Ford Heavy Duty Truck Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Ford didn't just build these trucks to work; they built them to look good doing it. With 113 colors recorded over the years, they really went for it. You've got the heavy-hitters like School Bus Yellow and Vermillion for the job site, but then they threw in some real show-stoppers like Jewel Green Metallic and Deep Sienna Pearl Metallic. Whether your truck is a dedicated mud-slinger or a polished highway cruiser, Ford provided a spectrum that covers everything from "utility" to "luxury."
What to Watch For
These trucks have a lot of surface area, which means there's a lot of room for the elements to pick a fight. If you're driving a white model, keep a close eye on the hood and roof-Ford has a history of the white paint wanting to part ways with the primer in those high-sun areas. On newer aluminum-bodied trucks, you might see small "bubbles" near the edges of the panels; that's just the metal reacting to the air, and it's a perfect candidate for a quick touch-up before it spreads. To find your exact match, open the driver's door and look at the sticker on the jamb. You're looking for the code next to the letters EXT PNT. It's usually a two-character code that tells you exactly which of those 113 flavors you're sporting.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many of these Ford colors are metallics or pearls (like that Medium Walnut Metallic), your biggest secret weapon is the shake. Shake that touch-up bottle for at least a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to get those tiny metallic flakes unstuck from the bottom. When you apply it, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop a giant "blob" of paint in there, the middle won't dry correctly and the color will look dark. Instead, dab in a thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and come back for a second pass. It requires patience, but the result will look like the chip was never there.