Ford Mustang Service Manual: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
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 also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
Item | Description |
1 | World manufacturer identifier (WMI) |
2 | Restraint type code |
3 | Line, series, body type (passenger car) |
4 | Engine code |
5 | Computer generated VIN check digit |
6 | Model year code |
7 | Assembly plant code |
8 | Production sequence number |
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
- 1FA - Ford, USA, passenger car
Restraint Type Code
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.
- F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags
Line, Series and Body Type Code
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- P40 - Two-door coupe
- P42 - Two-door coupe, GT (Mach One available in GT Coupe only)
- P44 - Two-door convertible
- P45 - Two-door convertible, GT
- P48 - Two-door coupe, Cobra
- P49 - Two-door convertible, Cobra
Engine Code
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
- 4 - 3.8L, OHV, EFI, six cylinder
- R - 4.6L, DOHC, EFI, eight cylinder (Mach One)
- X - 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, eight cylinder
- Y- 4.6L, DOHC, S/C, EFI, eight cylinder (Cobra)
Computer Generated Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit code (0-9).
Model Year Code
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 3 - 2003
Assembly Plant Code
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- F - Dearborn, Michigan (USA)
Production Sequence Number
The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.
- 100001-599999
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
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Communication Circuit Wiring Repair
Communications Network (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 14 , Multiplex Communication Network for
schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
73 Digital Multimeter or
equivalent
105-R0051
Worldwide Di ...
Brake System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Brake System (Description and Operation)
Component Locations
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The vehicle is equipped with a vacuum-assisted or a hydro-boost power braking
system.
The braking system is a front-to-rear split hydraulic system.
The front wheel brakes utilize a dua ...
Switch - Deactivator
Speed Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 31 , Speed Control for schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equi ...