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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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