(Desert Tan : Ford : 1983 - 1991)This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code
3575; therefore, the results below are from that code.
This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Desert Tan. Other common color promotional names include Brown and Desert Tan Glow. The color formulation has been used between 1983 and 1991, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Company Fleet Vehicles. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Bronco and Mustang. See the full detailed list below.
The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Beaver Coaches.
The short make/year code for this paint on a 21702 in 1983, is 9N. 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:
9N. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is
M5916 or M5916A. 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 1983 Mercury Desert Tan
See more information on "1983 Mercury Desert Tan" or see paints with short model/year code of :
9N or
See all paints named "Desert Tan" or "
Desert" or "
Tan"
Examples of paint code 1983 Mercury Desert Tan (click on image for larger/detailed view)
Usage list 1983 Mercury Desert Tan paint
(more information)
year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
| | | | Brown | |PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990| |
1983 | Ford | | 9N | Desert Tan | |
1983 | Ford | Mustang | 9N | Desert Tan Glow | |
1983 | Mercury | Mercury | 9N | Desert Tan | |
1984 | Ford | | 9N | Desert Tan | |
1984 | Mercury | Mercury | 9N | Desert Tan | |
1985 | Ford | Ford Truck | 9N | Desert Tan | |
1986 | Ford | Ford Truck | 9N | Desert Tan | |
1987 | Ford | Ford Truck | 9N | Desert Tan | |
1988 | Ford | Ford Truck | 9N | Desert Tan | |
1989 | Ford | Ford Truck | 9N | Desert Tan | |
1990 | Fleet | Beaver Coaches | | Desert Tan | |
1990 | Ford | Ford Truck | AT | Desert Tan | light truck |
1991 | Ford | Bronco | AT | Desert Tan | |
1991 | Ford | Ford Truck | AT | Desert Tan | light truck |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford :
M5916,
M5916A,
M6138A
Make/Year Code : 9N, AT
PPG/Ditzler :
3575
Dupont :
B8341
RM/BASF :
13223
Glasurit : FDU-5916, FDU5916
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