Vehicle Identification Number; Engine Number - Ford 1999 Explorer Owner's Manual

Capacities and specifications

Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
AIR BAG
located on the driver side
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instrument panel.

Engine number

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).
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