(Medium Desert Tan : Ford : 1983 - 1986)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3657; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Desert Tan. Other common color promotional names include Brown and Desert Tan. The color formulation has been used between 1983 and 1986, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln, International Harvester. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Escort and International Harvester Truck. 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 22257 in 1984, is 53. 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: 53. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5948 or M5948A. 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 1984 Lincoln Medium Desert Tan See more information on "1984 Lincoln Medium Desert Tan"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 53
or See all paints named "Medium Desert Tan" or "Medium" or "Desert" or "Tan"

Usage list 1984 Lincoln Medium Desert Tan paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1983	Ford		53	Medium Desert Tan
1983	Ford	Escort	53	Medium Desert Tan
1983	Lincoln	Lincoln	53	Medium Desert Tan
1984	Ford		53	Medium Desert Tan
1984	Ford	Escort	53	Medium Desert Tan
1984	Ford	Ford Truck	53	Medium Desert Tan
1984	Lincoln	Lincoln	53	Medium Desert Tan
1985	Ford	Ford Truck	53	Desert Tan
1985	International Harvester	Truck	1712	Brown	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess
1986	Ford	Ford Truck	53	Medium Desert Tan

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5948, M5948A
Make/Year Code : 1712, 53
PPG/Ditzler : 3657
Dupont : B8438
RM/BASF : 14114
Glasurit : FDU-5948, FDU5948

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