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Fox Body Mustang Paint Codes | 1979-93

Check LMR's complete Fox Body Paint Code Guide! This guide will help you find the exact color that you need for your 1979-93 Fox Mustang.

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Fox Body Paint Code Guide - Fox Body Paint Code Guide

Any 1979-1993 Mustang owner knows that there were a ton of different Fox Body Mustang colors available. With this Fox Body paint code guide, you can easily find the exact paint code your Fox came with from the factory. This Fox Body color chart will help you to color match your replacement parts, repaint your Mustang its original color, or find a new OEM color to get your Fox looking brand new. Shop for all of your Fox Body Mustang exterior paint needs at LMR!


HOW TO FIND Fox Body MUSTANG PAINT CODES

Fox Body Mustang Paint Codes | 1979-93 - Fox Body Mustang Paint Codes | 1979-93

You can find your paint code on the Vehicle Identification sticker located inside your driver’s door (see picture above). The paint code for your Fox Body Mustang is located on the bottom left-hand side of the manufacturer ID sticker. It is labeled above "EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS".

Once you have the paint code you can use our simple Paint Code List below to find the official Ford paint name for your Fox Body paint code. This will help you get your exterior restoration project underway.


Jump To: 1979-82 | 1983-86 | 1987-93

Fox Body Mustang Paint Codes | 1979-93 - Fox Body Mustang Paint Codes | 1979-93

With the introduction of the Fox Body Mustang in 1979, a total of 32 different colors were used from just the 1979-82 model years. Some of the notable models were the 1979 Ghia, 1979 Pace Car, 1979-81 Cobras, and SSP (Special Service Package) Mustang prototype in 1982.


1979-82 FOX BODY MUSTANG PAINT CODE LIST

Paint CodePaint Name
1CBlack
1EPewter Metallic
1GSilver Metallic
2PBright Red
3JBright Blue
46Dark Jade Metallic
5MMedium Chestnut Metallic
5WMedium Vaquero Glow
5HMedium Blue Glow
3FLight Medium Blue
85Tangerine
1PMedium Gray Metallic
83Light Chamois
64Yewllow
2HMedium Red Metallic
9DPolar White
2GBright Bittersweet
5TBright Camel
6NBright Yellow
8ADark Chamois Metallic
8NDark Cordovan Metallic
69Dark Curry Brown Metallic
8DMedium Bittersweet Metallic
1TLight Pewter Metallic
17Medium Pewter Metallic
24Medium Red
3LMidnight Blue Metallic
5QMedium Dark Brown
86Pastel Chamois
6YMedium French Vanilla
6ZPastel French Vanilla
61Medium Yellow
 

Fox Body Mustang Paint Codes | 1979-93 - Fox Body Mustang Paint Codes | 1979-93

Starting in 1983 marked the 4th year of the Fox Body Mustang platform. In addition to the notch and hatchback models of 1979-82, now a convertible option was also brought back. 29 colors were offered between 1983-86 and some of the most notable models were SSP, SVO, and GT350. In 1983-84 the trim options were L, LX, GT, Turbo GT, and SVO and in 1985-86 the trim levels were reduced to just the LX, GT, and SVO models.


1983-86 FOX BODY MUSTANG PAINT CODE LIST

Paint CodePaint Name
1CBlack
35Light Cadet Blue
1GSilver Metallic
1BMedium Charcoal Metallic
5CDark Cadet Blue
5UDark Walnut Metallic
9NMedium Desert Tan Glow
9QLight Desert Tan
5CDark Academy Blue
35Light Academy Blue
1ESilver
1DSmoke
2AMedium Canyon Red
2ELight Canyon Red
2RJalapena Red
9DPolar White
2GBright Bittersweet
9CBright Copper
9LOxford White
9WDark Charcoal
3VLight Regatta Blue
4EDark Sage
4MDark Slate
8LSand Beige
8YDark Sable
24Medium Red
3LMidnight Blue Metallic
7BShadow Blue
61Medium Yellow
 

Fox Body Mustang Paint Codes | 1979-93 - Fox Body Mustang Paint Codes | 1979-93

1987 marked a huge year for the Fox Body with discontinuation of the bucketed "4 eye" front fascia that was replaced with what was nicknamed the "Aeronose". This included a more modern 6 piece headlight. While the new front end was the most notable change, a ton of different interior and exterior changes were made with a total of 42 different colors being offered between the years 1987-93. While from 1989-93 the Fox platform didn't see too many additional changes due to Ford's focus on the complete body redesign in 1994, there were still many notable special edition Mustang's during this time. They were 1990 7-Up Edition, 1992-93 Summertime Edition, and lastly the 1993 Cobra & Cobra R Mustangs.


1987-93 FOX BODY MUSTANG PAINT CODE LIST

Paint CodePaint Name
1C/YCBlack
1DSmoke Poly
1KSmoke
2DMedium Scarlet
3RMedium Shadow Blue
6HJonquil
7BShadow Blue
7HBright Regatta Blue
66Tropical Yellow
2HMedium Cabernet
6LDark Sable
7NDark Shadow Blue
ELWild Strawberry
EMMedium Red
EPVermillion
21/EPBright Red
6VAlmond
KACrystal Blue
9L/Y0Oxford White
MALight Crystal Blue
MKTwilight Blue
MMUltra Blue
PADeep Emerald Green
8LSand Beige
8YDark Sable
YFLight Dark Titanium
YGMedium Titanium
YUDark Titanium
YXTitanium Frost
K3Bimini Blue
PMBright Calypso
UAEbony Black
BZChrome Yellow
EGElectric Red
ESVibrant Red
EYPerformance Red
KFBright Lapis
LARoyal Blue
PDReef Blue
RDTeal
WBVibrant White
YNSilver
 

While some of these colors were carried over among the different years that the Fox Body Mustang was offered, this is still such an extensive list spanning the lifetime of the Fox Body platform. This is just one of the many reasons that we at LMR pride ourselves on being the best Fox Body enthusiasts in the industry and will continue to be the best representation that late model Mustangs need to keep the history and popularity alive.


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Source: Ford Motor Company