(Light Taupe : Ford : 1986 - 1987)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes 3944 or 3862. The most popular is 3944; therefore, the results below are from that code.

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

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23518 in 1987, is 5W. 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: 5W. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6058 or M6058A. 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 1987 Mercury Light Taupe See more information on "1987 Mercury Light Taupe"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 5W
or See all paints named "Light Taupe" or "Light" or "Taupe"

Usage list 1987 Mercury Light Taupe paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1986	Ford		5E	Light Taupe	Thunderbird
1986	Ford	Thunderbird	5E	Light Taupe
1986	Lincoln	Lincoln	5E	Light Taupe
1986	Mercury	Mercury	5E	Light Taupe
1987	Ford		5W	Light Taupe
1987	Ford	Thunderbird	5W	Light Taupe
1987	Mercury	Mercury	5W	Light Taupe

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6058, M6166A
Make/Year Code : 5W
PPG/Ditzler : 3944
Dupont : B8660
RM/BASF : 17141
Glasurit : FDU-6058, FDU6058

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