Ford Escape Instrument Panel Bulb Size

Ford Escape instrument panel requires a 74 bulb size for proper illumination of dashboard indicators. The replacement chart covers 2010 to 2012 vehicle production years with corresponding bulb 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	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2010-2012	74 (Gear indicator light)	W1.2W	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 1.4W.	74	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Miniature wedge bulb (T5) with W2x4.6d base. 12V, 1.2W.	W1.2W	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The T5 miniature wedge bulb, sold under the ANSI designation 74, is the specified bulb type for the gear indicator light on the Ford Escape across the 2010-2012 model years.
The 74 bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 1.4 watts, placing it among the lower-wattage bulbs used in automotive instrument panel applications.
The T5 designation refers to the tubular glass envelope, with the numeral indicating its width in eighths of an inch, making it one of the smaller bulb forms used in instrument cluster assemblies.
The wedge base design means the 74 bulb is held in its socket by the tension of the base itself rather than by a separate bayonet or screw mechanism, which is a common construction for low-wattage panel lighting.
The ANSI 74 designation applies to both the United States and Canadian markets, indicating a standardized specification recognized across North American automotive applications.