Ford Sunliner License Plate Bulb Size

The Ford Sunliner license plate light requires bulb size 67 or 63 depending on the specific application. Data for the bulb sizes covers the range from 1952 through 1960.

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
1956-1960	67
1952-1955	63

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 8W.	67
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 0.63W.	63

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Additional Notes

The Ford Sunliner license plate bulb specifications cover model years 1952 through 1960, with two distinct bulb types used across that span.
The bulb 67 is an ANSI-standard single-filament type rated at 12V and 8W, fitted with a BA15s bayonet base, and is classified as a lower wattage variant of the 1156 bulb.
The bulb 63 is an ANSI-standard single-filament type rated at 12V and 0.63W, fitted with a BA9s base, representing a significantly lower power draw than the 67.
The BA15s and BA9s bases are physically incompatible with each other, meaning bulbs from one group cannot be substituted into sockets designed for the other.
Ford Sunliner models from 1956-1960 use the size 67 bulb for the license plate position.
The 1952-1955 Ford Sunliner models use the size 63 bulb, which draws considerably less wattage than the 67 used in later years.
Both the 67 and 63 bulb types carry ANSI designations valid across the United States and Canada, indicating standardized production specifications for both.
The single-filament construction of both bulb types means each serves a single lighting function, with no secondary filament for dual-intensity operation.