2003-2006 Ford Ranger Service & Repair Manual

100-01-1 100-01-1 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Identification Codes Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator Item Description The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The 1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI) VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the 2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The rating (GVWR) code VIN number is also found on the vehicle 3 Vehicle line, series, body type code certification (VC) label. 4 Engine type code 5 Computer generated check digit 6 Model year code 7 Assembly plant code 8 Production sequence number

100-01-2 100-01-2 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type Vehicle Identification Number World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type. The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier • R10 — 4x2, Regular cab (WMI). • R11 — 4x4, Regular cab • 1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, • R14 — 4x2, SuperCab (2-door) completed vehicle • R15 — 4x4, SuperCab (2-door) Brake, Restraint Type and Gross Vehicle Weight • R44 — 4x2, SuperCab (4-door) Rating (GVWR) • R45 — 4x4, SuperCab (4-door) Engine Code The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes). The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders. • Y — 4,001 - 5,000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front • D — 2.3L, EFI, 4-cylinder, gas passenger air bags • E — 4.0L, EFI, SOHC, V6, gas • Z — 5,001 - 6,000 pounds GVWR, active safety • U — 3.0L, EFI, OHV, V6, gas belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags

100-01-3 100-01-3 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Check Digit The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. • P — Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota) Production Sequence Number The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit. Model Year The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. • Ford Motor Company — A00001-F99999 The tenth VIN position is the model year code. • 6 — 2006 Assembly Plant

100-01-4 100-01-4 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

100-01-5 100-01-5 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Paint Code 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). Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of letters/numbers identify the vehicle primary body color. The second set of letters/number (if applicable) identify a 2-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear Item Description coat. 1 Exterior paint code Primary Body Color 2 Region code • AQ — Arizona Beige 3 Domestic special order code • CX — Dark Shadow Gray 4 Wheelbase code • D3 — Colorado Red 5 Interior trim code • D6 — Screaming Yellow 6 Tape/paint pinstripe code • G2 — Redfire 7 Radio code • SN — Sonic Blue 8 Axle code • UA — Ebony 9 Transmission code • YN — Silver Metallic #2 10 Spring code • YZ — Oxford White 11 Calibration numbering Accent Body Color • CX — Dark Shadow Gray • UA — Ebony

100-01-6 100-01-6 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Wheelbase Interior Trim • 112 — 112-inch (2,845 mm) wheelbase Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first code listed identifies the trim level. The second • 118 — 118-inch (2,997 mm) wheelbase code listed identifies the interior trim color. • 126 — 126-inch (3,200 mm) wheelbase Interior Trim Type • L — Stockton cloth bucket seats • M — Stockton 2 cloth bucket seats • Q — Cenery grain vinyl split bench seat • R — Mortar cloth split bench seat • S — Mortar cloth bucket seats • T — Imola leather split bench seat • U — Imola leather bucket seats • V — Link weave cloth bucket seats Interior Trim Color • B — Ebony • F — Medium/Dark Flint • P — Medium Pebble

100-01-7 100-01-7 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Tape/Paint Stripe Radio Type • 7 — Electronic AM/FM stereo with clock Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply. • B — Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc compact disc (CD) changer and MP3 capability • E — Electronic AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and MP3 capability (audiophile sound system) • P — AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 capability • W — Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with cassette, CD player and clock • Z — AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock

100-01-8 100-01-8 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Axle Code • R5 — 3.55 limited slip (8.8-inch) • R6 — 3.73 limited slip (8.8-inch) • R7 — 4.10 limited slip (8.8-inch) Transmission Type The following lists the gear ratios on axles. • 86 — 3.73 non-limited slip (7.5-inch) • 87 — 4.10 non-limited slip (7.5-inch) • 95 — 3.55 non-limited slip (8.8-inch) • D — 5-speed automatic (5R44E/5R55E) • 96 — 3.73 non-limited slip (8.8-inch) • J — 5-speed manual (R1HD) • 97 — 4.10 non-limited slip (8.8-inch) • R — 5-speed manual (M5R1) • F6 — 3.73 limited slip (7.5-inch)

100-01-9 100-01-9 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Spring Codes • B — F57A-5B326-BC (RH) • B — F57A-5B327-BC (LH) • F — F57A-5B326-FC (RH) • F — F57A-5B327-FC (LH) Rear Spring Codes • 3 — 4L54-5560-DA (leaf) • C — 3L54-5560-GA (leaf) • K — 4L54-5560-EA (leaf) Powertrain Calibration Information Spring codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first character identifies the front spring/torsion bar code. The second character identifies the rear spring code. Front Spring Codes • 2 — 5L54-5310-BA (coil) • 3 — 5L54-5310-LA (coil) • 5 — 5L54-5310-KA (coil) • A — 5L54-5310-AA (coil) • C — 5L54-5310-MA (coil) • D — 5L54-5310-DA (coil) • E — 5L54-5310-EA (coil) Front Torsion Bar Codes • 1 — F67A-5B326-FA (RH) • 1 — F67A-5B327-FA (LH)

100-01-10 100-01-10 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Protocol 2 NOTE: Powertrain calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line on the vehicle certification label. Because of this, calibration identification consisting of more than 5 characters will wrap to the second line on the vehicle certification (VC) label. Powertrain calibration information is printed in the lower right corner of the vehicle certification label. Only the base calibration information is printed. Revision levels will not appear, however, this information can be found in On Line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS). For the current model year, Ford Motor Company is using three different protocols which describe powertrain Item Description base calibration. These protocols are designed to 1 Model year (model year in which provide worldwide standardization for vehicle calibration strategy was first calibration. If the electronic calibration strategy has introduced) been used since 1998 and carried into the current 2 Engine code model year, Protocol 1 will be used. Refer to 3 Transmission code Protocol 1 below. If the electronic calibration strategy has been used since 1999 and is carried 4 Emission standard (designates the into the current model year, Protocol 2 will be used. specific country emission standard) Refer to Protocol 2 below. Electronic calibration 5 Design level (design level assigned to strategies introduced in the 2000 or later model the engine) years will use Protocol 3. Refer to Protocol 3 below. Protocol 3 Protocol 1 Item Description Item Description 1 Model year (model year in which calibration strategy was first 1 Model year (model year in which introduced) calibration strategy was first introduced) 2 Vehicle code 2 Engine code 3 Transmission code 3 Engine revision level 4 Unique calibration (designates different hardware to similar vehicles). Example: tires, drive ratios, etc.

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