(Taupe : Ford : 1986 - 1988)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3860; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Taupe. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1986 and 1988, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38754 in 1986, is 5A. 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: 5A. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6057 or M6057A. 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 1986 Mercury Taupe See more information on "1986 Mercury Taupe"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 5A
or See all paints named "Taupe"

Usage list 1986 Mercury Taupe paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1986	Ford		5A	Taupe	Taurus
1986	Mercury	Mercury	5A	Taupe
1987	Ford		5A	Taupe
1988	Ford		5A	Taupe

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6057A, M6057
Make/Year Code : 5A
PPG/Ditzler : 3860
Dupont : B8657
RM/BASF : 16159
Glasurit : FDU-6057, FDU6057

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