Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Paint Codes

Paint Codes

The first set of paint code letters/numbers listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of paint code letters/numbers listed (if applicable) indicate a two-tone or accent body color.

  • B7 - Zinc Yellow (clear coat)
  • CX - Dark Shadow Gray Metallic
  • D3 - Colorado Red (clear coat)
  • G2 - Redfire (water based) clear coat
  • L2 - True Blue (water based) clear coat
  • L5 - Azure Blue (water based) clear coat (Mach One only)
  • SN - Sonic Blue (water based) clear coat
  • SU - Amazon Green (water based) clear coat
  • UA - Ebony (clear coat)
  • YN - Silver Metallic (water based) clear coat
  • Z1 - Oxford White (clear coat)

Brake Codes

Brake Codes

The brake type codes are:

  • 2 - Four-wheel disc with anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • 3 - Traction control
  • 5 - Four-wheel disc with anti-lock brake system (ABS) and traction control
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    Interior Trim Codes
    The interior trim codes are listed below. The first letter/number is for the interior fabric. The second letter is for the interior color. 9 - Quantum/Rhodes cloth (base coupe) A - Link weave cl ...

    Other materials:

    Component Tests
    Starter Motor -Voltage Drop Test WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A p ...

    Disassembly
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    Radiator
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