Read & watch the ForumThreads & Videos listed below for details on removing the center Air+Radio panel, then left InstrumentCluster panel, to allow replacing Bulbs. Installing LightEmittingDiodes\LEDs in place of the original IncandescentBulbs is NOT recommended, as LEDs will NOT properly operate in several of the circuits & despite advertising, LEDs are NOT as reliable\durable\simple as Bulbs. Some patience & items listed below are needed.
- Tools
- * ElectricalSprayCleaner\RubbingAlcohol
- * CottonSwabs\700gSandPaper\EmeryCloth
- * 7mm HexHead Socket+Driver\Ratchet
- * ChannelLockPliers
- * NeedleNosePliers
- * JewelersMini FlatScrewDriver
- * Volt+Ohm+Continuity MultiMeter
- BackLitBulbs T10mmWedg*23mmLong 12volt 3\4watt Sylvania# 161\194
- BackSockets 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
- DutyLitBulbs T5mmWedg*18mmLong 12volt 9\13watt Sylvania# 906\912
- DutySockets T5mmWedg*7mmCircuitHoleMt FordMotorCraft# f57z-13b765-ba
- * Do Not Use Higher Wattage Bulbs, They Will Melt Plastic Sockets
- * 16each In DashLeft InstrumentCluster
- * 2each In DashCenter 4WD+RearWindowSelectors, Needs Socket Added\Modified
DashLeft InstrumentCluster With 4WHi+4WLo DutyLamps
* Used In 1998~2003 Explorer+Ranger+MazdaB+Mountaineer
* Used In 1998~2003 Explorer+Ranger+MazdaB+Mountaineer
Links To Related Info
Thanks go to the brave souls who've preceded me in similar adventures & freely shared their experience below:
- http://www.ranger-forums.com/general-technical-electrical-18/bulb-replacement-guide-97015 2001~2003.Ford.SportTrac+Ranger Lamps
- http://www.therangerstation.com/tech/1995-2011-gauge-cluster-removal-and-bulb-replacement Center+LeftDash Assembly
- http://youtu.be/3HU0luMB1xI?t=39 Center+LeftDash Assembly
- http://youtu.be/dXQSmGV-y4I?t=4 Instrument Lamps: LEDs, DONT DO IT!
- http://youtu.be/uK4PZzjlwgY?t=1 Instrument Lamps
- http://www.ranger-forums.com/interior-exterior-electrical-123/how-replacing-instrument-cluster-lights-65263 Instrument Lamps
- http://www.ranger-forums.com/interior-semi-tech-40/sport-trac-instrument-cluster-6022 Instrument Swap
- https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/instrument-cluster-swap-2002-sport-trac-into-1999-mountaineer.470708 Instrument Swap
- http://web.archive.org/web/20200816162941if_/https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/ford-ranger-odometer-gauge-swap Instrument OdoMeter
- http://www.therangerstation.com/tech/odometer-worm-gear-replacement Instrument OdoMeter
- http://www.therangerstation.com/tech/adjust-repair-instrument-cluster-gear-indicator Instrument GearIndicator
- http://web.archive.org/web/20200921060217if_/http://www.explorer4x4.com/overhead.htm UpperConsole Install
- http://youtu.be/nk5-HiaR06E?t=14 UpperConsole Fix
- http://youtu.be/AtqSTUusWHI?t=4 UpperConsole Fix
- https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/overhead-console-display-fix.187953 UpperConsole Fix
- http://www.therangerstation.com/tech/explorer-overhead-console-upgrade UpperConsole UpGrade
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