(Orange : Ford : 1973 - 1975)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2576; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1974 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Orange. This orange automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Orange'. Another common paint color promotional name is Burnt Orange. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1975, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 16967 in 1974, 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 M5296 or M5296A. 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 1974 Ford Orange See more information on "1974 Ford Orange"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 5W
or See all paints named "Orange"
See other Orange 1974 Mercury paint shades
or See all Orange Mercury paint shades

Usage list 1974 Ford Orange paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Orange	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1973	Ford		5W	Orange
1973	Ford	Ford Truck	Y	Burnt Orange	late color
1973	Ford	Pinto	5W	Orange
1974	Ford		5W	Orange
1974	Ford	Ford Truck	Y	Burnt Orange
1974	Ford	Pinto	5W	Orange
1974	Mercury	Mercury	5W	Orange
1975	Ford		5W	Orange
1975	Mercury	Mercury	5W	Orange

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5296, M5296A
Make/Year Code : 5W, Y
PPG/Ditzler : 2576
Dupont : 5583LM, 5583, 5583DM, 5583AM
Martin Senour : 2199
Sherwin Williams : 3466
RM/BASF : 2692

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