1981 Ford Mustang Parts and Specs

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1981 Mustang Overview

The 1981 Mustang again saw very few changes from previous years in the third-generation Foxbody designs. The 1981 model did feature the "Traction-Lok" rear axle, which were specially designed to decrease wheel hop.

This was a landmark year, however, as 1981 was the first time in Mustang history that the hatchback outsold the coupe. This trend continued all throughout the rest of the Foxbody generation, up to 1993. Back to top

1981 Mustang Retail Prices

Model

Model

  • Standard Coupe
  • $5,897
  • Standard Hatchback
  • $6,566
  • Standard Hatchback, Ghia
  • $6,786
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1981 Mustang Production Numbers by Model

Model

Quantity

  • Standard Coupe
  • 77,458
  • Standard Coupe, Ghia
  • 13,422
  • Standard Hatchback
  • 77,399
  • Standard Hatchback, Ghia
  • 14,273
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1981 Mustang Engines

Engine

HP/TQ

0-60

Quarter Mile

  • 2.3L 2V 4cyl
  • 88 HP
  •  
  •  
  • 3.3L 1V 6cyl
  • 94 HP
  • 4.2L 2V V-8
  • 120 HP
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1981 Mustang VIN Decoder

Engine Code

Engine/Body/Options

  • 1FA
  • Ford Motor Co.
  • B
  • Restraint system (B-active belts)
  • P
  • Passenger Car
  • 10
  • Body code (10/14 - 2dr sedan, 15 - 3dr, 12 - 2dr Ghia, 13 - 3dr Ghia)
  • A
  • 2.3L 2V 4cyl 88hp
  • B
  • 3.3L 1V 6cyl 94hp
  • D
  • 4.2L 2V V-8 120hp
  • 6
  • Check digit (varies)
  • B
  • Year (B - 1981)
  • F
  • Plant (F-Dearborn)
  • 000001
  • Consecutive unit number


    Example: 1FABP10A6BF000001

    Location: Stamped on the plate which is riveted to the driver's side of the dash, visible through windshield; the certification label is attached to the rear face of the driver's door.

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1981 Mustang Exterior Colors

Color

Code

  • Black
  • 1C
  • Light Pewter Metallic
  • 1T
  • Bright Bittersweet
  • 2G
  • Midnight Blue Metallic
  • 3L
  • Dark Brown Metallic
  • 5Q
  • Bright Yellow
  • 6N
  • Dark Cordovan Metallic
  • 8N
  • Polar White
  • 9D
  • Medium Pewter Metallic
  • 17
  • Red
  • 24
  • Bright Red
  • 27
  • Pastel Chamois
  • 86
  • Medium Blue Glow
  • 3H
  • Bittersweet Glow
  • 8D
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1981 Mustang Interior Trim Colors

Color

  • Black
  • Wedgewood Blue
  • Red
  • Caramel
  • Vaquero
  • Pewter
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