2001 Ford Ranger Service & Repair Manual

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 (WMI) The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI). 1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2001 Ranger Workshop Manual Item Description 1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI) 2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code 3 Vehicle line, series, body type code 4 Engine type code 5 Computer generated check digit 6 Model year code 7 Assembly plant code 8 Production sequence number

1FD — Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle Brake, Restraint 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). Z — 5,001 - 6,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags Y — 4,001 - 5,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type. R08 — 4x2, Regular cab (electric) R10 — 4x2, Regular cab R11 — 4x4, Regular cab R14 — 4x2, SuperCab R15 — 4x4, SuperCab Engine Code

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders. C — 2.5L, SOHC, four cylinder, gas D — 2.3L, EFI, four cylinder, gas U — 3.0L, V6, gas E — 4.0L, SOHC, V6, gas 1 — 336V-75 HP electric (nickel metal hydride) 7 — 336V-75 HP electric (lead acid) Check Digit The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit. Model Year The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

1 — 2001 Assembly Plant The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. P — Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota) T — Edison (Edison, New Jersey) Production Sequence Number 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 Vehicle Certification (VC) Label

The upper portion of 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). Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Incomplete Vehicle (Typical) 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 Calibration numbering

Paint Code Exterior paint codes may be listed as a two-part code. The first set of letters/numbers identify the vehicle primary body color. The second set of letters/number (if applicable) identify a two-tone or accent body color. B6 — Mandarin Gold B2 — Harvest Gold E4 — Vermilion FL — Toreador Red LL — Wedgewood Blue TS — Silver Frost FY — Woodland Green LZ — Bright Island Blue UA — Ebony YZ — Oxford White

BZ — Chrome Yellow Wheelbase 112 — 112-inch wheelbase 118 — 118-inch wheelbase 126 — 126-inch wheelbase Brake Type

B — Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Interior Trim Interior trim codes are listed as a two-part code. The first code listed, identifies the trim level. The second code listed, identifies the interior trim color. Interior Trim Type

H — Simulated Split Vinyl Bench Seat E — Cirrus Cloth 60/40 Split Bench Seat G — Triad Luxury Sport Bucket Seats F — Cloth/Vinyl 60/40 Split Bench Seat Interior Trim Color T — Dark Graphite X — Medium Prairie Tan Tape/Paint Stripe P — Platinum, Styleside S — Silver, Styleside R — Metallic Orange L — Metallic Blue 1 — Platinum, Flareside 2 — Silver, Flareside G — Burnt Orange (Mexico units only) B — Pastel Blue (Mexico units only) Radio Type

7 — AM/FM stereo with clock Z — AM/FM stereo with single compact disc (CD) player K — AM/FM stereo (dual media) cassette with compact disc (CD) player 1 — AM/FM stereo with six disc compact disc (CD) changer Y — Delete radio Axle Code

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