Vehicle Identification Number

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Vehicle Identification Number
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Fig 1: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
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The first 3 VIN positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).

  • 1ZV - Ford, USA, passenger car
Fig 2: Restraint-Type Code
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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.

  • F - Active safety belts, all positions - driver and front passenger air bags
  • H - Active safety belts, all positions - driver and front passenger air bags with side impact air bags
Fig 3: Line, Series and Body Type Code
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Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

  • T80 - 2-door coupe, base
  • T82 - 2-door coupe, GT
  • T84 - 2-door convertible, base
  • T85 - 2-door convertible, GT
  • T88 - 2-door coupe, GT500
  • T89 - 2-door convertible, GT500
Fig 4: Engine Code
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The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.

  • H - 4.6L, OHC, 3-valve, EFI, 8-cylinder
  • N - 4.0L, SOHC, EFI, 6-cylinder
  • S - 5.4L, DOHC, 4-valve, EFI, supercharged, 8-cylinder
Fig 5: Computer-Generated Check Digit
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The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit code (0-9).

Fig 6: Model Year Code
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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

  • 9 - 2009
Fig 7: Assembly Plant Code
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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

  • 5 - Auto Alliance International (AAI) - Flat Rock, Michigan (USA)
Fig 8: Production Sequence Number
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The last 6 VIN positions are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.

The serial number can also be found on the engine block and transmission.

  • 100001-599999
RENDER: 1.0x

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