COLOR CODEH5 - Caribou MetallicFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your 2015 Ford carries a color that bridged the gap between rugged utility and high-end luxury. Caribou was a staple for the F-Series King Ranch and Lariat trims, often serving as the sophisticated two-tone accent on the bottom of the truck. On the Explorer and Taurus, it transformed the car into a deep, earthy bronze that looks executive without being flashy. It is a grounded, organic tone that hides road dust better than almost any other color from that era, but it requires a clean finish to show off its true depth.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the appearance relies entirely on how the light hits the tiny flakes suspended in the paint. Metallic paints carry a specific risk: if you apply the coat too thick, those flakes sink and cluster together. This creates "tiger stripes" or dark, cloudy patches that ruin the uniform look of the bronze. You want those flakes to lay flat and even so the repair blends into the rest of the panel when the sun hits it.

Best Practices

You can find your color information on the VIN sticker located inside the driver's door jamb. Before you spray or dab Ford Caribou Metallic (check for code H5), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a heavy paint, and the metallic particles settle at the bottom quickly. Test the color on the included card to make sure the shade matches your vehicle's current state. Work in the garage or a patch of shade to keep the surface cool. As you work, keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure the flake distribution remains consistent. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish sets hard before you add the next coat or a clear topcoat.