2025 Ford Escape Paint Color Codes: Complete Reference Guide

Keeping your 2025 Ford Escape looking factory-fresh requires knowing the exact paint code when tackling scratches, rock chips, or minor bumper scuffs. Even slight variations in a color mix can make a touch-up job stick out like a sore thumb.

Whether you are dealing with a standard solid color or one of Ford's stunning tri-coat pearl finishes, this guide provides everything you need to know about the 2025 Ford Escape paint codes, where to locate your specific code, and how to execute a professional-grade touch-up repair.

Quick reference: 2025 Ford Escape Paint Codes

Below is the quick reference guide to the factory colors offered for the 2025 Ford Escape. Always verify your specific paint code on your vehicle before purchasing touch-up materials, as mid-year additions or trim-specific options can occur.

Color Name	Paint Code	Type
Oxford White	Z1	Solid
Agate Black	UM	Metallic
Iconic Silver	JS	Metallic
Carbonized Gray	M7	Metallic
Vapor Blue	K1	Metallic
Rapid Red	D4	Tinted Clearcoat / Metallic
Star White	AZ	Tri-Coat Pearl
Race Red	PQ	Solid
Space Silver	U6	Metallic

Note: If you are uncertain about your exact color or if your vehicle has a special fleet color, you can always confirm your factory paint code by providing your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to a local Ford dealer or professional paint supplier.

Where to find your paint code

Ford makes it relatively easy to locate your factory paint code, but you need to know exactly where to look and how to read the label.

1. Check the Driver's Side Door Jamb: Open the driver’s side door and locate the Vehicle Certification Label (often called the door jamb sticker). This sticker is usually placed on the B-pillar (the vertical post right behind the driver’s seat) or on the door edge itself.
2. Locate the "EXT PNT" Heading: At the bottom left-hand side of the Certification Label, look for the text "EXT PNT" (Exterior Paint).
3. Read the Code: Directly below or next to "EXT PNT," you will see a two-character code consisting of letters and/or numbers (e.g., "M7" for Carbonized Gray). This is your official factory paint code.

Best touch-up paint sources

Once you have your code, you need high-quality paint to do the job right. Here are the most reliable sources for your 2025 Escape:

• Dealership OEM Paint Pens: For tiny rock chips and minor scratches, purchasing an exact-match Motorcraft paint pen directly from the Ford dealer is often the easiest and most reliable route.
• AutomotiveTouchup: A highly regarded online source that mixes paint to order based on your exact OEM code. They offer paint pens, brush-in-bottle, and aerosol spray cans that are famous for their excellent color match and high-quality spray nozzles.
• Dupli-Color: Available at almost any local auto parts store, Dupli-Color offers exact-match aerosol cans and the popular Scratch Fix All-in-1 tool, which includes an abrasive tip, paint, and clear coat in one convenient package.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Great for slightly older or sun-faded vehicles, Tcoat provides custom-mixed solutions that account for subtle environmental changes to the paint, though this is less of a concern for a brand-new 2025 model.

How to use touch-up paint

Achieving a seamless repair requires patience and proper preparation. Follow these steps for the best results:

1. Clean the Area: Wash the damaged spot thoroughly with soap and water. Once dry, wipe it down with a wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol. There should be zero dirt, wax, or oil remaining.
2. Apply Primer (if needed): If the scratch goes all the way down to bare metal or plastic, apply a light coat of automotive primer. Let it dry completely (usually 20-30 minutes).
3. Apply the Base Coat: Shake the touch-up paint vigorously. Apply the color in very light, thin layers using a fine brush, toothpick (for tiny chips), or spray can. Allow 15-20 minutes of drying time between each coat. Build the paint up until it is just slightly below the level of the surrounding clear coat.
4. Apply the Clear Coat: Modern Ford paints are a basecoat/clearcoat system. Once the base color is dry, apply the clear coat to seal the repair and restore the factory gloss. Wait a few days before lightly polishing the area to blend it with the surrounding finish.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

If your 2025 Escape is painted in Star White (AZ) or Rapid Red (D4), you are dealing with a complex multi-stage paint job.

Tri-coats require a base color coat, a semi-transparent pearl/tinted mid-coat, and a final clear coat. When touching up these colors:

• Practice first: Test the application on a piece of scrap metal or hidden plastic. The final color depends heavily on how many layers of the translucent mid-coat you apply.
• Don't over-apply the mid-coat: Too many layers of the pearl or tinted coat will make the repaired spot look significantly darker than the rest of the car.
• Set expectations: Pearl and metallic flakes are highly dependent on the angle they are sprayed at. A perfect invisible repair with a brush or pen is nearly impossible on a tri-coat; your goal is to protect the metal and camouflage the chip from a few feet away.

For severe damage, deep gouges, or large scraped panels, DIY touch-up paint won't cut it. Find a trusted body shop on Repairius.