Ford paint code location
Where is the paint code on a Ford?
On most Fords it's on the driver’s door frame. Check the places in the order shown — it varies a little by model and age.
- 1Driver’s door frame (B-pillar)
- 2Under the bonnet
Where to look
- On the VIN label on the driver’s door pillar
- On older models, on a plate under the bonnet
What the code looks like
A short code on the VIN label, usually at the end of the lower rows (for example 5JDC).
It usually sits next to the word “Paint”.
Don't mistake the VIN (17 characters) or the trim code for it: the paint code is the short one.
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Ford paint code questions
Where is the paint code on a Ford?
On the VIN label on the driver’s door pillar. If it isn’t there: on older models, on a plate under the bonnet.
What does a Ford paint code look like?
A short code on the VIN label, usually at the end of the lower rows (for example 5JDC). Look for “Paint” on the label.
Is the Ford paint code on the V5C?
No — the logbook only gives a colour family such as “grey”. The factory code is on the label on the car, or you can look it up from the registration.
The label is missing or unreadable — now what?
Labels peel off and fade, especially on older cars or after a repair. Enter the registration above and we’ll find the Ford’s colour and its likely paint codes.
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