Ford paint code A
Black I Matte, also listed as Black II, Charcoal Black, Charcoal Raven Black.
- Code
A(also seen asJ,M4149H,M4172H,M4203H,M4204H)- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 1983–2021 across Ford
- Models
- 12
- Screen colour
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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
Our sources also list code A for Dark Mocha, a clearly different colour, so it has its own page. Which one is right for your car depends on the model and year: check the label.
Ford models with paint code A
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 | 1990–1993 | Black I Matte |
| Ford Bronco I | 1990–1993 | Black I Matte |
| Ford Bronco II | 1990 | Black I Matte |
| Ford Econoline | 1990–1993 ? | Black I Matte |
| Ford Explorer | 1990–1993 | Black I Matte |
| Ford F-Series | 1990–1993 | Black I Matte |
| Ford Ford | 1990–1993 ? | Black I Matte |
| Ford Lincoln | 1990–1993 ? | Black I Matte |
| Ford Mercury | 1990–1993 ? | Black I Matte |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1990–1993 | Black I Matte |
| Ford Tracer | 1990–1993 | Black I Matte |
| Ford Villager | 1992–1993 | Black I Matte |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Ford Ranger (built 2011–present)
Where to find code A 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 Black I Matte
Ask for Ford A and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as J, M4149H, M4172H).
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.