Ford paint code 6897
Bright Amber Metallic.
- Code
6897(also seen asBN)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1998–2002 across Ford
- Models
- 4
- Screen colour
#6A1B11approximate
Ford models with paint code 6897
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 Excursion | 1999–2002 | Bright Amber Metallic |
| Ford F-Series | 1998–2002 | Bright Amber Metallic |
| Ford Kentucky Truck | 1998–2002 ? | Bright Amber Metallic |
| Ford Super-Duty Truck | 1998–2002 ≈ | Bright Amber Metallic |
Where to find code 6897 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 Bright Amber Metallic
Ask for Ford 6897 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as BN).
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.