(Dark Taupe : Ford : 1986 - 1987)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3864; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1987 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 55. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Taupe. Other common color promotional names include Medium Taupe and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1986 and 1987, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23549 in 1987, is 55. The code 55 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: "55 1987 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6095 or M6095A. 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 55 See more information on "1987 Ford 55"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "55"

Usage list 1987 Ford 55 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1986	Ford		55	Dark Taupe	Taurus
1986	Mercury	Mercury	55	Dark Taupe
1987	Ford		55	Medium Taupe
1987	Ford	Thunderbird	55	Dark Taupe
1987	Mercury	Mercury	55	Medium Taupe

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6095A, M6095
Make/Year Code : 55
PPG/Ditzler : 3864
Dupont : B8662
RM/BASF : 54FD6095, 16164
Glasurit : FDU-6095, FDU6095

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