EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! You definitely made this crystal clear and I had ZERO problems! It took me a while because I switched out all 10 bulbs with LEDs on my 2005 Mountaineer. Had to rotate the bulbs for polarity issues but I FINALLY got it done. Probably a 3 hour job for me. Thanks man!
your videos litterly save me so much money and teach me how to work on my explore with confidence thank you for sharing! shops in b.c canada are way over priced for any little thing.
Thanks for taking the time to make and post this video. Also nice to see you responding to questions. I just "inherited" a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport (2 door) and a couple of the bulbs must have blown in the cluster. Hard to tell what speed I'm driving at night, that's for sure. I'll be following your removal instructions soon! Can you tell me what the bulb type is so I can make sure I have the right kind and quantity on hand before I disassemble the whole thing? Not all the bulbs are blown, but I figure I'll just go ahead and replace them all while I've got the cluster out. Many thanks!
JRitz79 Best bet is the local Ford dealer but the number I am getting for your vehicle is here-www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O0MM3E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000O0MM3E&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=TP6WKOYTUAGPVMJH
Thank you, I wish I tried this myself instead of paying ford $500 to only diagnose the problem. 03 Explorer, Instrument cluster was completely non functional, power windows and radio would occasionally go out too. If anyone is on the fence about doing this repair yourself just do it, it would have saved me over $1000 if I had just manned up.
Great video. I want to remove my cluster to upgrade it to the cluster that displays fuel consumption. I am obtaining the cluster and info button from a salvage yard. Do i need to also get a wiring harness for the info button?
Great instruction Video! Thje trouble with my cluster is the odometer sometimes doesn't light up or it's very dim. Sometimes if I hit the dash a little it will light up bright again. Any idea what is wrong with it? It's LED so it's not s bulb problem.
I have the problem with my Ford Escape 08; The light for the gasoline turn on when the tank it's fuel. The dealership said me! You need change the instrumental cluster, but its to expensive. Thanks for ur videos
I'm not one to tell a ford tech how to do their job as you know much more than I ever will, but I like my way better as far as taking the center trim panel off. I push the air vents all the way down so that I can grab the lip that is there. A nice tug then pops out the whole thing. Easy peasy.. Also, removing the dummy panel on the right side across from the 4x4 buttons can allow you to pry it that way with your hands too. Prying with any tool, no matter the spot always leaves some risk for snapping stuff so I try to avoid it. Great video though!
The reason I don't do it that way is because grabbing and yanking fast like that to pop plastic trim out especially these ones that are in there tight I find you crack more panels that way than popping the panel up at the retainer points. With the cat claw I use I can feel for it and tell when I am over the retainer. I do it this way on all interior trim panels and it has work out very well over the years as I have honed in my technique for what does and doesn't work.
FordTechMakuloco Makes sense and like I said, I'm sure your way is better anyway. I jsut had to throw my .02 in there. I will try your method the next time I inevitably mess with something back there!
FordTechMakuloco I have a parasitic drain on my battery I didn't have a check engine light for about 2 weeks my battery kept going dead now my fuel gauge is acting up and my check engine light came up and this was code po463 could NY cluster be Problem
Can you tell me what else a battery saver relay may be called? There is a crazy fast clicking sound when I start my 04 sport trac and the panel all lights up until it starts. A 30+ year parts guy at a ford dealer said he has never heard of it.Im guessing it is in the central junction box?
The cluster was replaced on my 03 explorer b4 I purchased it. The message center has not worked since I've purchased it and wonder if possible y it could be related to cluster removal. Reprogram requirement?
Thanks man, gremlins got my fuel gauge. Thought pulling the dash would be a pain. Looks easy enough. Now gotta find an anti slosh board. Gremlins pulling bitc# moves hahaa. Dirty af.
So I pulled it out to find a loose connection, could not find it and when I put it all back together, it won't start, is there some kind of reset Im missing? thx, great video
I'm just going to put it out there that all you need to do is remove the black bezel which is two or three screws and then you can take out the cluster. No need to remove all of the other stuff. Not that you can't it's just not necessary. But I'm sure that's the time the shops charge you for.
Great video...not sure what my problem is.. I have a 2002 Ford Explorer Sports track, back lights and blinkers were acting up.Figured out the Multi function switch was the issues and replaced it. It fix some of the light issues. Now when turning on the lights the back light don't come on. Blinkers, hazards and Brake lights work though. The dash light are acting weird. Once you turn on lights the dash lights don't work but if you remote start the truck they are on. Once you hit the brake they go off...Crazy right. Any suggestions...this is killing me....
