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Dec 23, 2003 | 01:07 PM

soccertl

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This is just a curiosity question. My VIN doesn't seem to fit all the numbers listed above. Mine is:

1FTYR14VXXPA36431

I have a 1999 Ford Ranger Extended Cab with a 3.0L engine. I guess my confusion is my GVWR of Y and my engine code of V. Shouldn't the engine code be a U? What is a V engine type?

Also, since my GVWR is Y does this mean I am really driving a semi? Thanks.

Dec 23, 2003 | 02:13 PM

ejpreston

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I think the difference in the "U" and "V" engine codes has to do with the FFV (Flex. Fuel Vehicle) engine. I think the different letters just differenciate between FFV 3.0 and a regular 3.0.

Dec 23, 2003 | 02:53 PM

99xlt4.04x4

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There is a page HERE that will tell you. Are you sure that is your VIN. I mean mine had a few #'s like the GVWR that were off (Z), but all the others were right. Who knws? you can do a ford VIN search on yahoo, and try to figure it out if you really want to.

Dec 23, 2003 | 03:02 PM

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Y — 4,001 – 5,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags.

U — 3.0L, V6, gas.
V — 3.0L, V6, flex-fuel.

Dec 23, 2003 | 03:02 PM

99xlt4.04x4

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what about a Z in the GVWR Spot?

Dec 23, 2003 | 03:03 PM

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The "V" is a Flex Fuel engine, "U" is standard engine. You have FFV engine with the "V".

Dec 23, 2003 | 03:06 PM

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Z — 5,001 – 6,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags.

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Dec 23, 2003 | 05:55 PM

Ken00

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Thats from my 2000 Ford manual, I can look in the brochure to confirm if this was possible, just let me know.

Was just thinking, if the truck weights in at 3400# and you can carry 1600# that gets you there.

Last edited by Ken00; Dec 23, 2003 at 06:24 PM.

Dec 23, 2003 | 07:51 PM

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99xlt4.04x4

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Yeah Ken , you're right. I looked at the door sticker and it says 5,080#. doesn't seem like it would be that muck. I guess it is though.

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