(Crystal Blue : Ford : 1989 - 1993)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 4165; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1993 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of KA. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Crystal Blue. Other common color promotional names include Light Crystal Blue and Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1989 and 1993, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Crown Victoria, Escort, Explorer, Ford Truck, Mustang, Ranger, and Tracer. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 25852 in 1993, is KA. The code KA 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: "KA 1993 Mercury". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6327 or M6327A. 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.

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Usage list 1993 Ford KA paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1989	Ford		3Q	Crystal Blue
1989	Ford	Thunderbird	3Q	Light Crystal Blue
1989	Lincoln	Lincoln	3Q	Crystal Blue
1989	Mercury	Mercury	3Q	Crystal Blue
1990	Ford		KA,3Q	Crystal Blue
1990	Ford	Thunderbird	KA	Light Crystal Blue
1990	Mercury	Mercury	KA,3Q	Crystal Blue
1991	Ford		KA,3Q	Crystal Blue
1991	Ford	Crown Victoria	KA	Crystal Blue
1991	Ford	Explorer	KA	Crystal Blue
1991	Ford	Ford Truck	KA	Crystal Blue	Ranger, light truck
1991	Ford	Mustang	KA	Light Crystal Blue
1991	Ford	Ranger	KA	Crystal Blue
1991	Mercury	Mercury	KA,3Q	Crystal Blue
1992	Ford		KA	Crystal Blue
1993	Ford		KA	Crystal Blue
1993	Ford	Escort	KA	Crystal Blue
1993	Mercury	Tracer	KA	Crystal Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6327A, M6327
Make/Year Code : KA, 3Q
PPG/Ditzler : 4165
Dupont : B8905
RM/BASF : 19066
Glasurit : FDU-6327, FDU6327

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