(Medium Shadow Blue : Ford : 1987 - 1988)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3949; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1987 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 77. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Shadow Blue. Other common color promotional names include Blue and Dark Shadow Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1987 and 1988, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23520 in 1987, is 77. The code 77 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: "77 1987 Mercury". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6181 or M6181A. 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 77 See more information on "1987 Ford 77"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "77"

Usage list 1987 Ford 77 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1987	Ford		77	Medium Shadow Blue
1987	Ford	Thunderbird	77	Dark Shadow Blue
1987	Mercury	Mercury	77	Medium Shadow Blue
1988	Ford		77	Medium Shadow Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6181A, M6181
Make/Year Code : 77
PPG/Ditzler : 3949
Dupont : B8773
RM/BASF : 17147
Glasurit : FDU-6181, FDU6181

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