(Medium Cabernet : Ford : 1987 - 1993)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes 3936 or 72977. The most popular is 3936; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Cabernet. Other common color promotional names include Cabernet Red and Red. The color formulation has been used between 1987 and 1993, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Bronco, Escort, Explorer, Mustang, Ranger, and Tracer. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 122971 in 1992, is EH. 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: EH. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6156 or M6156A. 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 1992 Explorer Medium Cabernet See more information on "1992 Explorer Medium Cabernet"
or see paints with short model/year code of : EH
or See all paints named "Medium Cabernet" or "Medium" or "Cabernet"

Examples of paint code 1992 Explorer Medium Cabernet (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1992 Explorer Medium Cabernet paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1987	Ford		2H	Medium Cabernet
1987	Ford	Mustang	2H	Medium Cabernet
1987	Mercury	Mercury	2H	Medium Cabernet
1988	Ford		2H	Medium Cabernet
1988	Ford	Ford Truck	2H	Medium Cabernet
1988	Ford	Mustang	2H	Cabernet Red
1988	Lincoln	Lincoln	2H	Medium Cabernet
1988	Mercury	Mercury	2H	Medium Cabernet
1988	Mercury	Tracer	2H	Medium Cabernet
1989	Ford		2H	Medium Cabernet
1989	Ford	Ford Truck	2H	Medium Cabernet
1989	Ford	Mustang	2H	Cabernet Red
1989	Mercury	Mercury	2H	Medium Cabernet
1989	Mercury	Tracer	2H	Medium Cabernet
1990	Ford		EH,2H	Medium Cabernet
1990	Ford	Mustang	EH	Medium Cabernet
1990	Mercury	Tracer	EH,2H	Medium Cabernet	ppg 72977 Mexico production, ppg 72978 Canada production
1991	Ford		EH,2H	Medium Cabernet
1991	Ford	Bronco	EH	Medium Cabernet
1991	Ford	Escort	EH	Medium Cabernet
1991	Ford	Explorer	EH	Medium Cabernet
1991	Ford	Ford Truck	EH	Medium Cabernet	Ranger, light truck
1991	Ford	Ranger	EH	Medium Cabernet
1991	Mercury	Tracer	EH,2H	Medium Cabernet
1992	Ford		EH	Medium Cabernet
1992	Ford	Bronco	EH	Medium Cabernet
1992	Ford	Escort	EH	Medium Cabernet
1992	Ford	Explorer	EH	Medium Cabernet
1992	Ford	Ford Truck	EH	Medium Cabernet	Explorer, Bronco, Ranger, light truck
1992	Ford	Ranger	EH	Medium Cabernet
1993	Ford	Bronco	EH	Medium Cabernet
1993	Ford	Ford Truck	EH	Medium Cabernet	light duty truck

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6156A, M6156
Make/Year Code : EH, 2H
PPG/Ditzler : 3936
Dupont : B8750
RM/BASF : 17131
Glasurit : FDU-6156, FDU6156

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