Vin decode question?

[Jake N]

So I am looking at getting a truck that is at a body shop. It was totalled out. Front end was not touched so I think I can salvage it. (new cab and bed) Anyway I got the vin number and it is telling me that it is a 2 door and its really a 4-door. And it says that the engine is an explorer not a ranger. WTF? Is this tech page right?http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/VIN_Codes.html
Here is my vin. #1FTZR15E01TA09742
What do you think?

Thanks

 

[Mac]

Didn't know what trim level the truck is so just picked one and got this:

VIN 1FTZR15E01TA09742
Vehicle History Report
Year 2001 Engine Type 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Make Ford Driveline 4WD
Model Ranger Ground Clearance 7.40 in.
Trim Level XLT SuperCab 4.0 Flareside 4WD Front Brake Type Disc
Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake Type Drum
Body Style EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Transmission 5-Speed Manual Overdrive
5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Standard Seating 5
MPG Hwy 19 - 20 miles/gallon Optional Seating No data
MPG City 15 - 16 miles/gallon Tires 245/75R16
Dealer Invoice $19,989 USD Wheelbase 125.90 in.
MSRP $21,965 USD Curb Weight No data lbs


Dave

 

[Jake N]

Wow that will work. Where did you go to get a history report? Thanks for the info.

 

[superds]

Also take a look here for VIN information: https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/vin_tools/default.asp

 

[JD22]

This is from LMC Truck's VIN Identification page.

USA
Ford
Truck
GVWR 5,001 - 6,000 lbs
Ranger
4WD Super Cab 2-door
4.0 liter 242 CID V6
2001
Edison Assembly Plant
9,742'nd made in the first series of 99,999 Rangers.

 

[adsm08]

It's an 01 Ranger with the 4.0 SOHC, and it hasn't had the crusie recall done yet.

 

[Jake N]

Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[snake]

It's an 01 Ranger with the 4.0 SOHC, and it hasn't had the crusie recall done yet.

That bitch'll burn to the ground one day...

 

[adsm08]

That bitch'll burn to the ground one day...

I'm pretty sure that engineering still doesn't know exactly what causes it. I've read the "official" reason for the vehicles catching fire. Doesn't exactly sound plausible to me. Particularly the part where it can happen up to 8 hours after the engine is shut off.