1972 Mustang VIN Decoder

A good place to start on your 1972 Mustang restoration is understanding which parts and features were included when the car left the factory. You can find out a lot about your 72' Mustang just by looking at the VIN and data plate (or door tag). Using our 1972 Mustang VIN decoder can tell you the body style, color code, interior trim, axle ratio, and transmission, while the VIN can tell you the engine code. By decoding your Mustang's VIN and data plate, you can figure out whether all the parts on your 1972 Mustang are original and what you need to restore it to its former glory.

If you'd rather just type in your data plate information instead of looking through the tables below, use our data plate decoder for first-gen Mustangs.

1972 Mustang VIN Number Location

The easiest place to find the VIN for your 1972 Mustang is under the hood on the driver's side fender apron. If the VIN is not visible there, try removing the fender. You might find an alternate location for the VIN just behind the one shown in our image, but underneath the fender.

1972 Mustang Data Plate Location

The data plate is found attached to the inside of the driver's side door and contains the vehicle's VIN as well. The top line of the data plates displays the categories of each code. These categories are: body, color, trim, date, DSO, axle ratio, and transmission.

Learn more about your 1972 Mustang's interior trim.

Learn more about the Mustang's rear gear ratios. This knowledge will help you know if changing the axle ratio may be right for your build goals.

Compare the specs for all classic Mustang engines in our classic Mustang engine guide.

Use Our 1972 Mustang VIN Decoder to Jumpstart Your Restoration

With your 1972 Ford Mustang's data plate decoded, you'll know what your 1972 Mustang was like when it left the factory.

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If you want to see what came stock on other first-gen Mustangs, check out the VIN and data plate information for these Mustang years: 1964.5, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973.

Image Credit: 1972 Ford Mustang hardtop neg 153506-011, Ford Mustang