Ford Escape Paint Code Chart By Year: 2026 Colors, Codes & Location
The Ford Escape paint code chart below matches factory exterior color names to the short codes used on U.S.-market Escapes from 2001 through 2026. Find your model year, then compare the code with EXT PNT on the certification label inside the driver’s door. For example, M7 identifies Carbonized Gray Metallic on a 2026 Escape, while K1 identifies Vapor Blue Metallic.
A model-year chart narrows down the choices; your own door label is the final identification check. Color availability can vary by trim, production date, and fleet configuration. The older-year lists below are documented color references, not a guarantee that each option was sold on every trim.
Find Your Factory Paint Code
Seven documented exterior color codes. Compare the code with the EXT PNT field on your driver-side door label before buying touch-up paint.
Locate the factory certification label on the door edge or jamb.
Record the short exterior paint code, not the WB or trim field.
Check the complete year-by-year chart before ordering paint.
Color accuracy: Screen swatches are illustrative, not paint-match standards. Color availability depends on trim and configuration. Codes and color names are based on Ford’s 2025 and 2026 Escape order guides; confirm with your own EXT PNT label.
Ford Escape Paint Code Chart by Model Year
Read each entry as paint code = factory color name. Some older catalogs shorten “Metallic,” “Pearl,” or “Tinted Clearcoat” in their color descriptions. Confirm the complete finish with your paint supplier before ordering.
2025 and 2026 Ford Escape Paint Codes
Ford’s 2025 and 2026 Escape order guides confirm these seven factory exterior paint codes. Oxford White is restricted by trim or equipment group; it is not an across-the-board color choice.
| Model Years | Paint Code | Factory Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025, 2026 | UM | Agate Black Metallic | Metallic |
| 2025, 2026 | M7 | Carbonized Gray Metallic | Metallic |
| 2025, 2026 | D4 | Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat | Tinted clearcoat |
| 2025, 2026 | A3 | Space Silver Metallic | Metallic |
| 2025, 2026 | K1 | Vapor Blue Metallic | Metallic |
| 2025, 2026 | AZ | Star White Metallic Tri-Coat | Tri-coat |
| 2025, 2026 | YZ | Oxford White | Solid; limited trims |
For exact 2025 trim restrictions, check the Ford 2025 Escape order guide. The 2026 Escape order guide confirms the same seven paint codes for 2026, with Oxford White limited to Escape Active in its color-availability table.
2020 to 2024 Ford Escape Paint Codes
The fourth-generation Escape arrived for the 2020 model year. The 2023 refresh introduced Vapor Blue and Cinnabar Red, while 2024 removed Cinnabar Red and Atlas Blue and added Race Red. All entries are specific to the model year shown.
| Year | Documented Factory Paint Codes and Colors |
|---|---|
| 2024 | AZ Star White; K1 Vapor Blue; D4 Rapid Red; JS Iconic Silver; M7 Carbonized Gray; UM Agate Black; YZ Oxford White; PQ Race Red |
| 2023 | UM Agate Black; JS Iconic Silver; B3 Atlas Blue; M7 Carbonized Gray; L8 Cinnabar Red; K1 Vapor Blue; YZ Oxford White; D4 Rapid Red; AZ Star White |
| 2022 | AZ Star White; B3 Atlas Blue; C8 Stone Blue; D4 Rapid Red; GP Iced Blue-Silver; JS Iconic Silver; M7 Carbonized Gray; UM Agate Black; YZ Oxford White |
| 2021 | AZ Star White; D4 Rapid Red; E7 Velocity Blue; G6 Desert Gold; H7 Bronze Fire; HX Antimatter Blue; JS Iconic Silver; M7 Carbonized Gray; UM Agate Black; YZ Oxford White |
| 2020 | AZ Star White; BP Sedona Orange; D4 Rapid Red; D9 Dark Persian Green; E7 Velocity Blue; G6 Desert Gold; J7 Magnetic; UM Agate Black; UX Ingot Silver; YZ Oxford White |
The 2024 colors and their trim-dependent availability are documented in the Ford 2024 Escape order guide. For 2020–2023, historical paint-code catalogs provide additional year-specific entries, including colors not carried forward into later years.
