1978 Ford Mustang VIN Decoder
VIN Decoder
VIN Location
The 1978 Mustang VIN number can be found on top edge of the dash on the driver’s side visible through the windshield.
Data Plate Decoder Sheet
| Years | 1978 |
| Example | 8F02F100001 |
| 1st = year | 8 = 1978 |
| 2nd = assembly plant | F = Dearborn R = San Jose |
| 3 – 4 = plate code | 02 = Hardtop 03 = Hatchback 04 = Hardtop Ghia 05 = Hatchback Mach 1 |
| 5 = engine code | Y = 140 ci 2V 4 cyl Z = 171 ci 2V V-6 cyl F = 302 ci 2V 8 cyl |
| 6-12 unit number | 100001-599999 |
