Volvo FE Back Up Light Bulb Size

The Volvo FE back up light uses 1156 and P21W bulb sizes for the rear illumination system. Data for the specific lighting components covers the period from 1992 through 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
1992-1997	1156

Bulb Specifications

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

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Additional Notes

The 1156 is the specified back up light bulb for the Volvo FE across all listed model years from 1992-1997.
The 1156 is an ANSI-standardized bulb type, meaning its physical and electrical characteristics conform to a defined North American specification used in both the United States and Canada.
The 1156 operates on a 12-volt electrical system and draws 21 watts, which is consistent with standard automotive reverse lighting applications.
The 1156 is a single-filament bulb, meaning it serves only one lighting function, as opposed to dual-filament types that handle two functions such as braking and running light from a single unit.
The 1156 uses a BA15s bayonet base, where "BA15s" denotes a bayonet fitting with a 15mm collar and a single contact pin, which locks the bulb into its socket with a push-and-twist motion.
The BA15s single-contact base of the 1156 is not interchangeable with the BA15d base found on dual-filament bulbs such as the 1157, despite the two types sharing a similar physical profile.