Ford paint code 5888
Dark Charcoal Metallic.
- Code
5888(also seen as9W)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 1983–1985 across Ford
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
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Ford models with paint code 5888
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 Bronco I | 1983–1985 | Dark Charcoal Metallic |
| Ford Bronco II | 1983–1985 | Dark Charcoal Metallic |
| Ford F-Series | 1983–1985 | Dark Charcoal Metallic |
| Ford Ford | 1983–1985 ? | Dark Charcoal Metallic |
| Ford Mercury | 1983–1985 ? | Dark Charcoal Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Ford Ranger (built 2011–present)
Where to find code 5888 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 Dark Charcoal Metallic
Ask for Ford 5888 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 9W).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.