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Aug 1, 2003 | 04:09 AM

Ranger1500

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Engine number stamp

Rockledge, I believe you are correct in saying that the engine number is NOT the last 8 of the VIN. I just want to write the exact quote from my Owner's Manual:

"The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped)."
-Owner's Guide Ranger 2000 Model Year P. 219

I thought this was probably a typo because when the numbers on those components did not match the last 8 of my VIN I was sweating bullets thinking I got sold a rebuild or salvage or stolen truck or something, so I checked my dad's 2000 Ranger bought new from factory and his didn't match either. Then I felt better.

This stupid owner's manual typo cost me a sleepless night

Aug 1, 2003 | 06:57 AM

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Take a look through this thread, it has a breakdown and description of a Ford VIN:

What does a VIN really mean?

Nov 14, 2008 | 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockledge

Take a look through this thread, it has a breakdown and description of a Ford VIN:

What does a VIN really mean?

I believe the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) started around 1969 or so in an effort to better identify a vehicle as belonging to a given set of ownership papers, was used on the manufacturers certificate of origin (MSO?) to help the DMV create the original title and especially was important to clearly identify the exact year of manufacture of said vehicle so that dealers would not take certain liberties with establishing the year of the said vehicle being sold. At least that is what I remember from working at a chevy dealer around that time. Boy was management angry when the VIN was first encountered!