The Mustang LX5.0 continues to do well in sales, as it offers all the amenities of the GT without the 200 extra pounds the GT package adds. In addition, the LX body style perfectly conceals the powerful 5.0L V8 engine, creating the ultimate wolf in sheep’s clothing.
1FA - Ford Motor Co.
B - Restraint system (B-active belts)
P - Passenger car
40 - Body code (40 - 2dr LX, 41 - 3dr LX, 42 - 3dr GT, 43 - 3dr GT, 44 - 2dr
LX convertible, 45 - 2dr GT convertible)
A - Engine code
6 - Check digit (varies)
J - Year (J - 1988)
F - Plant (F-Dearborn)
000001 - Consecutive unit number
Example:
1FABP40A6JF000001
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.
