| Identifier | Code | Details |
|---|---|---|
| World Manufacturer Identifier (1-3) | 1FA | Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company USA Make: Ford Type: Passenger Car |
| Restraint System Type (4) | L | Active Belts (All Positions) and Air Bags (Passenger and Driver) |
| Vehicle Type (5) | P | Passenger Car ? Ford North American Vehicles |
| Line, series, body type (6-7) | 45 | Mustang, GT, 2-Dr Convertible |
| Engine type (8) | X | 4.6L 2V SFI (OHC) |
| Check digit (9) | 1 | is valid (see below) |
| Vehicle Model Year (10) | T | 1996 |
| Assembly Plant (11) | F | Dearborn, Michigan (USA) |
| Production Sequence Number (12-17) | 160899 | Note: consecutive unit numbering began at 100001 |