5th Gen 2019+ Ranger VIN - Decoded

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The following information is provided in section 100-01 of the Technical Shop Manual:

The 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 is also found on the VC label. If the VIN plate requires replacement,
authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

1 WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier)
2 Restraint-type and GVWcode
3 Vehicle line, series, body-type code
4 Engine-type code
5 Computer-generated check digit
6 Model year code
7 Assembly plant code
8 Production sequence number

World Manufacturer Identifier
The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier).
1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, Ranger - Chassis Cab
1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (completed vehicle)

Restraint Type
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint and GVW code.
E - 6,001-7,000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags and side impact
inflatable restraints (1st and 2nd row)

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
R1A - Ranger, Super cab, RWD, Pick-up box delete
R1E - Ranger, Super cab, RWD
R1F - Ranger, Super cab, 4WD
R4E - Ranger, SuperCrew cab, RWD
R4F - Ranger, SuperCrew cab, 4WD

Engine Type
The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
H - 2.3L,EcoBoost, 16-valve, Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing), 4-cylinder, Gasoline-fuel

Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
0-9

Model Year
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
K - 2019

Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
L - Michigan Assembly plant (Michigan)

Production Sequence Number
The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric 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.
A00001 - A99999
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Good to know!
 

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Interesting........my check digit (9th position)is an X. Not 0-9
 

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serial number A97624 built 9/19... I didn't think they made that many last year
 

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I've got A02851 and B12311 from 2019. B12311 was an Oct 19 build, very late for a '19.
 

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I've got A02851 and B12311 from 2019. B12311 was an Oct 19 build, very late for a '19.
I beileve they built 2019s thru mid November or so - I can't recall the exact date. 2019 production ended on a Friday and 2020 production began the following Monday.
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