1980 Ford Mustang VIN Decoder
VIN Decoder
VIN Location
The 1980 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 | 1980 |
| Example | 0F03T100001 |
| 1st = year | 0 = 1980 |
| 2nd = assembly plant | F = Dearborn R = San Jose |
| 3 – 4 = plate code | 02 = Sedan 03= Hatchback 04 = Sedan Ghia 05 = Hatchback Ghia |
| 5 = engine code | A = 2,3L 2V 4 cyl W = 2.3L 4 cyl Turbo B = 3.3L 1V 6 cyl D = 4.2L 2V 8 cyl |
| 6-12 unit number | 100001-599999 |
For 1980 (only) the 2.3 non-turbo and 2.3 turbo engine code in the V?In were both “A”. VIN engine code “W” was not used.