2003 Ford Ranger OEM Service & Repair Manual

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Identification Codes Vehicle identification Number (VIN) Locator 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. SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2003 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 23.11. 2011 file:///C:/Ford/2000-2004/tsocache/SHEF_3976/S3L~us~en~...

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 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). Y — 4,001 - 5,000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags Z — 5,001 - 6,000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type 5 Computer generated check digit 6 Model year code 7 Assembly plant code 8 Production sequence number 23.11. 2011 file:///C:/Ford/2000-2004/tsocache/SHEF_3976/S3L~us~en~...

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 (two-door) R15 — 4x4, SuperCab (two-door) R44 — 4x2, SuperCab (four-door) R45 — 4x4, SuperCab (four-door) Engine Code The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders. 7 — 336V-75 HP electric (lead acid) D — 2.3L, EFI, four cylinder, gas E — 4.0L, EFI, SOHC, V6, gas U — 3.0L, EFI, OHV, V6, gas V — 3.0L, EFI, OHV, V6, flex-fuel Check Digit 23.11. 2011 file:///C:/Ford/2000-2004/tsocache/SHEF_3976/S3L~us~en~...

The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit. Model Year The tenth VIN position is the model year code. 3 — 2003 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 23.11. 2011 file:///C:/Ford/2000-2004/tsocache/SHEF_3976/S3L~us~en~...

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. Ford Motor Company — A00001-E99999 Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator 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). 23.11. 2011 file:///C:/Ford/2000-2004/tsocache/SHEF_3976/S3L~us~en~...

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 23.11. 2011 file:///C:/Ford/2000-2004/tsocache/SHEF_3976/S3L~us~en~...

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. AQ — Arizona Beige BZ — Chrome Yellow E4 — Vermilion (clear coat) FL — Medium Toreador Red (clear coat) LL — Deep Wedgewood Blue (clear coat) PX — Dark Highland Green (clear coat) SN — Sonic Blue (clear coat) TS — Silver Frost (clear coat) UA — Ebony (clear coat) YZ — Oxford White (clear coat) Wheelbase 23.11. 2011 file:///C:/Ford/2000-2004/tsocache/SHEF_3976/S3L~us~en~...

112 — 112-inch (2,845 mm) wheelbase 118 — 118-inch (2,997 mm) wheelbase 126 — 126-inch (3,200 mm) wheelbase Brake Type B — Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) 23.11. 2011 file:///C:/Ford/2000-2004/tsocache/SHEF_3976/S3L~us~en~...

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 — Montana split vinyl bench seat J — Affinity cloth 60/40 bench seat K — Affinity cloth sport bucket seats L — Stockton cloth sport bucket seats Interior Trim Color B — Ebony T — Dark Graphite X — Medium Prairie Tan Tape/Paint Stripe 23.11. 2011 file:///C:/Ford/2000-2004/tsocache/SHEF_3976/S3L~us~en~...

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply. Radio Type 1 — AM/FM stereo with six disc compact disc (CD) changer and clock 7 — Electronic AM/FM stereo with clock K — AM/FM stereo (dual media) cassette with compact disc (CD) player and clock 23.11. 2011 file:///C:/Ford/2000-2004/tsocache/SHEF_3976/S3L~us~en~...

2003 Ford Ranger OEM Service & Repair Manual

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