Read & watch the ForumThreads & Videos listed below for details on removing the center Air+Radio panel, then
left InstrumentCluster panel, to allow replacing Lamps. Installing LightEmittingDiods\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.
DashCenter+Left are very much alike for 1998~2003 Explorer+MazdaB+Mountaineer+Ranger+Sport+SportTrac;
1998~2003 Clusters have a Black\Gray Frame with Black\White GageBacks with\wOut 4WHi+4WLo Indicators.
1995~1997 Clusters are compatible but do NOT have a Tach & maybe swapped out with 1998~2003 Clusters.
2004+Later HybridElectronicClusters\HECs securely mate with each vehicles PCM & are NOT easily swapped.
* Used In 1998~2003 Explorer+MazdaB+Mountaineer+Ranger
* 6ea BackLitBulbs, 16ea DutyLitBulbs, 1ea TheftLitDiode
* 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
- * 2each In DashCenter 4WD+RearWindowSelectors, Sockets Require Mod\Add
- Tools
- * SiliconeSprayLube, A Little Keeps SpeedoMeter+OdoMeter Working+Quiet
- * ElectricalSprayCleaner\RubbingAlcohol
- * CottonSwabs\700gSandPaper\EmeryCloth
- * 7mm HexHead Socket+Driver\Ratchet
- * ChannelLockPliers
- * NeedleNosePliers
- * JewelersMini FlatScrewDriver
- * Volt+Ohm+Continuity MultiMeter
Links To Related Info
Thanks go to the brave souls who've preceded me in similar adventures & freely shared their experience below:
- 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
- * 2004~2006 Cluster = HEC wOut TestMode
- * 2007~2012 Cluster = HEC With TestMode
- 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://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 OdoMeter
- https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/odometer-worm-gear-replacement Cluster OdoMeter
- 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
