LFTurbo DieselN/A
Villager3.3LTSFIDistributor
Windstar3.8L4SFIDIS
(1) Engine may be identified by 8th character of VIN. (2) Bi-fuel - gasoline and LPG only. (3) CNG only. (4) Flex-fuel - gasoline and ethanol. (5) Bi-fuel - gasoline and CNG, or gasoline and LPG. (6) 336V-75 HP electric (nickel metal hydride). (7) 336V-75 HP electric (lead acid).
(1)Engine may be identified by 8th character of VIN.
(2)Bi-fuel - gasoline and LPG only.
(3)CNG only.
(4)Flex-fuel - gasoline and ethanol.
(5)Bi-fuel - gasoline and CNG, or gasoline and LPG.
(6)336V-75 HP electric (nickel metal hydride).
(7)336V-75 HP electric (lead acid).

2002 MODEL COVERAGE

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION

For Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) description, refer to the following items and illustration. (Scheme 1)

World Manufacturer Identifier - Position 1

The first 3 numbers in VIN are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Description is as follows

  1. 1FB - Ford Motor Company, USA, bus.
  2. 1FC - Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis.
  3. 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle.
  4. 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, MPV.
  5. 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (complete vehicle).
  6. 1LJ - Ford Motor Company, USA, Lincoln incomplete vehicle.
  7. 1MH = Ford Motor Company, USA, Mercury incomplete vehicle.
  8. 2FB = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., bus.
  9. 2FC = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., basic (stripped) chassis.
  10. 2FD = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., incomplete vehicle.
  11. 2FF = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., motor vehicle equipment (W/O Engine/Powertrain (Glider).
  12. 2FM = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., MPV.
  13. 2FT = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., truck (complete vehicle).
  14. 3FB = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), bus.
  15. 3FC = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), basic (stripped) chassis.
  16. 3FD = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), incomplete vehicle.
  17. 3FM = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), MPV.
  18. 3FT = Ford Motor Company (Mexico), truck (complete vehicle).
  19. 4M2 = Ford Motor Company (USA), Mercury MPV.
  20. 5LM = Lincoln (USA), MPV (Navigator).
  21. 5LT = Ford Motor Company (USA), Lincoln truck (complete vehicle).

Brake Type & Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - Position 2

The 4th number in VIN is the brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) code, all vehicles use hydraulic brakes. This code may also identify the vehicle safety restraint system. Description is as follows

  1. A = 16,001-19,500 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
  2. B = 3000-4000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger side impact air bags.
  3. C = 4001-5000 Lbs. GVWR, active safety belts (all positions), with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
  4. D = 5001-6000 Lbs. GVWR, active safety belts (all positions), with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
  5. E = 6001-7000 Lbs. GVWR, with second generation air bags and side air bags.
  6. F = 7001-8000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
  7. H = 8501-9000 Lbs. GVWR, without air bags (Mexico).
  8. J = 9000-10,000 Lbs. GVWR, without air bags (Mexico).
  9. K = 10,001-14,000 Lbs. GVWR, without air bags (Mexico).
  10. L = 14,001-16,000 Lbs. GVWR (Motorhome Chassis - Class 4).
  11. M = 16,001-19,500 Lbs. GVWR (Motorhome Chassis - Class 5).
  12. N = 19,501-26,000 Lbs. GVWR (Motorhome Chassis - Class 6).
  13. N = 8501-9000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
  14. P = 7001-8000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
  15. R = 6001-7000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
  16. S = 9001-10,000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
  17. U = 3000-4000 Lbs. GVWR, without driver and front passenger side impact air bags.
  18. V = 8001-8500 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
  19. W = 10,001-14,000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
  20. X = 14,001-16,000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags.
  21. Y = 4001-5000 Lbs. GVWR, active safety belts (all positions), with driver and front passenger air bags.
  22. Z = 5001-6000 Lbs. GVWR, active safety belts (all positions), with driver and front passenger air bags.

Line, Series & Body Type Code - Position 3

The 5th through 7th numbers in VIN indicate vehicle line, series and body type. Description is as follows

