Ford Thunderbird Ignition Bulb Size
The Ford Thunderbird ignition uses bulb sizes 194, 1893, 1445, 161, 1895, and 57 across various production periods. Available data covers the range from 1961 through 1985.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 194 |
| 1981 | 194 |
| 1973 | 1893 |
| 1970 | 1445 |
| 1968-1969 | 161 |
| 1966-1967 | 1895 |
| 1963-1965 | 1445 |
| 1961-1962 | 57 |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W. | 194 |
| 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, 1W. | 161 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 0.9W. | 1895 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 1W. | 57 |