Ford paint code 2N
Brite Red (2c), also listed as Dark Cabernet Metallic, Matador Red Metallic.
- Code
2N(also seen as2R,2RQ,2RQCWHA,2RQCXWA,5795,6237,7057,DT)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1980–2006 across Ford
- Models
- 4
- Screen colour
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Ford models with paint code 2N
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 Freestar | 1980–1983 ? | Brite Red (2c) |
| Ford Grand Marquis | 1980–1983 ? | Brite Red (2c) |
| Ford Lincoln | 1980–1983 ? | Brite Red (2c) |
| Ford Monterrey | 1980–1983 ? | Brite Red (2c) |
4 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Ford Crown Victoria (built 1991–2011)
- Ford Sable (built 1985–2009)
- Ford Taurus (built 1985–2019)
- Ford Windstar (built 1995–2007)
Where to find code 2N 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 Brite Red (2c)
Ask for Ford 2N and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 2R, 2RQ, 2RQCWHA).
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.