  1. A50 = Windstar Base.
  2. A51 = Windstar LX.
  3. A52 = Windstar SE.
  4. A53 = Windstar SEL.
  5. A54 = Windstar Van.
  6. A55 = Windstar LX (Canada).
  7. A56 = Windstar SEL (Canada).
  8. A57 = Windstar SE Sport.
  9. A58 = Windstar SEL Limited.
  10. E11 = E150 Club Wagon.
  11. E14 = E150 cargo van.
  12. E24 = E250 cargo van.
  13. E29 = E250 stripped chassis.
  14. E31 = E350 Super Duty Club Wagon.
  15. E34 = E350 Super Duty cargo van.
  16. E35 = E350 base cut-away.
  17. E39 = E350 commercial stripped chassis
  18. E45 = E450 Super Duty base cut-away.
  19. E49 = E450 Super Duty stripped chassis.
  20. E55 = E550 cut-away.
  21. F07 = F150 Regular Cab, 2WD, Flareside.
  22. F08 = F150 Regular Cab, 4WD, Flareside.
  23. F17 = F150 Regular Cab, 2WD, Styleside.
  24. F18 = F150 Regular Cab, 4WD, Styleside.
  25. F20 = F250, Regular Cab, 2WD, single rear wheels.
  26. F21 = F250, Regular Cab, 4WD, single rear wheels.
  27. F30 = F350, Regular Cab, 2WD, single rear wheels.
  28. F31 = F350, Regular Cab, 4WD, single rear wheels
  29. F32 = F350, Regular Cab, 2WD, dual rear wheels.
  30. F33 = F350, Regular Cab, 4WD, dual rear wheels.
  31. F34 = F350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, single rear wheels.
  32. F35 = F350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, single rear wheels.
  33. F36 = F350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, dual rear wheels.
  34. F37 = F350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels.
  35. F46 = F450, Regular Cab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
  36. F47 = F450, Regular Cab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
  37. F53 = Recreational Stripped Chassis (Motorhome).
  38. F56 = F550, Regular Cab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
  39. F57 = F550, Regular Cab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
  40. R08 = Ranger 2WD, Regular cab (electric).
  41. R10 = Ranger 2WD, Regular cab.
  42. R11 = Ranger 4WD, Regular cab.
  43. R14 = Ranger 2WD, SuperCab (2-door).
  44. R15 = Ranger 4WD, SuperCab (2-door).
  45. R44 = Ranger 2WD, SuperCab (4-door).
  46. R45 = Ranger 4WD, SuperCab (4-door).
  47. S24 = E250 Extended cargo van.
  48. S31 = E350 Extended Super Duty Club Wagon.
  49. S34 = E350 Extended Super Duty cargo van.
  50. U01 = Escape 2WD, XLS.
  51. U02 = Escape 4WD, XLS.
  52. U03 = Escape 2WD, XLT.
  53. U04 = Escape 4WD, XLT.
  54. U15 = Expedition, 2WD, XLT.
  55. U16 = Expedition, 4WD, XLT.
  56. U17 = Expedition, 2WD, Eddie Bauer.
  57. U18 = Expedition, 4WD, Eddie Bauer.
  58. U27 = Navigator, 2WD.
  59. U28 = Navigator, 4WD.
  60. U40 = Excursion, 2WD, XLT.
  61. U41 = Excursion, 4-door, 4WD, XLT.
  62. U42 = Excursion, 4-door, 2WD, Limited.
  63. U43 = Excursion, 4-door, 4WD, Limited.
  64. U60 = Explorer Sport, 2WD, 2-door.
  65. U62 = Explorer, 2WD, XLS.
  66. U63 = Explorer, 2WD, XLT.
  67. U64 = Explorer, 2WD, Eddie Bauer.
  68. U65 = Explorer, 2WD, Limited.
  69. U66 = Mountaineer, 2WD.
  70. U67 = Explorer Sport Trac, 2WD, 4-door.
  71. U70 = Explorer Sport, 4WD, 2-door.
  72. U72 = Explorer, 4WD, XLS.
  73. U73 = Explorer, 4WD, XLT.
  74. U74 = Explorer, 4WD, Eddie Bauer.
  75. U75 = Explorer, 4WD, Limited.
  76. U77 = Explorer Sport Trac, 4WD, 4-door.
  77. U86 = Mountaineer, All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
  78. V11 = Villager, Base.
  79. V12 = Villager, Sport.
  80. V14 = Villager, Estate.
  81. W05 = Lincoln Blackwood, 2WD, Crew Cab.
  82. W07 = F150 Crew Cab, 2WD, Flareside.
  83. W08 = F150 Crew Cab, 4WD, Flareside.
  84. W20 = F250, Crew Cab, 2WD, single rear wheels.
  85. W21 = F250, Crew Cab, 4WD, single rear wheels.
  86. W30 = F350, Crew Cab, 2WD, single rear wheels.
  87. W31 = F350, Crew Cab, 4WD, single rear wheels.
  88. W32 = F350, Crew Cab, 2WD, dual rear wheels.
  89. W33 = F350, Crew Cab, 4WD, dual rear wheels.
  90. W34 = F350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, single rear wheels.
  91. W35 = F350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, single rear wheels.
  92. W36 = F350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, dual rear wheels.
  93. W37 = F350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels.
  94. W42 = F450, Crew Cab (with box), 2WD, dual rear wheels.
  95. W43 = F450, Crew Cab (with box), 4WD, dual rear wheels.
  96. W46 = F450, Crew Cab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
  97. W47 = F450, Crew Cab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
  98. W56 = F550, Crew Cab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
  99. W57 = F550, Crew Cab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
  100. X07 = F150 SuperCab, 2WD, Flareside.
  101. X08 = F150 SuperCab, 4WD, Flareside.
  102. X17 = F150 SuperCab, 2WD, Styleside.
  103. X18 = F150 SuperCab, 4WD, Styleside.
  104. X20 = F250, SuperCab, 2WD, single rear wheels.
  105. X21 = F250, SuperCab, 4WD, single rear wheels.
  106. X30 = F350, SuperCab, 2WD, single rear wheels.
  107. X31 = F350, SuperCab, 4WD, single rear wheels.
  108. X32 = F350, SuperCab, 2WD, dual rear wheels.
  109. X33 = F350, SuperCab, 4WD, dual rear wheels.
  110. X34 = F350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, single rear wheels.
  111. X35 = F350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, single rear wheels.
  112. X36 = F350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 2WD, dual rear wheels.
  113. X37 = F350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels.
  114. X46 = F450, SuperCab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
  115. X47 = F450, SuperCab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).
  116. X56 = F550, SuperCab, 2WD, (Chassis Cab).
  117. X57 = F550, SuperCab, 4WD, (Chassis Cab).

