Electrical DashLamps

Read & watch the ForumThreads & Videos below for details on removing the center Air+Radio panel, then

left InstrumentCluster panel, to allow replacing Lamps. Using LightEmittingDiods\LEDs to replace original

IncandescentBulbs is NOT recommended; the LEDs will NOT properly operate in several circuits & despite

advertising, LEDs are NOT as durable or simple as Bulbs. Some patience & items noted below are needed.

Dash part dimensions are alike for 1995~2012 Explorer+MazdaB+Mountaineer+Ranger+Sport+SportTrac.

The 1998~2003 Clusters have Black\White GageBacks, Black\Gray Frame, with\wOut 4WHi+4WLo Lamps.

The 1995~1997 Clusters are compatible but wOut a Tach; they may be swapped with 1998~2003 Clusters.

The 2004~2012 HybridElectronicClusters\HECs securely mate to each vehicles PCM; not easily swapped.

Dash InstrumentCluster With 4WHi+4WLo Lamps
\* Used In 1998~2003 Year Models
Dash InstrumentCluster FlexCircuit+LampSockets
\* 6ea BackLitBulbs, 16ea DutyLitBulbs, 1ea TheftLitDiode

Dash CenterPanel
\* 2ea BackLitBulbs, 2ea DutyLitBulbs In Mod Sockets

BackLamps
LitBulbs T10mmWedg\*23mmLong 12volt 3\4watt Sylvania# 161\194
Sockets T10mmWedg\*13mmCircuitHoleMt FordMotorCraft# c80z-13711-b
\* Do Not Use Higher Wattage Bulbs, They Will Melt Plastic Sockets
\* 6each In DashLeft InstrumentCluster
\* 2each In DashCenter AirConSelectors

DutyLamps
LitBulbs T5mmWedg\*18mmLong 12volt 9\13watt Sylvania# 906\912
Sockets T5mmWedg\*7mmCircuitHoleMt FordMotorCraft# f57z-13b765-ba
\* Do Not Use Higher Wattage Bulbs, They Will Melt Plastic Sockets
\* 16each In DashLeft InstrumentCluster

SpecLamps
4each Bulb+SocketAssemblies for HeadLightSelector +AntiTheftBlinker +4WDSelector +RearWindowSelector
Specialized\rare compared to BackLamps+DutyLamps & thus more difficult\expensive to find\purchase new.
\* See this ForumThread for more info & VendorLinks.

Tools
\* SiliconeSprayLube, A Little Keeps SpeedoMeter+OdoMeter Working+Quiet
\* ElectricalSprayCleaner\RubbingAlcohol
\* CottonSwabs\700gSandPaper\EmeryCloth
\* 7mmHexHead Socket+Driver\Ratchet
\* ChannelLockPliers + NeedleNosePliers + JewelersMini FlatScrewDriver
\* Volt+Ohm+Continuity MultiMeter

## Modified TrimPanel Below SteeringColumn

Removing a small plastic section of this TrimPanel that is unnecessarily entangled with the HoodRelease

Handle (circled in red in the pics below) allows easier access to the InstrumentCluster & SteeringColumn

components; the 4 UpperStabs & 2 LowerBolts are retained+adequate for mounting+securing the Panel.

Dash LeftLower TrimPanel Below SteeringColumn

## Links To Related Info

Thanks go to the brave souls who've preceded me in similar adventures & freely shared their experience:

https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/add-a-tach.193153 1995~2003 Cluster With\wOut Tach
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506170736if\_/https://www.ranger-forums.com/general-ford-ranger-discussion-15/2002-2000-cluster-165339 1995~2003 Cluster With\wOut Tach

https://web.archive.org/web/20210506171227if\_/https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/hec-test-mode-on-2004-rangers.190076

\* 1995~1997 Cluster = Pre HEC wOut Tach

\* 1998~2003 Cluster = Pre HEC With Tach

\* 2004~2005 Cluster = HEC wOut TestMode

\* 2006~2012 Cluster = HEC With TestMode

https://web.archive.org/web/20211128160146if\_/https://circuitboardmedics.com/2004-2005-ford-explorer-sport-trac-instrument-cluster-repair 2004~2005.Ford.ExST ClusterFix
https://web.archive.org/web/20211128161834if\_/https://circuitboardmedics.com/2006-2010-ford-explorer-sport-trac-instrument-cluster-repair 2006~2010.Ford.ExST ClusterFix
https://www.ranger-forums.com/general-technical-electrical-18/bulb-replacement-guide-97015 2001~2003.Ford.ExST+MazdaB+Ranger Lamps
https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/1995-2011-gauge-cluster-removal-and-bulb-replacement Dash Center+Left Assembly
https://youtu.be/3HU0luMB1xI?t=39 Dash Center+Left Assembly
https://youtu.be/dXQSmGV-y4I?t=4 Dash Lamps: LEDs, DONT DO IT!
https://youtu.be/uK4PZzjlwgY?t=1 Dash Lamps
https://sporttrac.org/mysporttrac-archive/projects/dash\_light\_replacement\_gen\_1.pdf Dash Lamps
https://sporttrac.org/threads/4wd-headlight-and-rear-window-switch-bulbs%E2%80%A6-mission-impossible.124021 DashLamps
https://www.ranger-forums.com/interior-exterior-electrical-123/how-replacing-instrument-cluster-lights-65263 Dash Lamps
https://www.ranger-forums.com/interior-semi-tech-40/sport-trac-instrument-cluster-6022 Cluster Swap
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/instrument-cluster-swap-2002-sport-trac-into-1999-mountaineer.470708 Cluster Swap
https://youtu.be/TGfcPSRxGms?t=8 Cluster Swap BkGrColor
https://web.archive.org/web/20200816162941if\_/https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/ford-ranger-odometer-gauge-swap Cluster Odo
https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/odometer-worm-gear-replacement Cluster Odo
https://www.ranger-forums.com/4-0l-ohv-sohc-v6-tech-33/tachometer-167144 Cluster Tac
https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/adjust-repair-instrument-cluster-gear-indicator Cluster GearIndicator
https://web.archive.org/web/20200921060217if\_/http://www.explorer4x4.com/overhead.htm UpperConsole InStall
https://youtu.be/nk5-HiaR06E?t=14 UpperConsole Fix
https://youtu.be/AtqSTUusWHI?t=4 UpperConsole Fix
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/overhead-console-display-fix.187953 UpperConsole Fix
https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/explorer-overhead-console-upgrade UpperConsole UpGrade