Ford E-300 License Plate Bulb Size

The Ford E-300 license plate bulb uses a 97 size bulb for this vehicle model. The replacement chart covers 1969 to 1974 production years with corresponding bulb size specifications.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
1969-1974	97

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	97

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Additional Notes

The Ford E-300 uses the 97 bulb for the license plate position across all listed model years, spanning 1969-1974.
The 97 bulb follows the ANSI standard recognized in both the United States and Canada.
It is a single-filament bulb, meaning it serves one lighting function rather than combining two, such as stop and tail.
The 97 bulb uses a BA15s bayonet base, a single-contact mount where the bulb locks into the socket with a twist.
Operating specifications for the 97 bulb are rated at 12 volts and 13 watts, consistent with standard automotive electrical systems of that era.
The 97 bulb is a variant of the 1156, which shares the same BA15s bayonet base but differs in wattage; the 1156 is rated at approximately 26.9 watts, making the two bulbs not directly interchangeable despite their physical similarities.