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Ford Thunderbird Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Ford Thunderbird from 1958 to 2005. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Ford thunderbird changed low beam specifications across model years — 1958–1976: H5006; 1989–1993: 9006; 2002–2005: 9007 LED; 1994–1997: 9007; 1983–1986: H4656; 1977–1979: H6024; 1987–1988: 9004; 1980–1981: H6054. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1958 – 2005
42 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Beam | H5006(1958–1976) 9006(1989–1993) 9007 LED(2002–2005) 9007(1994–1997) H4656(1983–1986) H6024(1977–1979) 9004(1987–1988) H6054(1980–1981) | 42 years | Changed |
| High Beam | H5001(1958–1976) 194(1977–1997) 9005(1989–1993) 9007 LED(2002–2005) H4651(1983–1986) | 41 years | Changed |
| Fog Light | 893(1992–1997) LED Fog Light(2002–2005) 880(1990–1991) | 12 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 1157(1963–1986) 3157CK(1987–2004) 3157(1988–2005) 921(1989–1994) | 35 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 194(1969–1986) 3157CK(1990–1997) 194 LED(2002–2005) 3157NA(1989–1996) 904(1987–1988) 168(1981–1981) | 31 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 1157A(1964–1984) 3157NA(1988–1996) 3157CK(1987–1997) 3457AK LED(2002–2005) 1157(1963–1986) | 37 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 1157(1963–1986) 3157(1989–1996) 3157K LED(2002–2005) 3157CK(1987–1997) 3357(1992–1993) | 35 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 1156(1968–1988) 3156(1989–1997) 3156K(2002–2005) | 31 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | 906(1980–1994) 912(1981–1997) 211-2(2002–2005) | 21 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 194(1985–1997) 168(1977–2005) | 24 years | Changed |
| Parking Light | 1157A(1965–1984) 3157NA(1988–1996) 3457AK or 912(2002–2005) 3157CK(1987–1997) 1157(1963–1986) | 37 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 912(1990–1997) 212-2(2002–2005) 906(1989–1994) | 13 years | Changed |
| Tail Light | 1157(1963–1986) 3157CK(1987–2005) 3157(1989–2002) 3357(1992–1993) 168(1978–1979) | 35 years | Changed |
| Map Light | 912(1980–1989) 168(1992–1993) | 7 years | Changed |
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We have bulb size data for the Ford Thunderbird from 1958 to 2005, covering 42 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Ford Thunderbird changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1958–1976: H5006; 1989–1993: 9006; 2002–2005: 9007 LED; 1994–1997: 9007; 1983–1986: H4656; 1977–1979: H6024; 1987–1988: 9004; 1980–1981: H6054. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Ford Thunderbird uses a H5006 bulb for the low beam and a H5001 for the high beam, and a 893 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Ford Thunderbird uses a H5006 low beam, and direct-fit LED conversion kits for that size are widely available. LED upgrades typically produce 2–3× more light output than stock halogen and last 25,000+ hours. Look for a DOT-compliant kit with a proper beam cutoff pattern.
Select your model year from the list below. Each year page shows every bulb position — low beam, high beam, fog light, turn signal, and brake light — with the correct size and a link to buy it on Amazon.