2006 Ford Ranger Service & Repair Manual

Identification Codes Printable View (563 KB) 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 2006 Ranger Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 06/30/2005 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 05.07.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_3696\S6L~us~en~file=S6L01001.htm~g...

Vehicle Identification Number World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI). 1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed 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 6 Model year code 7 Assembly plant code 8 Production sequence number 05.07.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_3696\S6L~us~en~file=S6L01001.htm~g...

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type. R10 — 4x2, Regular cab R11 — 4x4, Regular cab R14 — 4x2, SuperCab (2-door) R15 — 4x4, SuperCab (2-door) R44 — 4x2, SuperCab (4-door) R45 — 4x4, SuperCab (4-door) Engine Code The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders. D — 2.3L, EFI, 4-cylinder, gas E — 4.0L, EFI, SOHC, V6, gas U — 3.0L, EFI, OHV, V6, gas Check Digit The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit. 05.07.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_3696\S6L~us~en~file=S6L01001.htm~g...

Model Year The tenth VIN position is the model year code. 6 — 2006 Assembly Plant The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. P — Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota) Production Sequence Number 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 05.07.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_3696\S6L~us~en~file=S6L01001.htm~g...

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). Item Description 05.07.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_3696\S6L~us~en~file=S6L01001.htm~g...

Paint Code 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 coat. Primary Body Color AQ — Arizona Beige CX — Dark Shadow Gray D3 — Colorado Red D6 — Screaming Yellow G2 — Redfire SN — Sonic Blue UA — Ebony YN — Silver Metallic #2 YZ — Oxford White 1 Exterior paint code 2 Region code 3 Domestic special order code 4 Wheelbase code 5 Interior trim code 6 Tape/paint pinstripe code 7 Radio code 8 Axle code 9 Transmission code 10 Spring code 11 Calibration numbering 05.07.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_3696\S6L~us~en~file=S6L01001.htm~g...

Accent Body Color CX — Dark Shadow Gray UA — Ebony Wheelbase 112 — 112-inch (2,845 mm) wheelbase 118 — 118-inch (2,997 mm) wheelbase 126 — 126-inch (3,200 mm) wheelbase Interior Trim 05.07.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_3696\S6L~us~en~file=S6L01001.htm~g...

Interior trim codes are listed as a 2-part code. The first code listed identifies the trim level. The second code listed identifies the interior trim color. 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 Tape/Paint Stripe 05.07.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_3696\S6L~us~en~file=S6L01001.htm~g...

Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply. Radio Type 7 — Electronic AM/FM stereo with clock 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 05.07.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_3696\S6L~us~en~file=S6L01001.htm~g...

W — Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with cassette, CD player and clock Z — AM/FM stereo with CD player and clock Axle Code 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) 96 — 3.73 non-limited slip (8.8-inch) 97 — 4.10 non-limited slip (8.8-inch) F6 — 3.73 limited slip (7.5-inch) 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 05.07.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_3696\S6L~us~en~file=S6L01001.htm~g...

2006 Ford Ranger Service & Repair Manual

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