Hola, muy buenos sus videos, una pregunta, tengo una Explorer 2003-XLG, quería saber el interruptor al lado derecho del timon, que tiene un pedal y una flecha para arriba y otra para abajo, que función hace, gracias
I got problem whith 4x4 low doesnt engage auto and high yes but no low maybe later you hotba change to make a video of it ! Tanks for you help and teaching
The beginning of this video shows how to remove the trim panel which is the hardest part then its just a few screws and the cluster connector- th-cam.com/video/y2Bh4pN27zI/w-d-xo.html
I intend to buy a stereo on ebay modified with a aux port. I plan to switch it in my ford explorer. However I don't have the confidence to try to do it myself. I'll probably search out a nearby business to have it done.
Ford and all the other makers who try to force our vehicles into an expensive dealer shop just to change a light bulb should be sued for unethical business practices. This is ridiculous watching this guy disassemble the whole dash, radio panel, gear indicator, etc. just to replace a common dash light set. But for $700 a Ford dealer near you would be happy to do it.
jey my friend i need so of your hel to solve this problem in my 02 ford explorer is only blows in the windshield and feet even if the control is set to the front vents i don't hear changing like before any clue thank you
Can you make a video for removing a 1996 Ford Explorer 4L GEM module? Mine isn't working anymore and the garage estimate says it will cost $850.00 if they do it for me. I bought the vehicle for $1200.00 5 years ago, so I really can't justify an $850.00 power window/wiper repair job when the car itself is hardly worth $850.00 by now. :(
Sir plzz upload a video of changing the horn of ford explorer 2002 xlt V6 because my horn is not working and I want my self to repair it.So plzz sir as fast as possible
im getting really annoyed trying to find the right size leds to change the color of my speedometer could u help me find the bulb size? 2005 ford explorer
it is cetainly a helpful presentation , but you didn't BEGIN to tell what a virtually impossible task it is to get the gear indicator back into the cluster --- what a nightmare
hi i have a 2006 expedition and took mine out cause od light not working but i have a sealed one ? 6LIT-10849-DC . ANY ADVICE ? THX FOUND A SURFACE DIODE RIGHT BEHIND THE OD READOUT 330 VFK 5F5
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EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! You definitely made this crystal clear and I had ZERO problems! It took me a while because I switched out all 10 bulbs with LEDs on my 2005 Mountaineer. Had to rotate the bulbs for polarity issues but I FINALLY got it done. Probably a 3 hour job for me. Thanks man!
your videos litterly save me so much money and teach me how to work on my explore with confidence thank you for sharing! shops in b.c canada are way over priced for any little thing.
U make seem pretty easy. Thanks for the video. I’ll be replacing the bulbs 💡
Thanks a lot for posting this. Got to the gear shift indication and stopped to look up how it comes apart. Digging into dash for defrost valve issue.
Thanks for taking the time to make and post this video. Also nice to see you responding to questions. I just "inherited" a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport (2 door) and a couple of the bulbs must have blown in the cluster. Hard to tell what speed I'm driving at night, that's for sure. I'll be following your removal instructions soon! Can you tell me what the bulb type is so I can make sure I have the right kind and quantity on hand before I disassemble the whole thing? Not all the bulbs are blown, but I figure I'll just go ahead and replace them all while I've got the cluster out. Many thanks!
JRitz79 Best bet is the local Ford dealer but the number I am getting for your vehicle is here-www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O0MM3E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000O0MM3E&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=TP6WKOYTUAGPVMJH
Thank you, I wish I tried this myself instead of paying ford $500 to only diagnose the problem.
03 Explorer, Instrument cluster was completely non functional, power windows and radio would occasionally go out too.
If anyone is on the fence about doing this repair yourself just do it, it would have saved me over $1000 if I had just manned up.
Great video. AllData had a thousand diagrams for this, but on a hungover Saturday morning; I'll take the video :) Thanks for the great walkthrough!
Nice!
Thank you, for taking the time and effort.
Detailed and helpful
Great video. I want to remove my cluster to upgrade it to the cluster that displays fuel consumption. I am obtaining the cluster and info button from a salvage yard. Do i need to also get a wiring harness for the info button?
Great instruction Video! Thje trouble with my cluster is the odometer sometimes doesn't light up or it's very dim. Sometimes if I hit the dash a little it will light up bright again. Any idea what is wrong with it? It's LED so it's not s bulb problem.
So much work only to pull a cluster out lol damn now i ve changed my mind...
You may have said this 6 months ago, but I am agreeing now.
I have the problem with my Ford Escape 08; The light for the gasoline turn on when the tank it's fuel. The dealership said me! You need change the instrumental cluster, but its to expensive. Thanks for ur videos
I'm not one to tell a ford tech how to do their job as you know much more than I ever will, but I like my way better as far as taking the center trim panel off.
I push the air vents all the way down so that I can grab the lip that is there. A nice tug then pops out the whole thing. Easy peasy..
Also, removing the dummy panel on the right side across from the 4x4 buttons can allow you to pry it that way with your hands too.
Prying with any tool, no matter the spot always leaves some risk for snapping stuff so I try to avoid it. Great video though!
