Ford Pinto Dome Light Bulb Size

The Ford Pinto dome light requires bulb sizes 211-2 and 212-2 for proper illumination within the interior cabin area. Available data for the specified components covers the range from 1971 to 1980.

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
1978-1980	212-2
1977	211-2
1975-1976	212-2
1971-1974	211-2

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 12W.	212-2
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 12W.	211-2

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Additional Notes

The Ford Pinto dome light uses one of two bulb types across its production run: the 212-2 for model years 1975-1976 and 1978-1980, and the 211-2 for model years 1971-1974 and 1977.
Both the 211-2 and 212-2 are festoon-style bulbs, meaning they are cylindrical in shape and make contact at each end rather than through a plug-in base.
Both bulbs share an SV8.5 base designation, which refers to the style of end cap used on festoon bulbs with a nominal 8.5mm cap width.
Both bulbs have a 41mm length, operate at 12 volts, and draw 12 watts, making their electrical and physical profiles nearly identical.
Despite their near-identical specifications, the 211-2 and 212-2 are distinct ANSI part numbers, and fitment references for the Ford Pinto specify each for different model years rather than treating them as universal substitutes.
Both bulbs conform to ANSI standards recognized in the United States and Canada, placing them within a standardized North American automotive lighting classification system.