2008 Ford Ranger - R3 (P150 NA) Service & Repair Manual

100-01 Identification Codes 2008 Ranger DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 05/31/2007 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. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office. 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

Item Description 6 Model year code 7 Assembly plant code 8 Production sequence number 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 Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

R10 — Rear wheel drive (RWD), Regular cab R11 — Four wheel drive (4WD), Regular cab R14 — RWD, SuperCab (2-door) R15 — 4WD, SuperCab (2-door) R44 — RWD, SuperCab (4-door) R45 — 4WD, 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. Model Year The tenth VIN position is the model year code. 8 — 2008 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. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame. Ford Motor Company — A00001-L99999 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).

If a vehicle requires replacement of the VC label and is 4 years old or less, an authorized dealer must submit the VIN to their respective regional office. The regional office will submit a web form to the assembly plant for the replacement label. Once the label has been printed, a representative from the regional office will deliver the label to the dealer and witness installation on the vehicle. If a vehicle is more than 4 years old and requires a replacement label, the dealer must submit a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Item Description 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 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 CX — Dark Shadow Gray D3 — Torch Red G2 — Redfire G3 — Pueblo Gold G9 — Vista Blue U3 — Valencia UA — Ebony YN — Silver Metallic #2 YZ — Oxford White 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 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 60/40 split bench seat R — Mortar cloth 60/40 split bench seat S — Mortar cloth bucket seats T — Imola leather 60/40 split bench seat U — Imola leather bucket seats V — Link weave cloth bucket seats

Interior Trim Color F — Medium/Dark Flint P — Medium Pebble Tape/Paint Stripe 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) 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) — 2,750 lb GVW R8— 4.10 limited slip (8.8 inch) — 3,600 lb GVW Transmission Type D — 5-speed automatic (5R44E/5R55E) J — 5-speed manual (R1HD) — 4.0L engine R — 5-speed manual (M5R1) — 2.3L and 3.0L engines

Spring Codes 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 22 — 5L54-5310-BA (coil) 33 — 5L54-5310-LA (coil) 55 — 5L54-5310-KA (coil) AA — 5L54-5310-AA (coil) CC — 5L54-5310-MA (coil) DD — 5L54-5310-DA (coil) EE — 5L54-5310-EA (coil) Front Torsion Bar Codes 1 — F67A-5B326-FA (RH) 1 — F67A-5B327-FA (LH) B — F57A-5B326-BC (RH) B — F57A-5B327-BC (LH) F — F57A-5B326-FC (RH) F — F57A-5B327-FC (LH) Rear Spring Codes 33 — 4L54-5560-DA (leaf) CC — 4L54-5560-GA (leaf) KK — 4L54-5560-EA (leaf) Powertrain Calibration Information

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