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Ford paint code by VIN
Enter your Ford's 17-character VIN and we'll find the car, its colour and its factory paint code — free. Handy after a private plate change, or when the label has worn off.
Check it's a Ford VIN
| Starts with | Built by |
|---|---|
| WF0 | Ford Germany — Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, Puma |
| NM0 | Ford Otosan, Turkey — Transit, Transit Custom, Tourneo |
| SFA | Ford UK — older Transits |
The 10th character is the model year and the last six are the car's own serial number. What every VIN character means →
VIN and paint code on a Ford
The VIN label on the driver’s door pillar also carries the paint code, near the bottom — one label, both numbers.
- On the VIN label on the driver’s door pillar
- On older models, on a plate under the bonnet
Ford paint code by VIN — questions
Can I find my Ford paint code by VIN?
Yes. Enter the 17-character VIN above. We match it to the Ford’s records and show its colour and paint code — free, no sign-up.
Is the paint code part of the Ford VIN?
No. The VIN identifies the car — maker, model, year and factory — while the paint code is recorded against the car. The VIN label on the driver’s door pillar also carries the paint code, near the bottom — one label, both numbers.
How do I know it’s a Ford VIN?
Look at the first three characters: WF0, NM0, SFA are Ford’s manufacturer codes. A different start usually means a different maker, or a mistyped character.
Where is the VIN on a Ford?
At the bottom of the windscreen on the passenger side, on the label in the driver’s door frame, and on the V5C logbook.
Where is the paint code on a Ford?
On the VIN label on the driver’s door pillar. It looks like this: a short code on the VIN label, usually at the end of the lower rows (for example 5JDC).
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