Ford Mustang Service Manual: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 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 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 up ...
Other materials:
Lower Intake Manifold
Engine Component View
Cylinder Heads and Valve Train Components
Engine Front Cover Components
Engine Components
Cylinder Block and Lower End Components
Engine (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
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Inspection and Verification
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel (3600) at the stops for an
extended amount of
time. Damage to the power steering pump (3A674) will result.
NOTE: Make the following preliminary checks before repairing the
steering system:
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Assembly
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the 10 bolts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the b ...