(Midnight Wine : Ford : 1986 - 1987)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3918; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Midnight Wine. Another common paint color promotional name is Maroon. The color formulation has been used between 1986 and 1987, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23057 in 1986, is 2Y. 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: 2Y. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6022 or M6022A. 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 Thunderbird Midnight Wine See more information on "1986 Thunderbird Midnight Wine"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 2Y
or See all paints named "Midnight Wine" or "Midnight" or "Wine"

Usage list 1986 Thunderbird Midnight Wine paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Maroon	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1986	Ford		2Y	Midnight Wine	Thunderbird
1986	Ford	Thunderbird	2Y	Midnight Wine
1987	Ford		2Y	Midnight Wine
1987	Mercury	Mercury	2Y	Midnight Wine

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6022, M6022A
Make/Year Code : 2Y
PPG/Ditzler : 3918
Dupont : B8777
RM/BASF : 16189
Glasurit : FDU-6022, FDU6022

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