Where is the Ford paint code located?

Every Ford carries a colour label printed on a sticker or plate on the body — most often inside the driver’s door jamb, under the hood or in the trunk area. Use the diagram below to find the exact spot on your vehicle.

What a Ford colour label looks like

Here are real Ford colour labels. Tap any image to zoom in and compare it with the label on your own car — your paint code is the short combination of letters and numbers printed on it.

How to read your Ford colour code

A Ford paint code is a short combination of letters and/or numbers that identifies your car’s exact factory colour. Once you spot it on the label, match it to the right kit. Popular Ford codes include:

• RRRuby Red Metallic
• G1Absolute Black Pearl
• YZOxford White
• J7Magnetic Metallic
• KBXEWHAAgate Black Pearl Metallic
• UGWhite Platinum Tricoat