Ford Edge License Plate Bulb Size

The Ford Edge license plate light utilizes 12961, 168, and 194 bulb sizes depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Available information covers a span of time starting from 2007 through 2023.

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

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2021-2023	12961	12961	Check Price
2015-2020	168	W5W	Check Price
2007-2014	194	W5W	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with W2.1x9.5d wedge base. 12V, 5W.	W5W	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Ford Edge license plate bulb specifications cover model years 2007-2023 and reference three distinct bulb sizes across that span: 194, 168, and 12961.
All three bulb sizes specified for the Ford Edge license plate position belong to the T10 miniature wedge family, meaning they share the same general form factor despite carrying different part designations.
The W2.1x9.5d base type is associated with the 12961 bulb, which is a Philips part number rather than an ANSI standard designation. This distinction is relevant when sourcing cross-brand replacements.
Both the 168 and 194 are ANSI standard designations recognized in the United States and Canada, making them broadly available across multiple manufacturers under the same number.
The 12961 operates at 12V and 5W, the 168 at 12V and 4.9W, and the 194 at 12V and 3.78W. Although all three share the T10 form factor, their wattage ratings differ and are not identical substitutes.
The Ford Edge (2021-2023) uses the 12961 bulb for the license plate position, while the 2015-2020 model years use the 168, and the 2007-2014 model years use the 194.
Because the 12961 carries a manufacturer-specific part number rather than an ANSI designation, fitment confirmation against the W2.1x9.5d base specification is relevant when selecting aftermarket or LED replacement options for 2021-2023 vehicles.
The shared T10 wedge form factor across all three bulb types does not indicate interchangeability, as wattage differences and base coding variations exist between the 194, 168, and 12961 designations.