Ford Escape Glove Box Bulb Size

The Ford Escape glove box bulb uses a 161 size bulb for interior illumination. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning from 2001 to 2012.

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
2001-2012	161

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W.	161

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Additional Notes

The Ford Escape uses the 161 bulb for the glove box across the 2001-2012 model years.
The 161 is classified as a miniature wedge bulb, designated T10 in the international bulb sizing system.
The T10 designation refers to the bulb's tubular shape, with the number indicating its width in eighths of an inch.
The 161 bulb operates at 12 volts, which is consistent with standard automotive electrical systems.
At a rated output of 1 watt, the 161 is among the lower-power bulbs used in automotive interior lighting, reflecting its role in low-demand illumination tasks such as glove box lighting.
The 161 conforms to ANSI standards, meaning it meets the specifications recognized across the United States and Canada for interchangeability and performance consistency.
The wedge base design of the 161 means the bulb is held in its socket by the tension of the base itself, with no separate metal contact pins required.
Because the 161 follows an ANSI-standardized designation, other bulbs sharing the same designation from different manufacturers are generally interchangeable in the Ford Escape glove box socket.