Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

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.

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

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:

    Driver and passenger airbags
    WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by t ...

    Radiator
    Removal and Installation 1. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section. 2. NOTE: RH is shown LH is similar. Disconnect the two coolant hoses. 3. Remove the bolts an ...

    Rear-view camera system
    WARNING: The rear view camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the interior and exterior mirrors for maximum coverage. WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under ...