| Identifier | Code | Details |
|---|---|---|
| World Manufacturer Identifier (1-3) | 1FA | Ford, USA, passenger car |
| Restraint System Type (4) | F | Active safety belts ? all positions, second generation air bags. |
| Vehicle Type (5) | P | Passenger Car ? Ford North American Vehicles |
| Line, series, body type (6-7) | 46 | Mustang (2-door convertible, Cobra) |
| Engine type (8) | V | 4.6L, EFI (DOHC), eight cylinder |
| Check digit (9) | 4 | is valid (see below) |
| Vehicle Model Year (10) | X | 1999 |
| Assembly Plant (11) | F | Dearborn, Michigan (USA) |
| Production Sequence Number (12-17) | 198076 | Note: consecutive unit numbering began at 100001 |