Where can I find my Ford Kuga paint code?
The paint code for a Ford Kuga is typically printed on a small label inside the car—most often on the driver’s door jamb. If you can’t find it there, check the glove box lid, the boot area, or your vehicle documents, or use the VIN to pull it from Ford’s records.
Where to look for the paint code
Common places on most Ford Kuga models where the color code is usually listed include the door area and interior labels. Start with the easiest locations and move outward to less common spots.
- Driver’s door jamb or B-pillar label: look for a sticker near the latch that lists “Paint” or “Body Colour” with the code next to it.
- Passenger door jamb label: on some models the color code may be found on the opposite door pillar.
- Glove box lid or inside the glove box: a label on the inside of the cover often contains the paint code.
- Boot/trunk area near the spare wheel well or under trunk lining: certain trims place the code on a label in this area.
- Engine bay or firewall area: rare, but some builds place the color code in this region.
- Vehicle documentation: the V5C registration certificate, owner's manual, or service book may list the paint code or color name.
Note: Exact locations can vary by model year and market, so check multiple spots if you don’t see a code right away.
Alternative sources and documents
If you cannot locate a sticker on the car itself, these official sources can still provide the paint code using your VIN or build data.
- VIN-based retrieval from Ford: Use Ford’s official owner portal or contact a dealer to look up the paint code from your VIN.
- Ford dealer service department: Provide your VIN and they can pull the exact color code from the vehicle’s build data.
- Registration or insurance documents: Some documents reference the vehicle’s color code or official color description.
Using these sources will typically yield the exact paint code, which you can give to a paint supplier or body shop to ensure an accurate match.
What the paint code looks like and how to use it
Ford Kuga paint codes are usually short alphanumeric strings (typically 2–4 characters) that identify the exact shade. When ordering touch-up paint or body-shop materials, provide the code along with your year, trim, and market to ensure a correct match. Always verify the color in daylight and test a small area before full application.
Summary
The paint code for a Ford Kuga is most commonly found on the driver’s door jamb label, but it may also appear on the glove box lid or in the boot area. If the sticker is elusive, retrieve the code via your VIN through Ford’s official portals or by contacting a dealer, and consult your registration or service documents. Keeping the code handy makes future touch-ups or repainting faster and more accurate.
