V8 Engine Number Location?

[PG-Zac]

Hi all.
I just imported a 2002 Eddie Bauer V8 Explorer into Botswana.

Unfortunately, the Police need the engine number on the invoice to clear it for importing.

I've searched as much as I can without starting to dismantle the engine, but cannot see the engine number.

Can anybody point me in the right direction to find it?

Cheers.

 

[EXPLORER04]

Code Information

The engine code information label, located on the side of the valve cover and the front side of the valve cover, contains the following:

Engine build date
Engine plant code
Engine code

 

[PG-Zac]

Thanks for that.

Will I need to remove the plastic cover shown on top of the motor, or will I be able to see the number with a mirror under the edge of it?

The vehicle is currently 45 minutes drive away from me , so I need to go prepared.

Cheers.

 

[mkazimu]

Code Information

The engine code information label, located on the side of the valve cover and the front side of the valve cover, contains the following:

Engine build date
Engine plant code
Engine code

 

[mkazimu]

I as well have the same problem for locating engine number for ford explorer V8 ,2002 model.its a 4.6ltr

 

[boominXplorer]

Take the top cover off with 2 10mm and you should see it. You might have to wipe it off to see it.

 

[mkazimu]

Take the top cover off with 2 10mm and you should see it. You might have to wipe it off to see it.

So where the engine manufacturing date is written what i see there is the engine number?can someone send me an image of where engine number for ford explorer 2002 V8 is located.