CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION

Vehicle ID Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number

The VIN plate is mounted on the driver's side of the instrument panel Explorer 1991-94
and is visible through the windshield. Where to Find Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Explorer 1995-05 1 F M Z U32 E X 1 B A73996 For the 1991-94 Explorer the VIN plate is visible through the driver's
side of the windshield.
World Mfr. Identifier Vehicle Identification Number - 1FMDU34X1MUB04683
1 = USA
2 = Canada 1 F M D U 34 X 1 M U B04683
3 = Mexico
Nation of Origin
Manufacturer 1 = USA 2 = Canada
F = Ford Motor Company Manufacturer
Vehicle Type F = Ford Motor Company
M = Multipurpose Vehicle (MPV) Type of Vehicle
M = Multipurpose Vehicle
GVWR Code* Brakes/Gross Vehicle Weight*
B or U = 3,001-4,000lbs B or U = 3,001-4,000 lbs
C or Y = 4,001-5,000lbs C or Y = 4,001-5,000 lbs
D or Z = 5,001-6,000lbs D or Z = 5,001-6,000 lbs
E or R = 6,001-7,000lbs *Due to varying options available
GVWR code was changed for
F or P = 7,001-8,000lbs certain model years.
*Due to varying options available GVWR Model Line
code was changed for certain models years. U = Explorer
Series Code Chassis & Body Type
22 = 2 Door 4x2
1995-99 Models 24 = 2 Door 4x4
U22 = 2WD Explorer 2 Door 32 = 4 Door 4x2
34 = 4 Door 4x4
U24 = 4WD Explorer 2 Door
Engine Type
U32 = 2WD Explorer 4 Door X = 4.0 Liter 242 CID V6
U34 = 4WD Explorer 4 Door
Check Digit
U35 = AWD Explorer 4 Door (Internal Usage)
2000-05 Models Model Year
M = 1991
U60 = 2WD Explorer 2 Door N = 1992
U70 = 4WD Explorer 2 Door P = 1993
U61 = 2WD Explorer XL 4 Door R = 1994
U71 = 4WD Explorer XL 4 Door Assembly Plant
U62 = 2WD Explorer XLS 4 Door U = Louisville, Kentucky
U72 = 4WD Explorer XLS 4 Door Z = St. Louis, Missouri
U63 = 2WD Explorer XLT 4 Door Numerical Sequence of Assembly
U73 = 4WD Explorer XLT 4 Door Constant "A" until sequence number of 99,999 is reached, then
U83 = AWD Explorer XLT 4 Door changes to constant "B" and so on.
U64 = 2WD Explorer Eddie Bauer
U74 = 4WD Explorer Eddie Bauer
U84 = AWD Explorer Eddie Bauer
U65 = 2WD Explorer Limited
U75 = 4WD Explorer Limited
U85 = AWD Explorer Limited
Engine Code
1995 1997-00 2001
X = 4.0L OHV V6 X = 4.0L OHV V6 E = 4.0L SOHC V6
1996 E = 4.0L SOHC V6 P = 5.0L OHV V8
X = 4.0L OHV V6 P = 5.0L OHV V8 2002-05
P = 5.0L OHV V8 E = 4.0L SOHC V6
K = 4.0L SOHC V6
W = 4.6L SOHC V8
Check Digit (internal usage)
Model Year Code
S = 1995 X = 1999 3 = 2003
T = 1996 Y = 2000 4 = 2004
V = 1997 1 = 2001 5 = 2005
W = 1998 2 = 2002
Assembly Plant
B = Oakville, Ontario-Canada J = Monterrey, Mexico S = Allen Park
C = Ontario-Canada K = Kansas City T = Edison
D = Ohio L = Michigan U = Louisville
E = Kentucky M = Cuautitlan, Mexico V = Valencia
H = Lorain N = Norfolk Z = St. Louis
I = Ipiranga P = Twin Cities
Numerical Sequence of Assembly