Ford E-Series Touch Up Paint (56 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Ford didn't just treat the E-Series like a boring delivery box; they really went for it with a massive palette of 56 recorded colors. While most of these vans spend their lives in Oxford White, the list includes some wild swings like the eye-popping Chrome Yellow, the sophisticated Laser Red Pearl Metallic Tri-coat, and even the sunshine-ready Bright Amber Metallic. Whether you're driving a retired school bus or a family camper, Ford made sure there was a shade for every possible job.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing paint in your driveway, you need to find your "EXT PNT" code. Open the driver's side door and look at the door jamb-you're looking for a sticker with a two-digit code (like "YZ" for white or "E4" for red) right next to that label. Now, the reality: these vans are tall, and their roofs and hoods are basically giant solar panels. Because of all that UV exposure, it's very common to see "sunburned" paint where the top layer begins to flake or peel away in sheets. You might also notice small bubbles around the edges of the hood-catch these early with your touch-up pen before they decide to grow and invite rust to the party.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you are working with one of Ford's many metallic or pearl colors, like Dark Toreador Red, the "magic" is in the shake. These paints have tiny flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle; shake your touch-up pen for a full two minutes (play a song and keep moving!) to ensure those sparkles are actually on the brush when you apply it. For those larger chips on the hood, remember that several thin, watery layers are your best friend. If you try to fill a deep crater with one giant glob, it will take forever to dry and look like a mosquito bite on your van's nose. Patience is the secret ingredient here.