2013 to 2019 Ford Escape Paint Codes
Third-generation models used several names that can be mistaken for current Escape colors. For example, 2017 Magnetic is J7, whereas the later Carbonized Gray uses M7. Similar-looking paint is not interchangeable.
| Year | Documented Factory Paint Codes and Colors |
|---|---|
| 2019 | BG Baltic Sea Green; BP Sedona Orange; GN White Gold; J7 Magnetic; N6 Lightning Blue; RR Ruby Red; UG White Platinum; UM Agate Black; UX Ingot Silver; YZ Oxford White |
| 2018 | EC Cinnamon Glaze; FT Blue Diamond; G1 Shadow Black; GN White Gold; J7 Magnetic; N6 Lightning Blue; RR Ruby Red; UG White Platinum; UX Ingot Silver; YZ Oxford White |
| 2017 | C7 Canyon Ridge; G1 Shadow Black; GN White Gold; J7 Magnetic; N6 Lightning Blue; RR Ruby Red; UG White Platinum; UX Ingot Silver; YZ Oxford White |
| 2016 | D7 Sunset; G1 Shadow Black; H8 Electric Spice; J4 Deep Impact Blue; J7 Magnetic; RR Ruby Red; UG White Platinum; UX Ingot Silver; YZ Oxford White |
| 2015 | BR Karat Gold; D7 Sunset; J4 Deep Impact Blue; J7 Magnetic; RR Ruby Red; UG White Platinum; UH Tuxedo Black; UX Ingot Silver; YZ Oxford White |
| 2014 | BR Karat Gold; D7 Sunset; J4 Deep Impact Blue; JY Ginger Ale; RR Ruby Red; UG White Platinum; UH Tuxedo Black; UJ Sterling Gray; UX Ingot Silver; YZ Oxford White |
| 2013 | J1 Kodiak Brown; J4 Deep Impact Blue; JY Ginger Ale; P9 Frosted Glass; RR Ruby Red; UG White Platinum; UH Tuxedo Black; UJ Sterling Gray; UX Ingot Silver; YZ Oxford White |
2008 to 2012 Ford Escape Paint Codes
The second-generation Escape carried traditional metallic and solid colors, including White Suede, Sterling Gray, Kiwi Green, and Blue Flame. Some specialist databases list extra fleet or special-use finishes; the table focuses on documented owner-relevant colors.
| Year | Documented Factory Paint Codes and Colors |
|---|---|
| 2012 | J1 Kodiak Brown; J4 Deep Impact Blue; JY Ginger Ale; L6 Kona Blue; P9 Frosted Glass; RR Ruby Red; RZ Candy Red; SQ Lime Squeeze; SZ Blue Flame; UA Black; UG White Platinum; UH Tuxedo Black; UJ Sterling Gray; UX Ingot Silver; YZ Oxford White |
| 2011 | FL Toreador Red; JV Sangria Red; SQ Green Orchid; SZ Blue Flame; UA Black; UH Tuxedo Black; UJ Sterling Gray; UN Steel Blue; UP Gold Leaf; UX Ingot Silver; WS White Suede; YZ Oxford White |
| 2010 | JV Sangria Red; NZ Kiwi Green; T9 Black Pearl Slate; U1 Sport Blue; UA Black; UJ Sterling Gray; UN Steel Blue; UP Gold Leaf; UX Ingot Silver; WS White Suede; YZ Oxford White |
| 2009 | D3 Torch Red; G2 Redfire; JV Sangria Red; LS Light Ice Blue; NH Light Sage; NZ Kiwi Green; T9 Black Pearl Slate; U1 Sport Blue; UA Black; UI Brilliant Silver; UJ Sterling Gray; WS White Suede |
| 2008 | G2 Redfire; G9 Vista Blue; LS Light Ice Blue; NH Light Sage; NZ Kiwi Green; T8 Tungsten Gray; T9 Black Pearl Slate; UA Black; YN Silver; YZ Oxford White |
2001 to 2007 Ford Escape Paint Codes
Early Escapes used codes such as BZ for Chrome Yellow and G2 for Redfire. A code shown for one early year should not automatically be assumed available on every other first-generation model.
