2002 Ford Explorer Service & Repair Manual
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Identification Codes
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is
stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is
also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
Vehicle Identification Number
World Manufacturer Identifier
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
1FM — Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle.
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Item Description
1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI)
2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3 Vehicle line, series and body type code
4 Engine type code
5 Government assigned computer-generated check digit
6 Model year code
7 Assembly plant code
8 Production sequence number
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4M2 — Mercury, USA, multi-purpose vehicle.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code (all
vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
Z — 5001-6000 pounds GVWR, Explorer/Mountaineer with driver and front passenger air bags
(less side impact air curtains).
D — 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR, Explorer/Mountaineer with driver and front passenger air
bags (with side impact air curtains).
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
U62 — Explorer, 4x2, XLS.
U72 — Explorer, 4x4, XLS.
U63 — Explorer, 4x2, XLT.
U73 — Explorer, 4x4, XLT.
U64 — Explorer, 4x2, Eddie Bauer.
U74 — Explorer, 4x4, Eddie Bauer.
U65 — Explorer, 4x2, Limited.
U75 — Explorer, 4x4, Limited.
U66 — Mountaineer, 4x2.
U86 — Mountaineer, all-wheel drive (AWD).
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Engine Code
The eighth VIN position identifies the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
E — 4.0L, EFI, SOHC, six cylinder (V6).
K — 4.0L, EFI, SOHC, six cylinder (V6), flex fuel.
W — 4.6L, EFI, eight cylinder (V8).
Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit.
Model Year Code
The tenth VIN position identifies the vehicle model year.
2 — 2002.
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Assembly Plant Code
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
U — Louisville (Louisville, Kentucky).
Z — St. Louis (Hazlewood, Missouri).
Build Sequence
The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the
vehicle serial and warranty number.
A00001-E99999 — Ford Division.
J00001-L99999 — Mercury Division.
Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
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The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of
manufacture, the certification statement, and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings
(GVWR).
Paint Code
Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 Domestic special order code
4 Wheelbase code
5 Brake code
6 Interior trim code
7 Tape/paint pinstripe code
8 Radio code
9 Axle code
10 Transmission code
11 Spring code
12 Powertrain calibration information
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Vehicle exterior paint codes may be listed as a two-part code. The first set of characters, indicate the
vehicle primary body color. The second set of characters (if applicable), indicate a two-tone or accent
body color.
Primary Color Codes
B2 — Harvest Gold.
FL — Medium Toreador Red.
LD — Medium Wedgewood Blue.
LL — Deep Wedgewood Blue.
UA — Ebony.
WF — White Pearl (tri-coat).
YZ — Oxford White.
ST — Estate Green.
TK — Mineral Gray.
PX — Dark Highland Green.
TS — Silver Frost.
Two-Tone/Accent Color Codes
AQ — Arizona Beige.
T4 — Light Mineral Gray.
FS — Spruce Green.
L4 — Light Wedgewood Blue.
TS — Silver Frost.
Wheelbase
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· 114 — 114 inch wheelbase.
Interior Trim
Interior trim coding is listed as a two-part code. The first character identifies the trim or seating style.
The second character identifies the interior trim color.
Trim Code
A — High Back Value Cloth, Explorer, XLS.
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B — High Back Cloth, Explorer, XLT with power driver seat.
C — High Back Leather, Explorer, XLT with power driver seat.
1 — EC Low Back Cloth, Explorer, XLT.
2 — Low Back Cloth, Explorer, XLT with power driver seat.
H — EC Low Back Leather, Explorer, XLT with power driver seat.
D — Low Back Leather, Explorer, Eddie Bauer with power driver/front passenger seat.
3 — Low Back Leather, Explorer, Eddie Bauer with power driver/front passenger seat and driver
memory seat and driver/front passenger heated seat.
6 — EC Low Back Leather, Explorer, Eddie Bauer with power driver/front passenger seat.
J — EC Low Back Leather, Explorer, Eddie Bauer with power driver/front passenger seat and
driver memory seat and driver/front passenger heated seat.
E — Low Back Leather, Explorer, Limited with power driver/front passenger seat.
4 — Low Back Leather, Explorer, Limited with power driver/front passenger seat and driver
memory seat and driver/front passenger heated seat.
7 — EC Low Back Leather, Explorer, Limited with power driver/front passenger seat.
K — EC Low Back Leather, Explorer, Limited with power driver/front passenger seat and driver
memory seat and driver/front passenger heated seat.
F — Low Back Cloth, Mountaineer with power driver seat.
G — Low Back Leather, Mountaineer with power driver seat.
5 — Low Back Leather, Mountaineer with power driver/front passenger seat and driver memory
seat.
8 — Low Back Leather, Mountaineer with heated, power driver/front passenger seat and driver
memory seat.
2 — EC Low Back Cloth, Mountaineer with power driver seat.
H — EC Low Back Leather, Mountaineer with power driver seat.
Interior Trim Color
P — Medium Dark Parchment.
M — Midnight Black.
T — Dark Graphite.
Tape/Paint Stripe
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Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.
Radio Type
1 — AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6 disc compact disc (CD) changer.
9 — AM/FM stereo with cassette (M110C).
Z — AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD) player.
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K — Luxury AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD) player and cassette.
Axle Type
41 — 3.27 ratio, non-limited slip.
43 — 4.30 ratio, non-limited slip.
45 — 3.55 ratio, non-limited slip.
D4 — 3.73 ratio, limited slip.
44 — 3.73 ratio, non-limited slip with interactive vehicle dynamics (IVD).
Transmission Type
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