CarPaintCode
A Black I Matte

Ford paint code A

Black I Matte, also listed as Black II, Charcoal Black, Charcoal Raven Black.

Code
A (also seen as J, M4149H, M4172H, M4203H, M4204H, M4213H, M4215H)
Finish
Solid
Colour family
Grey
Years
1983–2021
Models
13
Screen colour
#5E504E approximate

Ford models with paint code A

ModelYearsColour name
Ford Aerostar1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Bronco I1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Bronco II1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Econoline1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Explorer1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford F-Series1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Ford1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Lincoln1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Mercury1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Ranger1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Thunderbird1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Tracer1990–1993Black I Matte
Ford Villager1990–1993Black I Matte

Where to find code A 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).

Full guide with diagram →

Touch-up paint for Black I Matte

Ask for Ford A and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as J, M4149H, M4172H).

This is a solid colour, the easiest kind to match. Most cars from the 1990s on still have a clear coat over it.

Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.

Similar Ford colours

2164Antique Bronze Metallic1989–1990 6283M D Titanium Metallic1988 55Med Taupe Metallic1981–1987 BHEDark Mink2000–2007 6785Dk Cypress Gold Matte1997–2005 7393Stone Gray Metallic2018–2024 6523Titanium1997–2009 ACRAXXGTitanium Matte1997–2009