Ford paint code EL
Wild Strawberry I Metallic, also listed as Wild Strawberry II Metallic.
- Code
EL- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1987–1994 across Ford
- Models
- 11
- Screen colour
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Ford models with paint code EL
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 Aerostar | 1987–1994 | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
| Ford Bronco I | 1987–1994 | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
| Ford Bronco II | 1987–1990 | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
| Ford Escort | 1987–1994 | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
| Ford Explorer | 1990–1994 | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
| Ford F-Series | 1987–1994 | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
| Ford Ford | 1987–1994 ? | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
| Ford Mercury | 1987–1994 ? | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
| Ford Probe | 1988–1994 | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1987–1994 | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
| Ford Tracer | 1987–1994 | Wild Strawberry I Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Ford Ranger (built 2011–present)
Where to find code EL 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 Wild Strawberry I Metallic
Ask for Ford EL and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
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.