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

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

Tape/Paint Stripe Codes

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

Radio Codes

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

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

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:

    Removal
    1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. 3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the drive pinion bearing preload adjustment. CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses ...

    Spark Plug
    Removal 1. Remove the ignition coil on plug. For additional information, refer to Ignition Coil-Coil On Plug in this section. 2. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs (12405). ...

    Link - Stabilizer Bar
    Removal CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...