1968 FORD MUSTANG Information Specifications Resources Pictures

A pair of 1968 Ford Mustangs

1968 Ford Mustang

The 1968 Ford Mustang used the same body style as the previous year with minor trim changes. The Mustang emblem was in the middle of the grille with no horizontal or vertical bars attached to the emblem. The air scoop on the side had a cleaner look to it due to the absence of the horizontal stripes.

The 428 Cobra Jet was offered in Fords Mustang fastbacks and coupes and in Torino and Mercury Cougar and Cyclone models. Hooked up with a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. All 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jets had heavier-duty front shock towers. The mighty 1968 Ford 428 Cobra Jet was introduced on April 1, 1968. Rated at 335hp with actual hp around 410. Built with the 428 cid big-car engine, but produced with larger-valve heads and the race-brewed 427's intake manifold. Also optioned with ram-air induction and a functional hood scoop that was mated to a special air cleaner with a vacuum-actuated butterfly valve that funneled air directly into the 735-cfm Holley 4bbl carburetor.

1968 Ford Mustang Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Mustang Series
N/A	01	2-dr Hardtop Cpe - 4P	$2,602	2,635 lbs	249,447
N/A	02	2-dr Fastback Cpe - 4P	$2,712	2,659 lbs	42,325
N/A	03	2-dr Convertible - 4P	$2,814	2,745 lbs	25,376

Notes:

Total Series output was 317,148 units
9,009 Deluxe Hardtops
6,113 Hardtops w/ bench seats
7,661 Deluxe Fastbacks
256 Fastback w/ bench seats
853 Deluxe Hardtops w/ bench seats
3,339 Deluxe Convertibles

Body Type Identification

63A = 2+2 Fastback w/ bucket seats	65B = 2 Dr. Hardtop w/ bucket seats
63B = 2+2 Fastback w/ bucket seats	65C = 2 Dr. Hardtop w/ bench seat
63C = 2+2 Fastback w/bench seat	65D = 2 Dr. Hardtop w/ bench seat Luxury Trim
63D = 2+2 Fastback w/bench seat	76A = Convertible w/ bucket seats
65A = 2 Dr. Hardtop w/ bucket seats	76B = Convertible w/ bucket seats

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Mustang	108 in	183.6 in	70.9 in	58.5 in	58.5 in	6.95 x 14

Vin Number Decoding - 1960 - 1969 Ford (All Models)

Location: stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron. Located on top of dash visible through windshield. On lock face of left front door.

First Symbol - Year

0 = 1960

1 = 1961

2 = 1962

3 = 1963

4 = 1964

5 = 1965

6 = 1966

7 = 1967

8 = 1968

9 = 1969

Second Symbol - Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta	L = Michigan Truck
B = Oakville	N = Norfolk
C = Ontario	P = Twin Cities
D = Dallas	R = San Jose
E = Mahwah	S = Pilot Plant
F = Dearborn	T = Metuchen
G = Chicago	U = Louisville
H = Lorain	W = Wayne
J = Los Angeles	Y = Wixom
K = Kansas City	Z = St. Louis

Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series
01 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop	51 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom)
02 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback	52 = Ford 2 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
03 = Mustang 2 Dr Convertible	53 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
10 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan	54 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Galaxie 500)
11 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan	55 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (Galaxie 500)
12 = Falcon Station Wagon	56 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
20 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Futura)	57 = Ford Convertible (Galaxie 500)
21 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan (Futura)	58 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
22 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Bucket Seats)	60 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (XL)
23 = Falcon Station Wagon (Futura)	61 = Ford Convertible (XL)
30 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop	62 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
31 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan	63 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback Coupe
32 = Fairlane Station Wagon	64 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (LTD)
33 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (500)	65 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe
34 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (500)	66 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
35 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500)	70 = Ford Station Wagon (Ranch Wagon - 6P)
36 = Fairlane Convertible (500)	71 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 6P)
37 = Fairlane Station Wagon (500)	72 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 10P)
38 = Fairlane Station Wagon (Squire)	73 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire - 6P)
40 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500 XL)	74 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Sedan - 10P)
41 = Fairlane Convertible (500 XL)	75 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -6P)
42 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500 GT)	76 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -10P)
43 = Fairlane Convertible (500 GT)	76 = Fairlane Convertible
47 = Fairlane Ranchero	83 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop
48 = Fairlane Ranchero (500)	84 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop (Landau)
49 = Fairlane Ranchero (GT)	87 = Thunderbird 4 Dr Hardtop (Landau)