Engine Code - Position 4

The 8th number in VIN is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code. Description is as follows

  1. B = 2.0L in-line four cylinder (Zetec).
  2. D = 2.3L in-line four cylinder, EFI, Gas
  3. E = 4.0L V6 SOHC, EFI.
  4. F = 7.3L V8, Turbo-Diesel.
  5. K = 4.0L V6 SOHC, EFI, Flex-Fuel.
  6. L = 5.4L V8, SOHC, EFI, Gas.
  7. M = 5.4L V8, SOHC, Natural Gas.
  8. R = 5.4L 4V V8, DOHC, EFI, Gas (Blackwood & Navigator only).
  9. S = 6.8L V10, SOHC, EFI, Gas.
  10. T = 3.3L V6 SOHC, Gas.
  11. U = 3.0L (OHV), V6 EFI.
  12. V = 4.6L (DOHC), V8 EFI.
  13. W = 4.6L (SOHC), V8 (Romeo) EFI, gasoline.
  14. X = 4.6L (SOHC), V8 EFI.
  15. Z = 5.4L V8 (F150 only), or 6.8L V10, (F250-550 only) Bi-Fuel.
  16. 1 = 3.0L (DOHC), V6 EFI.
  17. 2 = 4.2L V6, OHV, EFI, Gas.
  18. 3 = 5.4L V8 SOHC, Gas (Lightning - Supercharged).
  19. 4 = 3.8L (OHV), V6 EFI.

Computer-Generated Check Digit - Position 5

The 9th number in VIN is the check digit code (0-9).

Model Year Code - Position 6

The 10th number in VIN is the model year code. Description is as follows

  1. Y = 2000
  2. 1 = 2001
  3. 2 = 2002

Assembly Plant Code - Position 7

The 11th number in VIN is the assembly plant code. Description is as follows

  1. B = Oakville: Oakville, Ontario (Canada).
  2. C = Ontario Truck: Oakville, Ontario (Canada).
  3. D = Ohio Truck: Avon Lake, Ohio (USA).
  4. E = Kentucky Truck: Jefferson County, Kentucky (USA).
  5. H = Lorain, Ohio (USA).
  6. L = Michigan Truck: Wayne, Michigan (USA).
  7. K = Kansas City: Claycomo, Missouri (USA).
  8. M = Cuautitlan: Cuautitlan, (Mexico)
  9. N = Norfolk: Norfolk, Virginia (USA).
  10. P = Twin Cities: St. Paul, Minnesota (USA).
  11. S = Allen Park: Allen Park, Michigan (USA).
  12. T = Edison: Edison, New Jersey (USA).
  13. U = Louisville, Kentucky (USA).
  14. X = St. Thomas, Talbotville, Ontario (Canada).
  15. Y = Wixom, Michigan (USA).
  16. Z = St. Louis: Hazelwood, Missouri (USA).
  17. 0 = Detroit Chassis Plant: Detroit, Michigan (USA).
  18. 5 = Auto Alliance International (AAI), Flat Rock, Michigan (USA).

Production Sequence Number - Position 8

The 12th through 17th numbers in VIN are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number. Description is as follows

  1. A00001-E99999 = Ford Division.
  2. J00001-L99999 = Lincoln/Mercury Division.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
Scheme 1

MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS

VIN Code (1)Model Year
Y2000
12001
22002
(1) Model year may be identified by 10th character of VIN.
(1)Model year may be identified by 10th character of VIN.

MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION

ENGINE CODE LOCATION

Engine code information label is located on engine. (Scheme 2) On most engines, engine code information label is located on valve cover or engine itself. On some engines, exact location of engine code information label is not available. Emission calibration number label located on driver's door or door post pillar, as well as engine, also identifies engine code number and revision number. Engine code and calibration number may be needed when ordering parts.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: ENGINE CODE LOCATION
Scheme 2: ENGINE CODE LOCATION