Ford Thunderbird Instrument Panel Bulb Size
The Ford Thunderbird instrument panel utilizes bulb sizes 37, 194, 161, 1445, 1893, 1891, 1895, 1816, 57, 257, and 1896. Available data covers the range from 1955 to 1997.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1991-1996 | 194 |
| 1990 | 161 |
| 1988-1989 | 194 |
| 1987 | 161 |
| 1983-1986 | 194 |
| 1982 | 161 |
| 1981 | 194 |
| 1980 | 1445 |
| 1979 | 161 |
| 1975-1978 | 194 |
| 1974 | 1893 |
| 1972-1973 | 194 |
| 1970 | 1445 |
| 1968-1969 | 194 |
| 1965-1967 | 1891 |
| 1964 | 1895 |
| 1963 | 1445 |
| 1961-1962 | 1816 |
| 1959-1960 | 57 |
| 1958 | 257 |
| 1957 | 1445 |
| 1956 | 57 |
| 1955 | 1896 |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 1W. | 37 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W. | 194 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W. | 161 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W. | 1445 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 2W. | 1893 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 2W. | 1891 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 0.9W. | 1895 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T3.25). 12V, 4W. | 1816 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 1W. | 57 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon or BA9s base instrument bulb. 12V, 2W. | 257 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 0.9W. | 1896 |