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:
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Evaporator Core Orifice
NOTE: The evaporator core orifice is an integral part of the condenser
to evaporator line and should
be installed as an assembly with the line.
NOTE: A new evaporator core orifice should be installed whenever a new
A/C compressor is installed.
The evapora ...
Key Programming - Additional Key With One Programmed
Key
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent
diagnostic tool
NOTE: This procedure is used when a customer needs to have an additional key
programmed into the
veh ...
