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:
Fuel Line Fittings - Push Connect
Special Tool(s)
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling
310-S039 (T90T-9550-S)
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disconnect
WARNING: Do not smoke ...
Diagnostic Instructions - Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan
tool
The symptom chart can be used to help locate the air bag supplemental
restraint system (SRS)
concerns if n ...
Starting a gasoline engine
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases, this helps to warm
up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine:
• Make sure all occupants have f ...
