This color is compatible with the following Fords:

MODELS: Bronco, EcoSport, Econoline, Expedition, F-Series, Mustang, Ranger, Transit Connect, Transit, Escape, Explorer, E-Transit, F-150 Lightning, F-150, Mustang Mach-E, Super Duty

YEARS: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

To determine if Race Red is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is PQ.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Your Paint Color Profile

PQ - Race Red

The Look

This is the quintessence of the Ford palette, a high-voltage red that refuses to blend into the background. Whether it is covering the rugged panels of your Bronco or the expansive hood of an Expedition, this color carries a sense of speed and heritage. It is a pure, punchy shade that has defined the brand's performance identity for years. Because your vehicle-whether it is a heavy-duty Econoline or a nimble EcoSport-is part of this legacy, maintaining that crisp, bright edge is essential for keeping it looking factory-fresh.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means it lacks metallic flakes or pearl additives. While this makes it much easier to match than a complex tri-coat, solid reds come with their own personality. Red pigments are notoriously heavy and prone to settling at the bottom of the container. If you do not mix the paint thoroughly, the first few strokes or bursts might look thin or even slightly orange. However, once applied correctly, a solid finish provides a deep, glass-like depth that metallic paints simply cannot replicate.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Ford Race Red (check for code PQ), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can verify your color ID on the safety compliance sticker located on the driver's side door jamb, usually listed next to the "EXT PNT" label. Test the color on the included card to confirm the shade matches your current finish before you begin. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the heavy red pigments lay down in an even, vibrant layer. Because solid colors show every surface defect, ensure the area is perfectly smooth before you start, and allow for ample drying time between coats to build a durable finish.

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How to Find Your Ford's Color Code

Ford paint color codes are on the drivers door jamb, on the color plate. The typical format is PM/M6599, though usually only PM appears. Example: PM corresponds to Bright Calypso Metallic Clearcoat PM/M6599; it may appear as PM Bright Calypso Metallic Clearcoat. Plates may show Exterior Paint Colors or EX PT; sometimes the color is embossed mid-plate. WB is wheelbase; above Wheel Base is EXT PNT, and to the right of EXT PNT is the code. Many mistake LX3 as the code.

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