Ford Gran Torino Dome Light Bulb Size

The Ford Gran Torino dome light requires bulb size 561 or 211-2 depending on the specific configuration. Data for the lighting components covers the period from 1972 through 1976.

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
1976	561
1975	211-2
1974	561
1973	211-2
1972	561

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 44mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V, 12W.	561
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 12W.	211-2

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Additional Notes

The Ford Gran Torino dome light uses two festoon bulb types across the 1972-1976 model years: the 561 and the 211-2.
Both the 561 and 211-2 are ANSI-standardized festoon bulbs rated at 12V and 12W, making them identical in voltage and wattage.
A festoon bulb is a cylindrical lamp that bridges two end contacts within a fixed-length housing, a common format for interior dome lighting applications.
The 561 bulb is 44mm in length and makes contact through end-cap terminals, while the 211-2 is 41mm in length and uses an SV8.5 base.
The 3mm difference in length between the 561 and the 211-2 means the two types are not directly interchangeable, despite sharing the same voltage and wattage ratings.
The SV8.5 base designation on the 211-2 refers to a specific festoon base standard where the number indicates the width of the contact cap in tenths of a millimeter.
The Ford Gran Torino used the 561 bulb in the 1972, 1974, and 1976 model years, while the 211-2 was specified for the 1973 and 1975 model years.
The alternating bulb specifications across consecutive model years indicates that the correct size must be confirmed against the specific model year before a replacement is selected.