Vehicle Identification Number Decoder
| 1st-Origin 1=USA 2=Canada |
| 2nd-Manufacturer F=Ford |
| 3rd-Type Of Vehicle T=Truck |
| 4th-Gross Vehicle Weight Rating A=up to 3,000 lbs. B=3,001-4,000 C=4,001-5,000 D=5,001-6,000 E=6,001-7,000 F=7,001-8,000 G=8,001-8,500 H=8,500-9,000 I=9,000-10,000 |
| 5th-Model R=Ranger U=BroncoII |
| 6th and 7th-Chassis and Body type 10=4X2 Regular Cab 11=4X4 Regular Cab 14=4X2 Super Cab 15=4X4 Super Cab |
| 8th-Engine Size C=2.0L P=2.2L A=2.3L E=2.3L S=2.8L T=2.9L U=3.0L X=4.0L |
| 9th-Unknown |
| 10th-year D=83 E=84 F=85 G=86 H=87 J=88 K=89 L=90 M=91 |
| 11th-Assembly Plant C=Ontario, Canada H=Lorain, Ohio K=Claycomo, Mo. L=Wayne, Mi N=Norfolk, Va P=St. Paul, Mn U=Louisville, Ky Z=Hazlewood, Mo. |
| 12th to 17th-SN# |
Example VIN: 1FTBR10E#HP###### = USA, Ford, Truck, 3,001-4,000, Ranger, 4x2 RegCab, 2.3L, 1997, St. Paul MN.