Electrical DashLamps

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

DashLeft InstrumentCluster FlexCircuitBoard
* 6ea BackLitBulbs, 16ea DutyLitBulbs, 1ea TheftLitDiode

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