Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Interior Trim Codes

The interior trim codes are listed below. The first letter/number is for the interior fabric. The second letter is for the interior color.
- 9 - Quantum/Rhodes cloth (base coupe)
- A - Link weave cloth (Mach One)
- M - Nudo Leather (Cobra)
- T - Lea cloth with vinyl (base coupe/convertible)
- U - Shadow/Twill cloth (GT)
- X - Lea cloth with vinyl (GT)
The interior trim colors are:
- 2 - Medium Graphite
- 2 - Medium Graphite/Midnight Black (Cobra)
- H - Medium Parchment
- H - Midnight Black/Medium Parchment (Cobra)
- R - Midnight Black/Colorado Red (Cobra)
- W - Midnight Black
- Z - Oxford White
Tape/Paint Stripe Codes

- P - White/Gray (tape applique emblem)
- X - Black (hood and body tape stripe) - Mach One
Radio Codes

The radio type codes are:
- 2 - Premium electronic AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD) player and clock
- 9 - CDX6+, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc compact disc (CD) changer and MACH 460 subwoofer sound system
- Z - AM/FM stereo, dual media (MP3) with compact disc (CD) player
Axle Ratio Codes

The axle ratio is:
- X5 - 3.8L, non-ABS, 3.27 ratio
- Z5 - 3.8L, ABS, 3.27 ratio
- ME - 4.6L, Mach One, 3.55 ratio
- LE - 4.6L, VX, 3.27 ratio
- TE - 3.55 locker (with independent rear suspension) - Cobra
Transmission Codes

The transmission code is:
- 5-Five-speed manual (T5OD/TR3150) - base
- B-Six-speed manual (T56), Cobra
- K-Five-speed manual (TR3650), GT
- U-Four-speed automatic (AODE/4R70W)
Paint Codes
The first set of paint code letters/numbers listed indicate the vehicle
primary body color. The second
set of paint code letters/numbers listed (if applicable) indicate a two-tone or
accent body co ...
Spring Codes
The spring code portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label identifies
both the front and rear springs.
The first letter/number indicates the front spring code. The second
letter/number indic ...
Other materials:
Window Glass - Door
Removal
1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the interior weatherstrip.
3. Remove the bolts and the stabilizers.
4. Remove the bolts and the upstop brackets.
5. Remove the rivet and the exterior w ...
Principles of Operation
Battery Saver
The battery saver feature provides automatic shut-off of power to demand
and courtesy lamp circuitry.
When the generic electronic module (GEM) detects the ignition switch
circuits are in the key OFF or
removed ignition key positions, powe ...
Bearing Whine
Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually
caused by worn/damaged
pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs
at all driving speeds.
This distinguishes it from gear whine which usually comes ...
