(Dark Cranberry : Ford : 1981 - 1994)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 13 years of use, and across 5 manufacturers/makes.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes 4288 or 3309. The most popular is 4288; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Cranberry. Other common color promotional names include Bright Blue, Vibrant Blue, and Red. The color formulation has been used between 1981 and 1994, primarily by Ford; but also by Chevrolet, GM, Lincoln, Mercury, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Camaro, Crown Victoria, Explorer, Firebird, Ford Truck, and Taurus. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 25807 in 1993, is ER. 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: ER. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6445 or M6445A. 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 1993 Mercury Dark Cranberry See more information on "1993 Mercury Dark Cranberry"
or see paints with short model/year code of : ER
or See all paints named "Dark Cranberry" or "Dark" or "Cranberry"

Examples of paint code 1993 Mercury Dark Cranberry (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1993 Mercury Dark Cranberry paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1981	Chevrolet	Camaro	20	Bright Blue
1981	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	20	Bright Blue
1981	GM		20	Bright Blue
1981	Pontiac	Firebird	20	Vibrant Blue
1981	Pontiac	Pontiac	20	Vibrant Blue
1991	Lincoln	Lincoln	ER	Dark Cranberry
1992	Ford	Crown Victoria	ER	Dark Cranberry
1992	Ford	Taurus	ER	Dark Cranberry
1992	Lincoln	Lincoln	ER	Dark Cranberry
1993	Ford		ER	Dark Cranberry
1993	Ford	Crown Victoria	ER	Dark Cranberry
1993	Ford	Explorer	ER	Dark Cranberry
1993	Ford	Ford Truck	ER	Dark Cranberry	aerostar, light truck
1993	Ford	Ranger	ER	Dark Cranberry
1993	Lincoln	Lincoln	ER	Dark Cranberry
1993	Mercury	Mercury	ER	Dark Cranberry
1994	Ford	Explorer	ER	Dark Cranberry
1994	Ford	Ford Truck	ER	Dark Cranberry
1994	Ford	Ranger	ER	Dark Cranberry

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6445A, M6445
Make/Year Code : ER
PPG/Ditzler : 4288
Dupont : B9110
Glasurit : FDU-6445, FDU6445

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