Ford paint code 51
Med Dk Fire Red.
- Code
51(also seen as5945,64543)- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1984–1990 across Ford
- Models
- 10
- Screen colour
#6E1810approximate
Check before you buy. Codes are compiled from public data and can contain errors: check the label on your vehicle or ask a dealer before buying paint. How we verify
Ford models with paint code 51
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 Aerostar | 1985–1990 | Med Dk Fire Red |
| Ford Bronco I | 1984–1990 | Med Dk Fire Red |
| Ford Bronco II | 1984–1990 | Med Dk Fire Red |
| Ford F-Series | 1984–1990 | Med Dk Fire Red |
| Ford Ford | 1984–1990 ? | Med Dk Fire Red |
| Ford Heavy Duty Truck | 1984–1990 ≈ | Med Dk Fire Red |
| Ford Kentucky Truck | 1984–1990 ? | Med Dk Fire Red |
| Ford Lincoln | 1984–1990 ? | Med Dk Fire Red |
| Ford Mercury | 1984–1990 ? | Med Dk Fire Red |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1984–1990 | Med Dk Fire Red |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Ford Ranger (built 2011–present)
Where to find code 51 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 Med Dk Fire Red
Ask for Ford 51 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 5945, 64543).
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.