Ford Galaxie License Plate Bulb Size

The Ford Galaxie license plate light uses 1155 and 67 bulb sizes according to the provided specifications for the vehicle. The data covers the range from 1959 to 1967.

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 Type	Shop
1963-1967	1155	Check Price
1959-1962	67	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 21W.	1155	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 8W.	67	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Ford Galaxie license plate bulb specifications cover the 1959-1967 model years, with two distinct bulb types used across that span: the 1155 and the 67.
The 1155 bulb is the specified fitment for the 1963-1967 Ford Galaxie, representing five consecutive model years under a single bulb type.
The 67 bulb is the specified fitment for the 1959-1962 Galaxie, covering four model years before the transition to the 1155.
Both the 1155 and the 67 are ANSI-standardized bulbs recognized in the United States and Canada, and both use the BA15s single-contact bayonet base.
The BA15s base is a single-contact bayonet fitting, which is distinct from the BA15d double-contact variant; only single-filament bulbs are compatible with this socket type.
Both bulbs operate at 12 volts, consistent with the 12V electrical systems standard in automotive applications of that era.
The primary difference between the two bulb types is wattage: the 1155 operates at 21W, while the 67 operates at 8W, making the 67 a significantly lower-output bulb despite sharing the same base type.
Both the 1155 and the 67 are described as variants of the 1156, a widely used automotive bulb; however, they are not interchangeable with each other due to the wattage difference, which affects light output and circuit load.
Because the 1155 and the 67 share the BA15s bayonet base, physical installation of either into the other's socket is possible, but the wattage mismatch means substitution between the two types is not a rated fitment for any Galaxie model year listed.