Fifth Symbol - Engine
A = 8-289	Q = 8-427
B = 6-240	R = 8-427
C = 8-289	S = 8-390
E = 6-240	T = 6-200
F = 8-260	U = 6-170
J = 8-302	V = 6-240
K = 8-289	W = 8-427
L = 8-221	X = 8-352
M = 8-390	Y = 8-390
N = 8-429	Z = 8-390
P = 8-428

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Starting at 100001
Code	Transmission Type
1	3-Speed Manual
5	4-Speed Manual (std. ratio) 2.78 1st.
6	4-Speed Manual (opt. ratio) 2.32 1st.
T	Cruise-O-Matic (FMX-L)
U	C6 Automatic (aluminum 1 piece case)
W	C4 Automatic (aluminum 2 piece case)
X	Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case)
Y	Cruise-O-Matic(C.I. case)
Z	C6 Automatic Special (aluminum 1 piece case)

1968 Ford Mustang Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Last letter in the serial number. Look toward the back of the engine block on the right hand side, above the starter. You will find the casting number at this location.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
T	6-200	120	190	Cruise-O-Matic	1 BC
C	8-289	200	288	Cruise-O-Matic	2 BC
J	8-302	235	310	Not Available	4 BC
X	8-390	280	390	Not Available	2 BC
S	8-390	335	427	Not Available	4 BC
W	8-427	390	460	Cruise-O-Matic	4 BC
R	8-428	425	480	Not Available	2- 4 BC

1968 Ford Mustang Options

Description	Price	Description	Price
200-hp V-8	$105.53	Convenience Group	$32.44
235-hp V-8	$171.77	Fingertip Speed Control (V-8 & SelectShift required)	$78.83
335-hp V-8	$263.71	Remote Control Left Door Mirror	$9.58
390-hp V-8	$622.00	Select-Aire Conditioner	$360.30
425-hp V-8	$434.00	Push Button AM Radio	$61.40
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic 3-Spd Auto w/ six-cylinder	$191.12	AM/FM Stereo Radio	$181.39
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic 3-Spd Auto w/ 289-cid V-8	$200.85	Stereo-Sonic Tape System (AM radio required)	$133.86
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic 3-Spd Auto w/ 390-cid V-8	$233.17	Sport Deck Rear Seat (2+2 only)	$64.77
4-Spd Manual w/ 289-cid V-8	$184.90	Full Width Front Seat	$32.44
4-Spd Manual w/ 390-cid V-8	$233.18	Tilt-Away Steering Wheel	$66.14
Power Front Disc Brakes	$64.77	Center Console	$53.71
Power Steering	$84.47	Interior Decor Group (convertible & models w/ full-width front seat)	$123.86
Power Top (convertible)	$52.95	Interior Decor Group (all other models w/o full width front seats)	$110.16
GT Equipment Group (V-8s only)	$146.71	Two-Tone Hood Paint	$19.48
Tachometer (V-8s only)	$54.45	Accent Paint Stripe	$13.90
Limited-Slip Differential (V-8s only)	$41.60	Vinyl Roof	$74.36
Glass Backlight (convertible)	$38.86	Wheel Covers	$21.34
Tinted Glass	$30.25	Delux Wheel Covers	$34.33
Wide-Oval Tires	$78.53	Whitewall Tires	$33.31

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
3-Speed Manual	Not Available
4-Speed Manual (std. ratio) 2.78 1st.	Not Available
4-Speed Manual (opt. ratio) 2.32 1st.	Not Available
Cruise-O-Matic (FMX-L)	Not Available
C6 Automatic (aluminum 1 piece case)	Not Available
C4 Automatic (aluminum 2 piece case)	Not Available
Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case)	Not Available
Cruise-O-Matic(C.I. case)	Not Available
C6 Automatic Special (aluminum 1 piece case)	Not Available

