(Notorious : Ford : 2014 - 2017)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Notorious. Another common paint color promotional name is Notorious Blue. The color formulation has been used between 2014 and 2017, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the model of MKZ and Focus. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 165048 in 2017, is W8. 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: W8. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M7318 or M7318A. 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 2017 Focus Notorious Blue See more information on "2017 Focus Notorious Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : W8
or See all paints named "Notorious Blue" or "Notorious"
or See other Blue 2017 Focus paint shades
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Usage list 2017 Focus Notorious Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
2014	Ford		W8	Notorious
2014	Lincoln	Lincoln	W8	Notorious	MKC
2014	Lincoln	MKC	W8	Notorious
2015	Ford		W8	Notorious
2016	Ford		W8	Notorious	PMPC-19500-7318A touch up |motorcraft service part number|
2016	Lincoln	Lincoln	W8	Notorious	Black Label, MKC MKZ
2016	Lincoln	MKC	W8	Notorious	Black Label
2016	Lincoln	MKZ	W8	Notorious	Black Label
2017	Ford		W8	Notorious Blue	4-coat
2017	Ford	Focus	W8	Notorious Blue	4-coat, RS

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M7318
Make/Year Code : W8
PPG/Ditzler : 935232
RM/BASF : 915240
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 852TB

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