(French Vanilla : Ford : 1982 - 1983)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3485; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as French Vanilla. Other common color promotional names include Medium Vanilla and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1982 and 1983, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Thunderbird and Granada. See the full detailed list below.

Ford paint manufacturing codes come in two forms, the short 1 to 3 digit model/year code which changes frequently and the longer 4 digit code which starts with the letters "M", "WT", or "MX". M are production paints, WT and MX are commercial or special order. These longer codes don't change over the years for a particular paint formulation; therefore, it is the best code to track the usage of Ford paint. M5801A as a suffix of "A", which in many cases indicates that this is a standard production exterior paint.

Example of the color Ford M5801A See more information on Ford code "M5801A"

Usage list of Ford paint code M5801A (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1982	Ford		6V	French Vanilla
1982	Ford	Granada	6V	Medium Vanilla
1982	Ford	Thunderbird	6V	Medium Vanilla
1982	Lincoln	Lincoln	6V	French Vanilla
1982	Lincoln	MarkV	6V	French Vanilla
1983	Ford		6V	French Vanilla
1983	Lincoln	Lincoln	6V	French Vanilla
1983	Lincoln	MarkV	6V	French Vanilla

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5801, M5801A
Make/Year Code : 6V
PPG/Ditzler : 3485
Dupont : C8215
RM/BASF : 12757
Glasurit : FDU-5801, FDU5801

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