(French Vanilla : Ford : 1982 - 1984)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3489; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1982 paint by Ford with a promotional name of French Vanilla. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as French Vanilla. Other common color promotional names include Brown and Vanilla. The color formulation has been used between 1982 and 1984, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Ford in 1982, is 68. 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: 68. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5812 or M5812A. 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 1982 Ford French Vanilla See more information on "1982 Ford French Vanilla"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 68
or See all paints named "French Vanilla" or "French" or "Vanilla"

Usage list 1982 Ford French Vanilla paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1982	Ford		68	French Vanilla
1982	Ford	Ranger	68	French Vanilla	metallic
1982	Ford	Thunderbird	68	Vanilla
1982	Mercury	Mercury	68	French Vanilla
1983	Ford		68	French Vanilla
1983	Mercury	Mercury	68	French Vanilla
1984	Ford		68	French Vanilla
1984	Mercury	Mercury	68	French Vanilla

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5812, M5812A
Make/Year Code : 68
PPG/Ditzler : 3489
Dupont : C8207
RM/BASF : 12764, 12764D
Glasurit : FDU-5812, FDU5812

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