(French Blue : Ford : 2001 - 2005)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as French Blue. The color formulation has been used between 2001 and 2005, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 40065 in 2001, is M9. 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: M9. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M7043 or M7043A. 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 2001 Mercury French Blue See more information on "2001 Mercury French Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : M9
or See all paints named "French Blue" or "French"
or See other Blue 2001 Mercury paint shades
or See all Blue paints on the Mercury - this is cool!

Usage list 2001 Mercury French Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
2001	Ford		M9	French Blue
2001	Mercury	Mercury	M9	French Blue	Cougar
2002	Ford		M9	French Blue
2002	Ford	Focus	M9	French Blue
2002	Ford	Taurus	M9	French Blue
2003	Ford		M9	French Blue
2003	Ford	Focus	M9	French Blue
2003	Ford	Taurus	M9	French Blue
2004	Ford		M9	French Blue
2004	Ford	Focus	M9	French Blue
2005	Ford		M9	French Blue
2005	Ford	Focus	M9	French Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M7043
Make/Year Code : M9
PPG/Ditzler : 5741
Dupont : M8723
Sherwin Williams : 62288

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