Code	Transmission Type
1	3-Speed Manual
5	4-Speed Manual (std. ratio) 2.78 1st.
6	4-Speed Manual (opt. ratio) 2.32 1st.
T	Cruise-O-Matic (FMX-L)
U	C6 Automatic (aluminum 1 piece case)
W	C4 Automatic (aluminum 2 piece case)
X	Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case)
Y	Cruise-O-Matic(C.I. case)
Z	C6 Automatic Special (aluminum 1 piece case)

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Raven Black Lucite® Code - 88L Duco® Code - 44 Dulux® Code - 93-005		P - Pewter Mist Metallic (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4792L Duco® Code - 4792 Dulux® Code - 4792D
B - Royal Maroon Lucite® Code - 4864LM Duco® Code - 4864H Dulux® Code - 4864DM		Q - Brittany Blue #3 Metallic Lucite® Code - 4951L Duco® Code - 4951 Dulux® Code - 4951D
D - Acapulco Blue Metallic(Mustang only) Lucite® Code - 4857L Duco® Code - 4857 Dulux® Code - 4857D		R - Highland Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4869L Duco® Code - 4869 Dulux® Code - 4869D
E - Beige Mist Metallic(Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4791L Duco® Code - 4791 Dulux® Code - 4791D		T - Candyapple Red Lucite® Code - 4737LH Duco® Code - 4737H Dulux® Code - 93-97902M
F - Gulfstream Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 4868LH Duco® Code - 4868 Dulux® Code - 4868D		U - Tahoe Turquoise #2 Metallic Lucite® Code - 4876L Duco® Code - 4876 Dulux® Code - 4876D
H - Diamond Green (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4794L Duco® Code - 4794 Dulux® Code - 4794D		V - Alaska BLue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4867L Duco® Code - 4867 Dulux® Code - 4867D
I - Lime Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4790L Duco® Code - 4790 Dulux® Code - 4790D		W - Meadowlark Yellow Lucite® Code - 4878LH Duco® Code - 4878 Dulux® Code - 4878D
J - Midnight Aqua Metallic (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4788L Duco® Code - 4788 Dulux® Code - 4788D		X - Presidential Blue Metallic Lucite® Code -4866L Duco® Code - 4866 Dulux® Code - 4866D
L - Silver Pearl Metallic (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4865L Duco® Code - 4865 Dulux® Code - 4865D		Y - Sunlit Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4874L Duco® Code - 4874 Dulux® Code - 4874D
M - Wimbledon White #2 Lucite® Code - 4775L Duco® Code - 4775 Dulux® Code - 4775D		Z - Oxford Gray Metallic (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4862L Duco® Code - 4862 Dulux® Code - 4862D
N - Diamond Blue #2 Lucite® Code - 4950L Duco® Code - 4950 Dulux® Code - 4950D		6 - Pebble Beige Lucite® Code - 4489L Duco® Code - 4489 Dulux® Code - 93-96932
O - Sea Foam Green Lucite® Code - 4789L Duco® Code - 4789 Dulux® Code - 4789D
NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination FM on a Ford would indicate the body finished in Gulfstream Aqua Metallic and the roof area in Wimbledon White #2.) Paint code for all models are shown on the plate on the rear face of the left front door.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Light Parchment Lucite® Code - 9355L		Medium Ivy Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9136LH
Light Parchment Metallic Lucite® Code - 9550L		Dark Ivy Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9356LH
Medium Parchment Metallic Lucite® Code - 9360L		Light Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 9144LH
Medium Saddle Lucite® Code - 9359L		Dark Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 9153LH
Dark Saddle Lucite® Code - 9358L		Light Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9147LH
Light Nugget Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9514L		Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9152LH
Dark Nugget Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9513L		Dark Red Metallic Lucite® Code - 9353LM
Light Ivy Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9266LH		Charcoal Black Metallic Lucite® Code - 9354LH
NOTE: To obtain a gloss comparable to the original interior finish add approximately 1 oz DuPont #4528 flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.