Ford paint code 23
Bright Bittersweet, also listed as Dark Canyon Red Metallic, Dk Red Metallic.
- Code
23(also seen as2B,2G,5552,5680,6103,D,H3D)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1978–1986 across Ford
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
#560E1Eapproximate
Ford models with paint code 23
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco II | 1983–1984 | Bright Bittersweet |
| Ford F-Series | 1980–1984 | Bright Bittersweet |
| Ford Ford | 1980–1984 ? | Bright Bittersweet |
| Ford Lincoln | 1980–1984 ? | Bright Bittersweet |
| Ford Mercury | 1980–1984 ? | Bright Bittersweet |
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Ford Aerostar (built 1985–1997)
- Ford Ranger (built 2011–present)
Where to find code 23 on your Ford
Safety compliance certification label on the driver's door jamb. Two characters next to EXT PNT, for example UH (Agate Black) or YZ (Oxford White).
Touch-up paint for Bright Bittersweet
Ask for Ford 23 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 2B, 2G, 5552).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.