4142
Desert Tan
Ford paint code 4142
Desert Tan.
- Code
4142(also seen as4145,9R,C2L,L,U)- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Orange
- Code in use
- 1982–1984 across Ford
- Models
- 8
- Screen colour
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Ford models with paint code 4142
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 I | 1982–1984 | Desert Tan |
| Ford Bronco II | 1983–1984 | Desert Tan |
| Ford Econoline | 1982–1984 ? | Desert Tan |
| Ford F-Series | 1982–1984 | Desert Tan |
| Ford Ford | 1982–1984 ? | Desert Tan |
| Ford Lincoln | 1982–1984 ? | Desert Tan |
| Ford Mercury | 1982–1984 ? | Desert Tan |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1982–1984 | Desert Tan |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Ford Ranger (built 2011–present)
Where to find code 4142 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 Desert Tan
Ask for Ford 4142 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 4145, 9R, C2L).
This is a solid colour, the easiest kind to match. Most cars from the 1990s on still have a clear coat over it.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.