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:

    Assembly
    1. Install the new O-ring. 2. Assemble the gear shifter forks. 1. Install the gear shift plate into the gear shifter fork. 2. Install the gear shift fork inserts. 3. NOTE: Position the narrow side of the C-shaped gear selector interlock sleeve in ...

    Removal
    NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts. 1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height. Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve. During installation, raise the suspension to this reference ...

    Manual seats
    WARNING: Do not adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Rock the seat backwards and forwards after releasing the lever to make sure that it is fully engaged. Moving the seats backward and forward Recline adjustment WARNIN ...