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Model Year

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Model Year

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The tenth VIN position is t model year code.

4 - 2004