2006 Ford Explorer Service & Repair Manual

Identification Codes Printable View (621 KB) Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Tag Locator 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. SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2006 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 06/29/2005 Item Description 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3 Vehicle line, series, body type 24.01.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1820\S6N~us~en~file=S6N01001.htm~g...

World Manufacturer Identifier The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier. 1FM — Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) 4M2 — Ford Motor Company (Mercury), USA, MPV Brake Type and 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. This code may also identify the vehicle safety restraint system. E — 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air canopy Line, Series and Body Type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number 24.01.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1820\S6N~us~en~file=S6N01001.htm~g...

VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line, series and body type. U62 — Explorer, 4x2, XLS, MPV U63 — Explorer, 4x2, XLT, MPV U64 — Explorer, 4x2, Eddie Bauer, MPV U65 — Explorer, 4x2, Limited, MPV U72 — Explorer, 4x4, XLS, MPV U73 — Explorer, 4x4, XLT, MPV U74 — Explorer, 4x4, Eddie Bauer, MPV U75 — Explorer, 4x4, Limited, MPV U36 — Mountaineer, 4x2, base-level model, MPV U37 — Mountaineer, 4x2, mid-level model, MPV U38 — Mountaineer, 4x2, high-level model, MPV U46 — Mountaineer, all-wheel drive (AWD), base-level model, MPV U47 — Mountaineer, AWD, mid-level model, MPV U48 — Mountaineer, AWD, high-level model, MPV Engine Type The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders). E — 4.0L, SOHC, V6, EFI 8 — 4.6L, 3-valve, V8, EFI Check Digit 24.01.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1820\S6N~us~en~file=S6N01001.htm~g...

The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit. Model year The tenth VIN position is the model year code. 6 — 2006 Assembly Plant The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. U — Louisville, Kentucky Z — St. Louis (Hazelwood), Missouri Build Sequence 24.01.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1820\S6N~us~en~file=S6N01001.htm~g...

VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. A00001-E99999 — Ford J00001-L99999 — Mercury Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator 24.01.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1820\S6N~us~en~file=S6N01001.htm~g...

The vehicle (VC) label contains information on the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. This label also includes gross vehicle weight (GVWR) information. Exterior Paint Item Description 1 Exterior paint code 2 Region code 3 Domestic special order 4 Wheelbase code 5 Brake code 6 Interior trim code 7 Tape/paint stripe code 8 Radio code 9 Axle code 10 Transmission code 11 Spring code 12 Powertrain calibration information 24.01.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1820\S6N~us~en~file=S6N01001.htm~g...

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 DX — Dark Blue Pearl — Explorer G2 — Redfire — Explorer/Mountaineer G3 — Pueblo Gold — Explorer/Mountaineer G4 — Cashmir (tri-coat) — Explorer/Mountaineer HH — Dark Cherry — Explorer JP — Silver Birch Metallic — Mountaineer T3 — Satellite Silver — Mountaineer T7 — Dark Stone — Explorer/Mountaineer TK — Mineral Gray Metallic — Explorer/Mountaineer UA — Ebony — Explorer/Mountaineer YZ — Oxford White — Explorer/Mountaineer Exterior Accent Color Codes G3 — Pueblo Gold — Explorer Wheelbase 24.01.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1820\S6N~us~en~file=S6N01001.htm~g...

114 — 114 inches (2,896 mm) Brake Type 4 — Roll stability control brake system Interior Trim 24.01.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1820\S6N~us~en~file=S6N01001.htm~g...

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 R — Cut Glass cloth — Explorer XLS S — Treads cloth, 6-way adjustable driver seat — Explorer XLT/Mountaineer T — Milled Pebble leather, 10-way adjustable driver seat — Explorer XLT V — Milled Pebble leather, 10-way adjustable driver seat — Explorer XLT W — Preferred leather with suede insert, 10-way adjustable driver seat — Explorer Eddie Bauer X — Preferred leather with suede insert — Explorer Eddie Bauer Y — Imola/Milled Pebble leather, 10-way adjustable driver seat — Explorer Eddie Bauer Z — Imola/Milled Pebble leather — Explorer Limited/Eddie Bauer 3 — Imola perforated leather, power driver seat — Mountaineer 4 — Imola perforated leather, power driver and front passenger seats — Explorer 8 — Embossed leather with suede insert, 10-way adjustable driver seat, 6-way adjustable front passenger seat — Mountaineer Interior Trim Color C — Camel — Explorer/Mountaineer L — Medium Light Stone — Explorer/Mountaineer W — Charcoal Black — Explorer/Mountaineer Tape/Paint Stripe 24.01.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1820\S6N~us~en~file=S6N01001.htm~g...

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply. Radio Type 3 — AM/FM stereo, 6-disc in-dash compact disc (CD) changer with MP3 capability 9 — AM/FM stereo, cassette, CD player with MP3 capability A — AM/FM stereo (dual media), CD player with MP3 capability Q — AM/FM stereo, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and navigation system Axle Type 24.01.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1820\S6N~us~en~file=S6N01001.htm~g...

2006 Ford Explorer Service & Repair Manual

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