(Ember : Ford : 1978)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3046; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1978 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 5Y. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Ember. Another common paint color promotional name is Red. The color formulation has been used only in 1978, primarily by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 18942 in 1978, is 5Y. The code 5Y is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "5Y 1978 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5591 or M5591A. 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 1978 Ford 5Y See more information on "1978 Ford 5Y"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "5Y"

Usage list 1978 Ford 5Y paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Ford		5Y	Ember
1978	Ford	Thunderbird	5Y	Ember	also Diamond Jubilee Edition

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5591, M5591A
Make/Year Code : 5Y
PPG/Ditzler : 3046
Dupont : 45281LM, 45281AM, 45281DM, 45281
RM/BASF : 9520

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