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:
Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be carried out at
specified intervals. Any
recognized adverse condition should be corrected as soon as possible.
Maximum Oil Change Interval (Normal Schedule)
8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whiche ...
Brake Pads - Cobra
Removal
1. Remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the
reservoir is half full.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified
thi ...
Door Window Glass Adjustment - Height Stop Adjustment
1. Close the front door.
2. Loosen the screws.
3. Raise the door window glass to the desired height.
4. Tighten the screws.
Door Window Glass Adjustment -Stabilizer
1. Raise the door window glass to the full up position.
2. Loosen the bolts.
3. ...
