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Identification Codes Ford Explorer Sport Trac II

Identification 24 illustrations ~1601 words

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Scheme 1: Vehicle Identification Number
Scheme 1: Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

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ItemDescription
1World manufacturer identifier
2Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3Vehicle line, series, body type
4Engine type
5Check digit
6Model year
7Assembly plant
8Production sequence number

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The first 3 VIN positions are the world manufacturer identifier.

  1. 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV)
  2. 4M2 - Ford Motor Company (Mercury), USA, MPV

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code, all vehicles use hydraulic brakes. This code may also identify the vehicle safety restraint system.

  1. E - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air canopy - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
  2. R - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags - Explorer Sport Trac

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VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line, series and body type.

  1. U23 - Explorer Sport Trac, all wheel drive (AWD), Limited
  2. U31 - Explorer Sport Trac, rear wheel drive (RWD), XLT
  3. U33 - Explorer Sport Trac, RWD, Limited
  4. U37 - Mountaineer, RWD, Luxury
  5. U38 - Mountaineer, RWD, Premier
  6. U47 - Mountaineer, AWD, Luxury
  7. U48 - Mountaineer, AWD, Premier
  8. U51 - Explorer Sport Trac, four wheel drive (4WD), XLT
  9. U53 - Explorer Sport Trac, 4WD, Limited
  10. U63 - Explorer, RWD, XLT
  11. U64 - Explorer, RWD, Eddie Bauer
  12. U65 - Explorer, RWD, Limited
  13. U73 - Explorer, 4WD, XLT
  14. U74 - Explorer, 4WD, Eddie Bauer
  15. U75 - Explorer, 4WD, Limited
  16. U84 - Explorer, AWD, Eddie Bauer
  17. U85 - Explorer, AWD, Limited

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The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders).

  1. E - 4.0L, SOHC, V6, EFI (Cologne)
  2. 8 - 4.6L, 3-valve, V8, EFI

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The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

  1. 8 - 2008

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

  1. U - Louisville, Kentucky

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VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. This serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

  1. A00001-E99999 - Ford
  2. J00001-L99999 - Mercury

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Scheme 11: Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes
Scheme 11: Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes

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ItemDescription
1Exterior paint code
2Region code
3Domestic special order
4Wheelbase code
5Interior trim code
6Tape/paint stripe code
7Radio code
8Axle code
9Transmission code
10Spring code
11Powertrain calibration information

The VC label contains information on the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. This label also includes GVWR information.

If a vehicle requires replacement of the VC label and is 4 years old or less, an authorized dealer must submit the VIN to their respective regional office. The regional office will submit a web form to the assembly plant for the replacement label. Once the label has been printed, a representative from the regional office will deliver the label to the dealer and witness installation on the vehicle. If a vehicle is more than 4 years old and requires a replacement label, the dealer must submit a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters identify the primary body color. The second set of characters (if applicable) identify the vehicle accent or 2-tone body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.

Primary Exterior Color Codes

  1. DX - Dark Blue Pearl - Explorer/Explorer Sport Trac
  2. G2 - Redfire - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
  3. HH - Dark Cherry - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
  4. HS - Earth Pearl - Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
  5. JP - Silver Birch Metallic - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
  6. NL - Orange Frost - Explorer/Explorer Sport Trac
  7. PV - White Chocolate (tri-coat) - Explorer/Mountaineer
  8. UA - Ebony - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
  9. WS - White Suede - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
  10. ZY - Silver Vapor - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac

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  1. 114 - 2,895.6 mm (114 in) - Explorer/Mountaineer
  2. 131 - 3,327.4 mm (131 in) - Explorer Sport Trac

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Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character identifies the interior trim type. The second character identifies the interior trim color.

Interior Trim Type

  1. 3 - Perforated leather seats - Mountaineer
  2. 4 - Leather with heated driver seat - Mountaineer
  3. 8 - Embossed leather with suede insert seats - Mountaineer
  4. I - Leather with power, heated driver and passenger seats - Explorer
  5. R - Value cloth seats - Explorer
  6. S - Premium cloth with power driver seat - Explorer/Mountaineer
  7. T - Leather with power, heated driver seat and memory - Explorer/Explorer Sport Trac
  8. U - Tracks cloth bucket seats - Explorer Sport Trac
  9. V - Leather with power driver seat - Explorer
  10. W - Tracks cloth bucket seats with power driver seat - Explorer Sport Trac
  11. W - Leather trim with suede inserts and power driver seat - Explorer
  12. X - Leather trim with suede inserts and power/heated/memory driver seat - Explorer
  13. Z - Leather with power/heated/memory driver seat - Explorer

Interior Trim Color

  1. C - Camel - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac
  2. W - Charcoal Black - Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac

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Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.

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  1. 3 - AM/FM stereo, 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability
  2. A - AM/FM stereo (dual media), CD player with MP3 capability
  3. Q - AM/FM stereo, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and navigation system

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  1. 45 - 3.55 non-limited slip
  2. 46 - 3.73 non-limited slip

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  1. V - 5-speed automatic, 5R55S
  2. X - 6-speed automatic, 6R60

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Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first characters listed identifies the front springs. The second character listed identifies the rear springs.

