(Dark Shadow Blue : Ford : 1987 - 1991)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Shadow Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1987 and 1991, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. 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. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating it is an exterior paint. The same code ending in the letter "G" is common for interior paints and "D" for under the hood or engine compartment. For Ford, this longer 4 digit paint code is often not found printed anywhere on the vehicle. Many times it is coded on the factory build sheet which may have stayed with the vehicle after production and is sometimes; for older vehicles, found under the interior carpet or rear seat. Factory repaint or special order paints may have the 4 digit paint code hand written on the radiator shroud with a wax pen.

Example of the color Ford M6188 See more information on Ford code "M6188"

Examples of Ford code M6188 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of Ford paint code M6188 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1987	Ford		7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1987	Ford	Ford Truck	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1987	Ford	Mustang	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1987	Mercury	Mercury	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1988	Ford		7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1988	Ford	Mustang	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1988	Mercury	Mercury	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1989	Ford		7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1989	Ford	Ford Truck	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1989	Ford	Mustang	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1990	Ford	Ford Truck	MJ	Dark Shadow Blue	light medium heavy duty truck
1991	Ford	Ford Truck	MJ	Dark Shadow Blue	light medium heavy duty truck

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6188A, M6188
Make/Year Code : 7N, MJ
PPG/Ditzler : 3946
Dupont : B8775
RM/BASF : 17144
Glasurit : FDU-6188, FDU6188

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