Ford Torino front side marker bulbs utilize 194, 161, or 1034NA bulb sizes, while rear side marker bulbs use the 194 size. The replacement chart contains bulb size specifications across the 1969 to 1976 production years.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Ford Torino front side marker uses the 194 bulb across the 1971-1976 model years, while the rear side marker also uses the 194 for the same span, extending one year further back to include 1970 as well.
The 194 is a T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 3.78W, conforming to ANSI standards recognized in both the United States and Canada.
The T10 wedge base format means the bulb is held in its socket by the tension of the base contacts rather than by a bayonet or screw mechanism, which is a common trait shared by both the 194 and the 161 used in this vehicle.
The 1970 Ford Torino front side marker takes the 161 bulb rather than the 194. Although both are T10 wedge bulbs operating at 12V, the 161 is rated at only 1W compared to the 194's 3.78W, making them electrically distinct and not directly interchangeable despite sharing the same base type.
The 1969 Ford Torino front side marker uses the 1034NA, a dual-filament bulb with a BAY15d bayonet base rated at 12V and 21/5W. Its base type and dual-filament design differ fundamentally from the wedge-style bulbs used in all other positions across the listed model years.
The 1034NA is a natural amber glass variant of the 1157 bulb family. The amber tint is built into the glass itself rather than applied as a coating, which affects the color output of the bulb without relying on a colored lens.
The BAY15d bayonet base of the 1034NA features two offset pins at different heights, a design that prevents incorrect single-filament bulbs from being seated in a socket intended for dual-filament use.
The rear side marker position on the Ford Torino has no listed 1969 entry, and the front side marker has no listed 1970 rear counterpart, reflecting the distinct fitment histories of the two positions across the production run.