| Year | Documented Factory Paint Codes and Colors |
|---|---|
| 2007 | DV Titanium Green; G2 Redfire; G9 Vista Blue; GW Blazing Copper; ND Dune; NH Light Sage; T7 Dark Stone; T8 Tungsten Gray; UA Black; YN Silver; YZ Oxford White |
| 2006 | C2 Gold Ash; CX Liquid Gray; DV Titanium Green; G2 Redfire; GW Blazing Copper; KR Norsea Blue; SN Sonic Blue; T7 Dark Stone; UA Black; YN Silver; YZ Oxford White |
| 2005 | C2 Gold Ash; CX Liquid Gray; DV Titanium Green; G2 Redfire; KR Norsea Blue; SN Sonic Blue; UA Black; YN Silver; YZ Oxford White |
| 2004 | C2 Gold Ash; CX Liquid Gray; G2 Redfire; L2 True Blue; P5 Aspen Green; TL Satin Silver; UA Black; YZ Oxford White |
| 2003 | BZ Chrome Yellow; C2 Gold Ash; CX Dark Shadow Gray; G2 Redfire; L2 True Blue; P5 Aspen Green; TL Satin Silver; UA Black; YZ Oxford White |
| 2002 | BZ Chrome Yellow; E4 Vermillion Red; L2 True Blue; TL Satin Silver; CX Dark Shadow Gray; UA Black; YZ Oxford White |
| 2001 | BQ Light Parchment Gold; BZ Chrome Yellow; E4 Bright Red; FL Toreador Red; PX Highland Green; UA Black; YZ Oxford White |
Historical entries for 2004–2023 were cross-checked against the HD Paint Code Ford Escape tables. Early 2001–2003 entries were checked against Ford-era service and brochure information as well as period touch-up references. Because older records contain name variations and occasional fleet listings, match the code on the Escape itself before selecting a formula.
How to Read Your Ford Escape Paint Label
The exterior code is typically on the Safety Compliance Certification Label at the driver-side door opening. On Ford labels, EXT PNT means exterior paint; WB identifies wheelbase, not paint.
- Open the driver’s door and check the door jamb, latch pillar, and door edge for the factory certification label.
- Look for EXT PNT and record the characters alongside it, exactly as printed.
- Match those characters to your model year in the charts above. If the color and code disagree, do not buy paint until the vehicle history is checked.
For illustrated label positions and more examples, use our Ford touch-up paint code location guide.
What Ford Escape Paint Codes and M Codes Mean
The short code on the door label is the starting point for a paint-matching lookup. A professional color database may also show a longer M-code or supplier formula. These are related references, not interchangeable fields on the certification label.
For example, the 2023 Escape entry for Carbonized Gray lists M7 as its short code and M7458 as an associated Ford reference. Oxford White appears as YZ, with M6466 in historical paint-reference tables. Give the supplier your year, model, short code, and any documented finish information rather than relying on an M-code from a different year.
Our broader Ford paint code chart explains how Ford’s color references extend beyond the Escape.
Which 2026 Ford Escape Colors Need Extra Verification
The 2026 Escape has seven codes in Ford’s order guide: UM, M7, D4, A3, AZ, K1, and YZ. Most are offered across multiple trim lines, but Oxford White (YZ) is listed for Escape Active, not every retail configuration. Star White (AZ) and Rapid Red (D4) are premium multi-layer finishes, so paint kits and repair methods may differ from those used for a simple solid color.
