Mercury Cougar License Plate Bulb Size
The Mercury Cougar license plate light uses 12961, 194, 168, and 97 bulb sizes depending on the specific vehicle production era. Available data covers the range from 1967 through 2002 for the specified automotive lighting components.
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
If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.
| Years | US Type | EU Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2002 | 12961 | 12961 | Check Price |
| 1985-1997 | 194 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1983-1984 | 168 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1977-1980 | 168 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1967-1974 | 97 | 97 | Check Price |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W. | 12961 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W. | 194 | Check Price |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with W2.1x9.5d wedge base. 12V, 5W. | W5W | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W. | 168 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 13W. | 97 | Check Price |