Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Paint Codes

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 color.

  • B7 - Zinc Yellow (clear coat)
  • CX - Dark Shadow Gray Metallic
  • D3 - Colorado Red (clear coat)
  • G2 - Redfire (water based) clear coat
  • L2 - True Blue (water based) clear coat
  • L5 - Azure Blue (water based) clear coat (Mach One only)
  • SN - Sonic Blue (water based) clear coat
  • SU - Amazon Green (water based) clear coat
  • UA - Ebony (clear coat)
  • YN - Silver Metallic (water based) clear coat
  • Z1 - Oxford White (clear coat)

Brake Codes

Brake Codes

The brake type codes are:

  • 2 - Four-wheel disc with anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • 3 - Traction control
  • 5 - Four-wheel disc with anti-lock brake system (ABS) and traction control
    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 ...

    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 cl ...

    Other materials:

    Component Tests
    Ball Joint Inspection 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel bearings. 3. Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm (3079) to be tested. 4. While an assistant pul ...

    Removal
    Convertible 1. For removal of the back window glass, refer to Section. Coupe WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting glass from the vehicle. 2. Remove the roof side ...

    Disassembly
    NOTE: The steering gear is serviceable as either a long or short rack assembly. This procedure covers the removal and installation of the components not supplied with a short rack assembly. On short rack assembly only the front wheel spindle tie-rods and fro ...