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 ...
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Anti-theft system
The active anti-theft system is designed to warn you in the event of
unauthorized vehicle entry and is also designed to help prevent
unwanted towing of the vehicle.
You can choose what is monitored by arming the system in different
ways.
Partial Monitor Mode
...
Refrigerant Identification Testing
Special Tool(s)
Refrigerant Identifier with Air-
Radicator
198-00003 or equivalent
1. NOTE: An A/C refrigerant analyzer must be used to identify gas
samples taken directly from the
refrigeration system or storage containers prior to recoveri ...
Accelerator Cable - 4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and
shaft arm.
2. Remove the bolts retaining the accelerator cable to the dash panel.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating ...
