1972 Ford Mustang Data Explorer summary
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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1972 style information including Special Models)


Hardtop

Fastback

Convertible

The 1972 Mustang body design was almost identical to that of the 1971 model. The grille choices remained the same, with a corralled horse with a large horizontal bar or the smaller horse logo on the red, white, and blue tri-bar plaque. Bumpers could be either chrome or color-matched to the car.

The Boss 351 from the previous year was not included in the 1972 lineup, but the Mach 1 fastback and Grande hardtop coupe remained. A patriotic "A" package known as the Sprint Decor option appeared midyear, which started with a white body and added light medium-blue paint to the lower perimeter and two blue hood stripes. It also had red pin-striping between the white and blue, color-matched white and blue seats and carpets, white-walled tires, and a 1972 Olympic flag decal on the rear fender. A "B" Sprint package had mag-type wheels. The Sprint option was mainly available on fastbacks and hardtops, but a rare 50 convertibles were built for use in the Washington DC Cherry Day parade.

New color glow paint options were also available in 1972: "Gold Glow" and "Ivy Glow," which cost an additional $34.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

Production Totals (compare years)

Total VIN VCT Body Sub-Total
125,903 01 65D Hardtop 57,350
04 65F Hardtop Grande 27,675
02 63D Fastback 15,622
05 63R Fastback Mach 1 18,045
03 76D Convertible 6,401

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

Code Sample Mfg Code
Bright Red 2B M3560
Maroon 2J M3059
Light Blue 3B M3429
Grabber Blue 3F M3657
Bright Blue 3J M3077
Ivy Glow 4C M5072
Bright Lime 4E M5022
Medium Lime 4F M5021
Medium Green 4P M3462
Dark Green 4Q M3452
Light Pewter 5A M3314
Medium Brown (Ginger) 5H M3564
Medium Yellow Gold 6C M3492
Medium Bright Yellow 6E M5080
Bright Yellow Gold (Gold Glow) 6F M5079
White 9A M1619
Playboy Pink* WT9301 or WT9036?
*Special order only
1C-Black was not a standard color for the 1972 Mustang.

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1972 performance information)

Gross Horsepower was measured using a blueprinted test engine running on a stand without accessories, mufflers, or emissions control devices. In 1971-2 automakers began to specify power in terms of SAE Net Horsepower (as defined by standard J1349). Net Horsepower is measured with the engine in "as-installed trim", with all accessories and standard intake and exhaust systems. This was done to reduce the advertised power for insurance rates and to account for different approaches to emission reduction equipment.
VIN Displacement Carb Compression Max Power (net) Max Torque (net)
Standard 95hp 6-cyl L 250ci 1-bbl 8.0:1 95hp 3400rpm 197ft-lb 1600rpm
Optional 136hp V8 F 302ci 2-bbl 8.5:1 136hp 4000rpm 239ft-lb 2000rpm
Optional 168hp V8 H 351ci 2-bbl 8.6:1 168hp 4000rpm 384ft-lb 2000rpm
Optional Cobra Jet 248hp V8 Q 351ci 4-bbl 8.8:1 248hp 5400rpm 301ft-lb 3600rpm
Optional HO 275hp V8 R 351ci 4-bbl 8.8:1 275hp 5400rpm 286ft-lb 3800rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)


Year: 1 = 1971
Assembler:
F = Dearborn Michigan
T = Metuchen, New Jersey
Body:
01 = Hardtop
02 = Fastback
03 = Convertible
04 = Hardtop Grande
05 = Fastback Mach 1
Engine:
L = Standard 95hp 250ci 6-Cyl
F = Optional 136hp 302ci V8
H = Optional 168hp 351ci 2V V8
Q = Optional Cobra Jet 248hp 351ci 4V V8
R = Optional HO 275hp 351ci V8
Unit Number: 1971 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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