(Medium Cabernet : Ford : 1987)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3938; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1987 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 2Z. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Cabernet. Another common paint color promotional name is Red. The color formulation has been used only in 1987, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23449 in 1987, is 2Z. The code 2Z 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: "2Z 1987 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6163 or M6163A. 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 1987 Ford 2Z See more information on "1987 Ford 2Z"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "2Z"

Usage list 1987 Ford 2Z paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1987	Ford		2S	Medium Cabernet
1987	Ford		2Z	Medium Cabernet
1987	Lincoln	Lincoln	2S	Medium Cabernet

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6163, M6163A
Make/Year Code : 2S, 2Z
PPG/Ditzler : 3938
Dupont : B8752
Glasurit : FDU-6163, FDU6163

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