Do not substitute older Escape codes such as G1 for current Agate Black or HX for Carbonized Gray. Those codes are associated with other Ford finishes in various model years; the 2026 Escape order guide explicitly pairs Agate Black with UM and Carbonized Gray with M7.
Why Ford Escape Paint Code Websites Sometimes Disagree
Some online catalogs include body, cladding, or cross-model paint references without clearly separating genuine exterior offerings for a particular Escape year. A supplier may also use a slightly different color name for a matching formula. That can make a search for “blue Ford Escape paint” misleading.
If two results conflict, check the vehicle’s EXT PNT code first, confirm the exact year, and compare a model-specific Ford reference with a professional paint supplier’s catalog. A screen swatch is only a visual approximation; it cannot confirm a paint formula.
How to Confirm a Missing Ford Escape Paint Code
If the certification sticker is missing, faded, or covered after a door repair, the VIN can help a Ford parts department search factory build records. The VIN characters do not directly spell out the exterior paint code.
- Check whether the original door-edge or pillar sticker is still readable.
- Record the full VIN and model year, then request the original exterior color information from a Ford dealer.
- If the Escape has been repainted, ask a professional paint supplier to inspect or scan the existing finish; the original factory code might no longer match the body.
Our Ford color code by VIN guide explains what a VIN-based lookup can and cannot confirm.
How to Choose Ford Escape Touch Up Paint
Order by model year and paint code, not by a website thumbnail or a color name alone. Confirm whether the finish is a solid, metallic, pearl, tri-coat, or tinted-clearcoat system, and purchase the materials intended for that finish.
For colors such as AZ Star White Tri-Coat and D4 Rapid Red Tinted Clearcoat, follow the product manufacturer’s specific layering instructions. Before touching a visible panel, test the dried color on a spray-out card or inconspicuous area under suitable lighting. Age, previous repairs, and spray technique can change the visible result even when the code is correct.
How to Confirm Your Ford Escape Factory Color
The Ford Escape paint code chart provides a year-by-year reference, but the label on your own Escape matters more than a generic color list. Start with the model year, then read the EXT PNT entry and verify the matching factory color. Keep the finish type in mind before buying repair materials, especially for metallic and tri-coat colors.
If a label is missing or the Escape has been repainted, have a Ford parts department or qualified paint supplier confirm the correct match. The simplest next step is to photograph your door-jamb label and note the code before requesting a touch-up paint formula.
Ford Escape Paint Code Questions Owners Ask
Where Is the Paint Code on a Ford Escape?
The paint code is usually beside EXT PNT on the Safety Compliance Certification Label in the driver-side door opening. Check the door jamb, latch pillar, or door edge, then match the printed characters to your Escape’s model year.
Can I Find My Ford Escape Paint Code Using the VIN?
The VIN itself does not contain a readable paint-code field. A Ford parts department may be able to use it to check original build information if your door label is missing or damaged.
What Is the Ford Escape Paint Code for Oxford White?
YZ is the commonly documented Ford Escape code for Oxford White, including the restricted 2025–2026 listings. Confirm the code on your own vehicle before ordering, because not every Escape model year or trim offered Oxford White.
Are 2023 and 2024 Ford Escape Paint Codes the Same?
Not entirely. Both years share codes such as UM, M7, D4, K1, and AZ, but Ford’s 2024 guide adds Race Red (PQ) and drops Cinnabar Red (L8) and Atlas Blue (B3). Check the individual year rather than treating the charts as identical.
What if My Door Sticker Code Does Not Match the Paint?
First make sure you read EXT PNT, not an interior-trim or wheelbase field. If the code still does not match, a replaced door, repaint, or misleading catalog entry may explain the difference. Have the current finish checked before buying paint.
