1988 Ford Mustang Data Explorer summary
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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1988 style information including Special Models)


Coupe

Hatchback

Convertible

In 1988, the Mustang offered two engine options: a 2.3L 4-cylinder and a 5.0L V8. All three body styles (2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback, and convertible) were available in the base level FX options group. The hatchback and convertible also came in a sportier GT. This was the first year where there were no basic body line or front grille changes between the LX and GT models. The GT model came with a larger engine, dual exhaust, better handling options, and the Aero Package which included a rear spoiler, styled 15x7 inch aluminum wheels, upgraded tires, round Hella fog lamps, center console, high back bucket seats, and tinted windows. Yellow was also reintroduced as a standard color after last being offered in 1983.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

Production Totals (compare years)

Total VIN VCT Body Sub-Total
211,225 P40 66B Coupe LX 53,221
P41 61B Hatchback LX 75,636
P42 61B Hatchback GT 50,294
P44 66B Convertible LX 13,900
P45 66B Convertible GT 18,174

Paint Color Codes (compare years, large examples, paintref.com - codes, chips)

Code Sample Mfg Code
Black 1C M1724
Dark Gray (Smoke metallic) 1D M6044
Light Gray (Smoke) 1K M6062
Scarlet Red 2D M6236
Cabernet Red 2H M6156
Medium Shadow Blue 3R M6225
Mimosa Yellow 66 M6316
Dark Brown 6L M6279
Bright Regatta Blue 7H M5979
Dark Shadow Blue 7N M6188
Sand Beige 8L M5978
Oxford White 9L M5920

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1988 performance information)

VIN Displacement Type Compression Max Power (net) Max Torque (net)
2.3L 88hp 4-cyl A 140ci 2.3L EFI SOHC 9.5:1 88hp 3800rpm 130ft-lb 2800rpm
5.0L 225hp V8 (GT, LX 5.0) E 302ci 5.0L EFI HO 9.2:1 225hp 4200rpm 300ft-lb 3200rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)


Manufacturer: 1FA = Ford Motor Company USA Ford Passenger Car
Safety: B = Active Seat Belts
Body:
P40 = Coupe LX
P41 = Hatchback LX
P42 = Hatchback GT
P44 = Convertible LX
P45 = Convertible GT
Engine:
A = 2.3L 88hp 4-cylinder
E = 5.0L 225hp HO V8
Check Digit: 0-9 or X
Year: J = 1988
Assembler: F = Dearborn, Michigan
Unit Number: 1988 Mustangs start at 100001
The VIN number is on top edge of the dash on the driver's side visible through the windshield.

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