(Medium Mulberry : Lincoln : 1982 - 1983)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3483; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1982 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 5M. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Mulberry. Another common paint color promotional name is Red. The color formulation has been used between 1982 and 1983, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 20407 in 1982, is 5M. The code 5M 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: "5M 1982 Lincoln". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5857 or M5857A. 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 5M See more information on "1982 Ford 5M"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "5M"

Usage list 1982 Ford 5M paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1982	Ford		5M	Medium Mulberry
1982	Lincoln	Lincoln	5M	Medium Mulberry
1982	Lincoln	MarkV	5M	Medium Mulberry
1983	Ford		5M	Medium Mulberry
1983	Lincoln	Lincoln	5M	Medium Mulberry
1983	Lincoln	MarkV	5M	Medium Mulberry

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5867A, M5857
Make/Year Code : 5M
PPG/Ditzler : 3483
Dupont : C8218
RM/BASF : 12779
Glasurit : FDU-5857, FDU5857

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