2025 Ford Transit Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

Maintaining the pristine appearance of your 2025 Ford Transit is essential, whether you use it as a daily workhorse, a passenger shuttle, or a custom camper van. Scratches, chips, and dings are inevitable, but armed with the correct paint code, you can easily restore your van's finish.

Below is your comprehensive guide to the 2025 Ford Transit paint color codes, including where to find your vehicle's specific code, how to source the best touch-up paint, and tips for a flawless repair.

Quick reference

Here are the most common factory paint colors offered for the 2025 Ford Transit. Note: Always verify your specific paint code using your vehicle’s VIN before purchasing paint, as fleet and custom order colors may vary.

Color Name	Paint Code	Type
Oxford White	Z1	Solid
Agate Black	UM	Metallic
Iconic Silver	JS	Metallic
Carbonized Gray	M7	Metallic
Abyss Gray	ME	Solid
Avalanche	DR	Solid
Race Red	PQ	Solid
Blue Metallic	FT	Metallic
Ingot Silver	UX	Metallic

Where to find your paint code

Ford makes it relatively straightforward to find your exact paint code. For the 2025 Ford Transit, the paint code is located on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label, which is a sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb.

1. Open the driver's side front door.
2. Look at the B-pillar (the vertical frame just behind the door) or the edge of the door itself.
3. Locate the black-and-white (or sometimes yellow-and-white) barcode sticker.
4. Scan the bottom section of the label for the letters "EXT PNT" (Exterior Paint).
5. Just below or next to "EXT PNT," you will see a two-digit alphanumeric code (e.g., "Z1" for Oxford White). This is your exact factory paint code.

If the sticker is missing, damaged, or unreadable, you can always call your local Ford dealership's parts department. Provide them with your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and they can instantly look up the exact paint code your Transit left the factory with.

Best touch-up paint sources

Once you have your paint code, it's time to source the paint. Here are the most reliable options for high-quality touch-up paint:

• Your Local Ford Dealer (Motorcraft): For guaranteed factory match on standard colors, the OEM Motorcraft touch-up paint pens and half-ounce bottles sold at the parts counter are highly recommended.
• AutomotiveTouchup: This is an excellent online source that custom-mixes paint based on your exact factory code. They offer everything from small paint pens to aerosol spray cans and ready-to-spray pints for larger repairs.
• Dupli-Color: A staple in auto parts stores, Dupli-Color offers Exact-Match scratch fix pens and aerosols. They are easily accessible for common colors like Oxford White (Z1).
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Ideal for professional-grade results and harder-to-match metallics, Tcoat and similar custom-mix suppliers provide premium automotive urethane paints formulated to precisely match your Transit's OEM specs.

How to use touch-up paint

Achieving a professional-looking repair requires a bit of patience and proper preparation. Follow these steps for the best results:

1. Clean the area: Wash the scratched or chipped area thoroughly with soap and water. Follow up with a wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol to ensure no contaminants prevent the paint from adhering.
2. Apply Primer: If the scratch goes all the way down to bare metal or plastic, apply a thin layer of automotive primer. Let it dry completely according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Apply the Base Coat: Shake your touch-up paint vigorously. Apply the color base coat in light, thin layers using a fine-tipped brush or a toothpick for tiny rock chips. Allow each coat to dry (usually 15–20 minutes) before applying the next. Stop when the paint is level with the surrounding area.
4. Apply Clear Coat: Once the base coat is fully dry, apply a protective clear coat. The clear coat provides the glossy finish and seals the repair against the elements. After the clear coat cures for a few days, you can use a mild polishing compound to blend the edges.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

While the Ford Transit lineup leans heavily toward durable solids and metallics, you may encounter special multi-stage paints on premium passenger trims or custom fleet orders.

• Understand the Layers: Tri-coat pearl paints require a base color, a translucent pearl mid-coat, and a clear coat.
• Test First: Always practice your application on a piece of scrap metal or heavy cardboard first. The final color of a tri-coat depends entirely on how many layers of the pearl mid-coat you apply.
• Metallic Flake Lay-Down: For metallic colors like Carbonized Gray or Agate Black, the ambient temperature and application method can affect how the metallic flakes lay down. Apply in a shaded, temperature-controlled environment (around 70°F) for the most uniform metallic reflection.

If your paint damage is extensive or you are struggling to blend a difficult metallic finish perfectly, it might be time to call in the professionals.

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