Front Springs

  1. A - 8L24-18B036-A - Explorer/Mountaineer
  2. B - 8L24-18B036-B - Explorer/Mountaineer
  3. C - 8L24-18B036-C - Explorer/Mountaineer
  4. D - 8L24-18B036-D - Explorer/Mountaineer
  5. E - 8L24-18B036-E - Explorer/Mountaineer
  6. F - 8L24-18B036-F - Explorer/Mountaineer
  7. A - 8A24-18B036-A - Explorer Sport Trac
  8. B - 8A24-18B036-B - Explorer Sport Trac
  9. C - 8A24-18B036-C - Explorer Sport Trac
  10. D - 8A24-18B036-D - Explorer Sport Trac
  11. E - 7A24-18B036-EA - Explorer Sport Trac
  12. F - 7A24-18B036-FA - Explorer Sport Trac

Rear Springs

  1. A - 8L24-18W002-A - Explorer/Mountaineer
  2. B - 8L24-18W002-B - Explorer/Mountaineer
  3. C - 8L24-18W002-C - Explorer/Mountaineer
  4. D - 8L24-18W002-D - Explorer/Mountaineer
  5. B - 8A24-18W002-BD - Explorer Sport Trac
  6. D - 8A24-18W002-AF - Explorer Sport Trac
  7. F - 8A24-18W002-CB - Explorer Sport Trac

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Scheme 21: Powertrain Calibration Information
Scheme 21: Powertrain Calibration Information

Note. Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the VC label. Because of this, calibration identification consisting of more than 5 characters will wrap to the second line on the VC label.

Powertrain calibration information is printed in the lower right corner of the VC label. Only base calibration information is printed. Revision levels will not appear, however, they can be found in OASIS. For the current model year, Ford Motor Company is using 3 different protocols which describe powertrain base calibration. These protocols are designed to provide worldwide standardization for vehicle calibration. If the electronic calibration strategy was introduced in 1998 and carried into the current model year, Protocol 1 will be used. Refer to Protocol 1 below. If the electronic calibration strategy was introduced in 1999 and carried into the current model year, Protocol 2 will be used. Refer to Protocol 2 below. For electronic calibration strategy introduced in 2000 and beyond, Protocol 3 will be used. Refer to Protocol 3 below.

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ItemDescription
1Model year (model year in which calibration strategy was first introduced)
2Engine code
3Engine revision level

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ItemDescription
1Model year (model year in which calibration strategy was first introduced)
2Engine code
3Transmission code
4Emission standard (designates the specific country emission standard)
5Design level (design level assigned to the engine)

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ItemDescription
1Model year (model year in which calibration strategy was first introduced)
2Vehicle code
3Transmission code
4Unique calibration (designates different hardware to similar vehicles). Example: tires, drive ratios, etc.
5Fleet code (describes fleet to which the vehicle belongs). Example: 6 - evaporative emissions
6Certification region (lead region where multiple regions are included in one calibration). Example: A - U.S. federal
7Revision level (will advance as revisions occur). Not printed on label

Protocol 3

The following offers a more detailed explanation of the coding strategy used in Protocol 3.

Model Year

  1. 1 - 2001
  2. 2 - 2002
  3. 3 - 2003
  4. 4 - 2004
  5. 5 - 2005
  6. 6 - 2006
  7. 7 - 2007
  8. 8 - 2008

Vehicle Line

  1. U5 - Explorer/Mountaineer
  2. UK - Explorer Sport Trac

Transmission

  1. 1 - Automatic transmission

Unique Calibration

The Emissions/CAFE/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning these calibration numbers. Unique calibration identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate tires, drive configurations, final drive ratios and other calibration-significant factors.

These 2 characters are chosen by the analyst to provide identifiable information unique to each calibration. For example, using the number 2 to denote a 2-valve engine versus using the number 4 to denote a 4-valve engine, offers an easily identifiable difference.

Fleet Code

  1. 1 - HDGE/Dyno
  2. 2 - Fast AMA, U.S.
  3. 3 - ADP, U.S.
  4. 4 - Not assigned
  5. 5 - Not assigned
  6. 6 - Evaporative emissions
  7. 7 - MACCA
  8. 8 - On-board diagnostics (OBD)
  9. 9 - Not assigned

Certification Region

  1. 5 - U.S. 50 states
  2. A - U.S. federal, including altitude, may include Canada and/or Mexico
  3. B - U.S. California, includes U.S. green states
  4. C - Canada
  5. D - China
  6. E - European Community (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)
  7. F - Extended European Community (E plus Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Yugoslavia)
  8. G - Gulf Cooperative Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE)
  9. H - Hong Kong
  10. J - Japan
  11. K - Korea
  12. L - Malaysia
  13. M - Mexico
  14. N - New Zealand
  15. P - Australia
  16. Q - South America (Brazil)
  17. S - Singapore
  18. T - Taiwan
  19. V - Vietnam
  20. X - Rest of World (ROW)
  21. Y - Military
  22. Z - Israel

Revision Level (not printed on label)

  1. 91-99 - Hardware calibration levels
  2. 01-04 - Preliminary levels
  3. 00 - Job 1 production (initial calibration)
  4. 05-09 - Pre-job 1 revisions to calibrations
  5. 10-89 - Post-job 1 revisions to calibrations
  6. 0B - Durability test level
  7. BD - On-board diagnostics (OBD) intermediate level (pre-05)

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