1983 Ford Mustang Parts and Specs

1983 Mustang VIN Decoder

Engine Code

Engine/Body/Options

• 1FA

• Ford Motor Co.

• B

• Restraint system (B-active belts)

• P

• Passenger Car

• 26

• Body code (26 - 2dr sedan, 27 - 2dr convertible, 28 - 3dr hatchback)

• A

• 2.3L 2V 4cyl 88hp

• T

• 2.3L EFI 4cyl 145hp (Turbo GT)

• 3

• 3.8L 2V V-6 112hp

• M

• 5.0L 4V V-8 175hp

• 6

• Check digit (varies)

• D

• Year (D - 1983)

• F

• Plant (F-Dearborn)

• 000001

• Consecutive unit number

Example: 1FABP26A6DF000001

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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