(Dark Lapis : Ford : 1993 - 1997)
1993 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of KN. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Lapis. The color formulation has been used between 1993 and 1997, primarily by Ford; but also by Mazda. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Explorer, Ford Truck, and Aerostar. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 122858 in 1993, is KN. The code KN 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: "KN 1993 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6681 or M6681A. 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 1993 Ford KN See more information on "1993 Ford KN"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "KN"

Usage list 1993 Ford KN paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1993	Ford	Explorer	KN	Dark Lapis
1993	Ford	Ford Truck	KN	Dark Lapis	light duty truck
1993	Ford	Ranger	KN	Dark Lapis
1993	Mazda		KN	Dark Lapis	Navajo
1994	Ford	Explorer	KN	Dark Lapis
1994	Ford	Ford Truck	KN	Dark Lapis
1994	Ford	Ranger	KN	Dark Lapis
1994	Mazda		KN	Dark Lapis	Navajo
1995	Ford	Aerostar	KN	Dark Lapis
1995	Ford	Explorer	KN	Dark Lapis
1995	Ford	Ford Truck	KN	Dark Lapis	Explorer Ranger Aerostar
1995	Ford	Ranger	KN	Dark Lapis
1995	Mazda		KN	Dark Lapis	Navajo
1996	Ford	Aerostar	KN	Dark Lapis
1996	Ford	Explorer	KN	Dark Lapis
1996	Ford	Ford Truck	KN	Dark Lapis	Explorer Ranger
1996	Ford	Ranger	KN	Dark Lapis
1996	Mazda		KN	Dark Lapis	Truck
1997	Ford	Aerostar	KN	Dark Lapis
1997	Ford	Explorer	KN	Dark Lapis
1997	Ford	Ford Truck	KN	Dark Lapis	Explorer Ranger
1997	Ford	Ranger	KN	Dark Lapis

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6681
Make/Year Code : KN
PPG/Ditzler : 4738
Dupont : B9348
RM/BASF : 21842, 23086
Glasurit : FDU-KN, FDUKN, FDU-6681, FDU6681

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