Common questions

What does VIN code K mean?

What does VIN code K mean?

In this group, the first digit or letter identifies the country of origin. For example, cars made in the U.S. start with 1, 4 or 5. Canada is 2, and Mexico is 3. Japan is J, South Korea is K, England is S, Germany is W, and Sweden or Finland is Y. The second element in this group tells you about the manufacturer.

What is the engine number on a 2001 Ford Explorer?

Kit number 2U3Z-6D256-AA is for balance shaft engines in 1999 to 2001 4×4 Explorer/Mountaineer, 2001 to 2002 4×4 Sport/Sport Trac and all 2002 Explorer/Mountaineer (except engine codes 2G-960-AA and 2G-964-AA).

What is the timing chain number on a Ford Explorer?

The redesigned Ford primary timing chain service kit includes an improved chain tensioner and chain guide, chain, jackshaft and sprockets. Kit number 2U3Z-6D256-AA is for balance shaft engines in 1999 to 2001 4×4 Explorer/Mountaineer, 2001 to 2002 4×4 Sport/Sport Trac and all 2002 Explorer/Mountaineer (except engine codes 2G-960-AA and 2G-964-AA).

How to tell what type of engine you have by the Ford VIN?

Use the following list to determine the engine type based upon the eighth character of the VIN sequence if the vehicle is a light truck.

What is the horsepower of a Ford Explorer?

Rated at a rather anemic 210 horsepower, the 4.0L SOHC V6 is not exactly a high output engine. It also has an unusual overhead cam drive setup.

What kind of transmission does a Ford Explorer use?

Ford Automatic Transmission Application Guide Model Years Engine Type / Size TYPE EXPEDITION 2007-2008 V8 5.4L 6R75/80 EXPLORER 95-96 V6 4.0L 4R55E EXPLORER 96-01 V8 5.0L 4R70W EXPLORER 97-01 V6 4.0L 5R55E

Use the following list to determine the engine type based upon the eighth character of the VIN sequence if the vehicle is a light truck.

What’s the second character in the Ford VIN?

Verify that the second character of the vehicle’s VIN is “F,” which is representative of a portion of the World Manufacturer Identification number assigned to Ford vehicles by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

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