Ford Maverick Instrument Panel Bulb Size

The Ford Maverick instrument panel requires 3 distinct bulb sizes: 168, 1893, and 1445, with each size serving specific illumination functions within the dashboard. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1970 to 1977, detailing bulb specifications across all model years within that range.

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
1977	168
1976	1893
1975	1445
1973-1974	194
1971-1972	1893
1970	194

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 2W.	1893
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W.	1445
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194

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Additional Notes

The Ford Maverick instrument panel draws from four distinct bulb types across its 1970-1977 model years: the 168, 194, 1445, and 1893.
The 194 bulb is a T10 miniature wedge type rated at 12V and 3.78W, conforming to ANSI standards for the US and Canadian markets.
The 168 bulb shares the same T10 miniature wedge form factor as the 194 but operates at a higher wattage of 4.9W, making the two electrically non-equivalent despite their physical similarities.
The 1893 is a T5 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 2W, representing a smaller physical profile than the T10-based 168 and 194 types.
The 1445 differs from all other bulb types in these specifications by using a BA9s bayonet base rather than a wedge base, making it a single-filament bulb rated at 12V and 2W.
Because the 168 and 194 share the T10 wedge form factor, physical fitment between the two is possible, but their wattage difference of roughly 1.12W means they are not direct electrical equivalents for instrument panel use.
The 1893 and 1445 both share a 2W rating, yet their base types are entirely different, a T5 wedge versus a BA9s bayonet, which makes them physically non-interchangeable.
The Ford Maverick used the 194 bulb across three model years: 1970, 1973, and 1974.
The 1893 bulb was specified for the Ford Maverick in 1971-1972 and again in 1976, while the 1445 was exclusive to the 1975 model year.
All four bulb types in these specifications conform to ANSI standards applicable to both the United States and Canada.