The Red Mustang has been the most iconic color in Mustang history. Check out our article detailing the different red Mustang paint colors from 1979-present.
There’s a reason that Ford Mustangs in a red paint scheme bring the most attention to enthusiasts. There are so many red variances to choose from, so we at LMR have compiled a list of 1979-current paint codes and which year Mustangs they were available on. We also go into further detail into select iconic red colors to explain their impact on the Mustang community.
| Paint Code | Paint Name | Years Available |
|---|---|---|
| 2P, 27, 21, EP | Bright Red | 1979-83, 1985-86, 1989, 1991-93 |
| 2H | Red Glow | 1979 |
| 24, EM | Red (Medium Red) | 1981-83, 1991-92 |
| 2E | Bright Canyon Red | 1984 |
| 2A | Medium Canyon Red | 1984-86 |
| 2D | Scarlet Red | 1987-88 |
| 2H, EH | Cabernet Red (Medium Cabernet) | 1987-89, 1990 |
| EL | Wild Strawberry | 1990-92 |
| ES | Vibrant Red | 1992-95 |
| EG | Electric Red | 1993 |
| E8 | Rio Red | 1994-99 |
| E9 | Laser Red | 1994-02 |
| ES | Performance Red | 1999-01 |
| D3 | Torch Red | 2002-10 |
| G2 | Redfire | 2003-07 |
| FX | Crimson Red | 2004 |
| JV | Dark Candy Apple Red | 2008-09 |
| U6 | Red Candy | 2010-13 |
| PQ | Race Red | 2011-23 |
| UZ | Lava Red | 2012 |
| RR | Ruby Red | 2014-19 |
| R3 | Royal Crimson | 2018 |
| D4 | Rapid Red | 2020-23 |
Being released on 1994-02’ models, this 8-year run of this unique color provided a special touch to SN95s by adding a slightly darker shade of red.
This color was released on 2002-10’ models and is a very common color with SN95 and S197 Mustang owners. The reason is that it provides a classic look to more modern Mustang styles.
Being released on 2003-07’ Mustangs, Redfire was known as being a more “mature” color because of its darker shade, but still providing an aggressive look. This gives owners a nice low-profile look that many enthusiasts look for.
This color has been used in all years from 2011-22'! It provides such a pure red color that is almost brighter than torch red and really pairs with the performance of the Coyote Engine.
Being used on 2014-19’ year models, it is very similar to the redfire color but slightly darker. The metallic tinted clearcoat gives it that shine that’s not too bright or dull to keep the aggressive look.
Available on 2020-22 Mustangs, this metallic paint is a perfect mix of Race Red and Ruby Red which provides a great variance of color depending on how the light hits it.
