(Dark Cordovan : Ford : 1977 - 1983)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes 2920 or 2950. The most popular is 2920; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1980 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Dark Cordovan. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Cordovan. Other common color promotional names include Cordovan and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1977 and 1983, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Ford Truck, LTD, MarkV, Mustang, and Pinto. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 37196 in 1980, is 8N. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 8N. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5496 or M5496A. 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 1980 Ford Dark Cordovan See more information on "1980 Ford Dark Cordovan"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 8N
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Usage list 1980 Ford Dark Cordovan paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1977	Lincoln	Lincoln	8N	Dark Cordovan
1978	Ford		8N	Cordovan
1978	Mercury	Mercury	8N	Dark Cordovan
1979	Ford		8N	Dark Cordovan
1979	Ford	Thunderbird	8N	Dark Cordovan
1979	Mercury	Mercury	8N	Dark Cordovan
1980	Ford		5R	Dark Cordovan	Versailles
1980	Ford		8N	Dark Cordovan
1980	Ford	LTD	8N	Dark Cordovan
1980	Ford	Mustang	8N	Dark Cordovan
1980	Ford	Pinto	8N	Dark Cordovan
1980	Ford	Thunderbird	8N	Dark Cordovan
1980	Lincoln	Lincoln	5R	Dark Cordovan
1980	Lincoln	MarkV	5R	Dark Cordovan
1980	Mercury	Mercury	8N	Dark Cordovan
1981	Ford		8N	Dark Cordovan
1981	Ford	Mustang	8N	Dark Cordovan
1981	Ford	Thunderbird	8N	Dark Cordovan
1981	Mercury	Mercury	8N	Dark Cordovan
1982	Ford		8N	Dark Cordovan
1982	Ford	Mustang	8N	Dark Cordovan
1982	Ford	Thunderbird	8N	Dark Cordovan
1982	Mercury	Mercury	8N	Dark Cordovan
1983	Ford		8N	Dark Cordovan
1983	Ford	Ford Truck	8N	Dark Cordovan
1983	Mercury	Mercury	8N	Dark Cordovan

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5496, M5496A
Make/Year Code : 8N
PPG/Ditzler : 2920
Dupont : 44761DM, 44761, 44761LM, 44761AW
Martin Senour : 4983
Sherwin Williams : 3786
RM/BASF : 8727, 8725, 8727F
Glasurit : FDU-5496, FDU5496

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