1985 Ford Mustang VIN Decoder
VIN Decoder
VIN Location
The 1985 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
| Year | 1985 |
| Example | 1FABP2736FF123456 |
| 1st 3 digits | 1FA = FoMoCo |
| Restraint System | “B” =active belts |
| Type Vehicle | “P” = Passenger car |
| Body Code | 26 = 2 dr sedan 27 = 2 dr convertible 28 = 3 dr hatchback |
| Engine code | A = 2.3 L 1V 4 cyl W = 2.3L EFI SVO 3 = 3.8L 2V V6 M = 5.0L 4V V8 |
| Check digit | Any digit of 0,1,2,3,4,5 6,7,8,9,0 or X |
| Year | F = 1985 |
| Plant code | F = Dearborn |
| unit Number | 100001-599999 |
There was no “W” engine code in 1985. The “M” engine code was 4V and CFI and for the automatic had two ratings; 165 hp early (before 11/19/84) and 180 hp later.