Paint Code Location

Ford Paint Code

Find where the paint code is located on your Ford vehicle.

Where to Find the Paint Code on a Ford

Ford vehicles have 2 known paint code locations.

Most Common
1

Driver's Side Door Jamb

Open the driver's door and look for a sticker on the door frame or door edge. The paint code is near the 'EXT PNT' or 'Exterior Paint Codes' label.

The code is typically to the right of or above 'EXT PNT'. Do NOT confuse with LX3 (wheelbase measurement) or other codes below the paint code line.

2

Door Edge

On some models, the label may be on the door edge itself rather than the jamb.

Check both door jamb and door edge.

Ford Paint Code Format

Code Pattern

2 characters (letters and/or numbers)

Example Codes

YZ (Oxford White)FLSHUHPM (Bright Calypso Metallic)

Ford uses short 2-character alphanumeric codes. You may occasionally see a secondary code like PM/M6599, but typically only the first 2 characters (e.g., PM) are used.

Ford Paint Code Photos & Diagrams

11images showing paint code locations, labels, and diagrams

Tips for Finding Your Ford Code

Label Type:Barcode sticker with tire pressure and vehicle info

  • Look for 'EXT PNT' or 'Exterior Paint Colors' on the label — the paint code is to the right of or above this text
  • Do NOT confuse LX3 (Wheelbase) with the paint code — it's in the same area but is NOT the color code
  • WB/CC Met markings are NOT paint codes
  • Some trucks may have the label on the passenger side
  • Pre-1970 Fords: identical color names may refer to different colors across years
  • Two-tone vehicles: secondary color info is often missing from Ford documentation
  • Same code may have different marketing names across Ford models

Ford Paint Code Location — Complete Guide

Finding the paint code on your Ford is the first step to ordering the correct touch up paint. The most common location for Ford vehicles is the driver's side door jamb. This guide covers all known paint code locations, code format patterns, and helpful tips specific to Ford vehicles.

Ford uses a unique paint code format that may include letters, numbers, and special characters. The exact format helps identify not only the base color but also the specific paint formulation used at the factory. When ordering touch up paint, it's important to include the complete code — including any prefix or suffix — to ensure an exact color match.

Once you've found your Ford paint code, you can search for it on TouchUpGo to find your exact color. Every TouchUpGo kit includes factory-matched base coat, clear coat, primer, and our Correct N Clear blending solution for a professional-quality repair.

Need help? Browse our Ford touch up paint colors or visit our paint code location guide for other brands.