(Sapphire Blue : Ford : 1995 - 2001)
1996 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Sapphire Blue. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sapphire Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Bright Sapphire. The color formulation has been used between 1995 and 2001, primarily by Ford; but also by Mazda. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, and Ranger. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 122487 in 1996, is JA. 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: JA. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6704 or M6704A. 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.

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Usage list 1996 Ford Sapphire Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1995	Ford		JA	Bright Sapphire
1995	Ford	Bronco	JA	Sapphire Blue
1995	Ford	Explorer	JA	Sapphire Blue
1995	Ford	Ford Truck	JA	Sapphire Blue	Bronco Explorer Light Truck Ranger
1995	Ford	Mustang	JA	Sapphire Blue	GT/GTS only
1995	Ford	Ranger	JA	Sapphire Blue
1995	Mazda		JA	Sapphire Blue	Truck
1996	Ford	Explorer	JA	Sapphire Blue
1996	Ford	Ford Truck	JA	Sapphire Blue	Explorer Ranger
1996	Ford	Ranger	JA	Sapphire Blue
1996	Mazda		JA	Bright Sapphire	Truck
1997	Ford	Ford Truck	JA	Sapphire Blue	Explorer Ranger
1997	Ford	Ranger	JA	Sapphire Blue
1997	Mazda		JA	Bright Sapphire	Truck
2000	Mazda		JA,14J	Bright Sapphire	Truck
2001	Mazda		14J,JA	Bright Sapphire

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6704
Make/Year Code : 14J, JA
PPG/Ditzler : 4982
Dupont : B9507
RM/BASF : 21871, 25081
Glasurit : FDU-JA, FDUJA, FDU-6704, FDU6704

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