(Medium Blue : Ford : 1971 - 1985)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 14 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2404; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Blue. Other common color promotional names include Brook Blue, Blue, and Bright Aqua. The color formulation has been used between 1971 and 1985, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln, Mercury and International Harvester. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: International Harvester Truck, Mustang, Pinto, and Thunderbird. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and special order color.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 15457 in 1972, is 3D. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 3D. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5087 or M5087A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1972 Thunderbird Medium Blue See more information on "1972 Thunderbird Medium Blue"
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Examples of paint code 1972 Thunderbird Medium Blue (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1972 Thunderbird Medium Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1971	Ford		F	Medium Blue
1971	Ford	Thunderbird	F	Bright Aqua
1971	Lincoln	Lincoln	F	Bright Aqua
1972	Ford		3D	Medium Blue
1972	Ford	Ford Truck	E	Brook Blue
1972	Ford	Thunderbird	3D	Medium Blue
1972	Lincoln	Lincoln	3D	Medium Blue
1972	Mercury	Mercury	3D	Medium Blue
1973	Ford		3D	Medium Blue
1973	Ford	Ford Truck	E	Brook Blue
1973	Ford	Mustang	3D	Medium Blue
1973	Ford	Pinto	3D	Medium Blue
1973	Ford	Thunderbird	3D	Medium Blue
1973	Lincoln	Lincoln	3D	Medium Blue
1973	Mercury	Mercury	3D	Medium Blue
1974	Ford		3D	Medium Blue
1974	Ford	Ford Truck	E	Brook Blue
1974	Ford	Thunderbird	3D	Medium Blue
1974	Lincoln	Lincoln	3D	Medium Blue
1974	Mercury	Mercury	3D	Medium Blue
1975	Ford	Ford Truck	E	Brook Blue
1977	Ford	Ford Truck	N	Medium Blue	Econoline color only
1985	International Harvester	Truck	6989	Blue	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5087A, M5087
Make/Year Code : N, 6989, E, 3D, F
PPG/Ditzler : 2404
Dupont : 5377D, 5377L, 05377, 5377, 5377A
RM/BASF : 2517

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