Lincoln Premier Back Up Light Bulb Size

The Lincoln Premier back up light bulb uses either 1156 or 1141 size bulbs depending on the specific vehicle configuration. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years from 1956 to 1960 with corresponding bulb size specifications.

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
1958-1960	1156
1956-1957	1141

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.	1156
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.	1141

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Additional Notes

The Lincoln Premier backup light specifications cover model years 1956-1960, with two distinct bulb types used across that span.
The 1156 bulb is specified for the 1958-1960 Lincoln Premier, while the 1141 bulb is specified for the 1956-1957 model years.
Both the 1156 and 1141 are ANSI-standardized bulbs recognized in the United States and Canada.
Each bulb type operates on a 12-volt electrical system and draws 21 watts, meaning their power consumption is identical.
Both bulbs use a BA15s bayonet base, a single-contact base type where the "s" denotes a single pin, as opposed to the dual-pin BA15d variant.
Both bulbs are single-filament designs, which is typical for dedicated backup lights that serve one switching function rather than dual-intensity roles.
Despite sharing the same base type, voltage, wattage, and filament count, the 1156 and 1141 carry different ANSI designations, and the specifications treat them as non-interchangeable across the two production periods.