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5.0L (1979-1995) MustangTechnical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.
If all else fails get under the car and look on the tag on the diff. There should be something like:
S217A
3L08 88 2b14
The first code in the second line is the ratio. The L stands for locker and the other numbers is the gear. The other two on the line are for 8.8 rear and the build date in year month day format.