Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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
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 ...
Other materials:
Link - Stabilizer Bar
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...
Torque Converter (Description and Operation)
The torque converter transmits and multiplies torque. The torque
converter is a four-element device:
impeller assembly
turbine assembly
reactor assembly
clutch and damper assembly
The standard torque converter components operate as follo ...
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 ...
