Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). The VC label is located on the left-hand door jamb.

| Item | Description |
| 1 | Exterior paint color code |
| 2 | Region code |
| 3 | Special order code (DSO - domestic special order/ FSO - foreign special order/ PTO - paint, tire option special order) |
| 4 | Brake type code |
| 5 | Interior trim code |
| 6 | Tape/paint stripe code |
| 7 | Radio type code |
| 8 | Axle ratio code |
| 9 | Transmission code |
| 10 | Spring code |
| 11 | Powertrain calibration code |
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Reference
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit alphanumeric
code. The VIN is stamped
on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The
VIN number is als ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Crankshaft Runout
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within
specifications before checking runout.
Use the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixtur ...
Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 90 , Turn/Stop/Hazard Lamps for schematic
and connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually ins ...
Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA)
The EVA is a hand-held electronic diagnostic tool which will assist in
locating the source of
unacceptable vibrations. The vibration sensor can be remotely mounted anywhere
in the vehicle for
testing purposes. The unit displays the three most common vibratio ...
