(French Vanilla : Lincoln : 1982 - 1983)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3485; 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 Medium Vanilla and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1982 and 1983, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Thunderbird and Granada. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Ford in 1982, is 6V. 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: 6V. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5801 or M5801A. 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 : 6V
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		6V	French Vanilla
1982	Ford	Granada	6V	Medium Vanilla
1982	Ford	Thunderbird	6V	Medium Vanilla
1982	Lincoln	Lincoln	6V	French Vanilla
1982	Lincoln	MarkV	6V	French Vanilla
1983	Ford		6V	French Vanilla
1983	Lincoln	Lincoln	6V	French Vanilla
1983	Lincoln	MarkV	6V	French Vanilla

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5801A, M5801
Make/Year Code : 6V
PPG/Ditzler : 3485
Dupont : C8215
RM/BASF : 12757
Glasurit : FDU-5801, FDU5801

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