The reason I don't do it that way is because grabbing and yanking fast like that to pop plastic trim out especially these ones that are in there tight I find you crack more panels that way than popping the panel up at the retainer points. With the cat claw I use I can feel for it and tell when I am over the retainer. I do it this way on all interior trim panels and it has work out very well over the years as I have honed in my technique for what does and doesn't work.
FordTechMakuloco Makes sense and like I said, I'm sure your way is better anyway. I jsut had to throw my .02 in there. I will try your method the next time I inevitably mess with something back there!
***** No need key off is all you need to do.
FordTechMakuloco I have a parasitic drain on my battery I didn't have a check engine light for about 2 weeks my battery kept going dead now my fuel gauge is acting up and my check engine light came up and this was code po463 could NY cluster be Problem
Can you tell me the size LED For the cluster? Thank you for a good video, like all of the others.
Can you tell me what else a battery saver relay may be called? There is a crazy fast clicking sound when I start my 04 sport trac and the panel all lights up until it starts. A 30+ year parts guy at a ford dealer said he has never heard of it.Im guessing it is in the central junction box?
The cluster was replaced on my 03 explorer b4 I purchased it. The message center has not worked since I've purchased it and wonder if possible y it could be related to cluster removal. Reprogram requirement?
Thanks man, gremlins got my fuel gauge. Thought pulling the dash would be a pain. Looks easy enough. Now gotta find an anti slosh board. Gremlins pulling bitc# moves hahaa. Dirty af.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Not so intimidated now.
Thank you very much
So I pulled it out to find a loose connection, could not find it and when I put it all back together, it won't start, is there some kind of reset Im missing? thx, great video
I'm just going to put it out there that all you need to do is remove the black bezel which is two or three screws and then you can take out the cluster. No need to remove all of the other stuff. Not that you can't it's just not necessary. But I'm sure that's the time the shops charge you for.
I have a 02 Explorer and i need to replace the airbag bulb. Do you know what size of bulb that would be? Is it a 74?
Great video...not sure what my problem is.. I have a 2002 Ford Explorer Sports track, back lights and blinkers were acting up.Figured out the Multi function switch was the issues and replaced it. It fix some of the light issues. Now when turning on the lights the back light don't come on. Blinkers, hazards and Brake lights work though. The dash light are acting weird. Once you turn on lights the dash lights don't work but if you remote start the truck they are on. Once you hit the brake they go off...Crazy right. Any suggestions...this is killing me....
Hola, muy buenos sus videos, una pregunta, tengo una Explorer 2003-XLG, quería saber el interruptor al lado derecho del timon, que tiene un pedal y una flecha para arriba y otra para abajo, que función hace, gracias
I got problem whith 4x4 low doesnt engage auto and high yes but no low maybe later you hotba change to make a video of it ! Tanks for you help and teaching
bro tell me! Is the pats system module located inside the dashboard? if yes, write yes. if not, just don't.
Do you've a video for instrument cluster 2003 Expedition? Please advice
Thanks a lot for your great work
The beginning of this video shows how to remove the trim panel which is the hardest part then its just a few screws and the cluster connector- th-cam.com/video/y2Bh4pN27zI/w-d-xo.html
Any video on how to repair or find the bad ground issues in these clusters?
I intend to buy a stereo on ebay modified with a aux port. I plan to switch it in my ford explorer. However I don't have the confidence to try to do it myself. I'll probably search out a nearby business to have it done.
I need to replace check engine light would it be just plug in or will it need to be sottered
Where is the odometer located on a 2005 Ford Explorer I'm having a hell of a time finding it
Would this be similar on a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport?
Hi is there any video to remove the cluster from an Expedition 2005?
Ford and all the other makers who try to force our vehicles into an expensive dealer shop just to change a light bulb should be sued for unethical business practices. This is ridiculous watching this guy disassemble the whole dash, radio panel, gear indicator, etc. just to replace a common dash light set. But for $700 a Ford dealer near you would be happy to do it.
Because they are money hungry cock suckers!
jey my friend i need so of your hel to solve this problem in my 02 ford explorer is only blows in the windshield and feet even if the control is set to the front vents i don't hear changing like before any clue thank you
small 2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Parking lights will not turn off even when the keys out of the ignition what do I do
Can you make a video for removing a 1996 Ford Explorer 4L GEM module? Mine isn't working anymore and the garage estimate says it will cost $850.00 if they do it for me. I bought the vehicle for $1200.00 5 years ago, so I really can't justify an $850.00 power window/wiper repair job when the car itself is hardly worth $850.00 by now. :(
My check engine light doesn't work 05 eddie bauer Explorer VIN K?
how do i change a fuse for a 2002 ford explorer front and back lighter?
Where can I get one of those coverings for my steering wheel? Thanks
Sir plzz upload a video of changing the horn of ford explorer 2002 xlt V6 because my horn is not working and I want my self to repair it.So plzz sir as fast as possible
Anyone know where to buy a new cluster? I can’t find any.
do you kno the dash light bulb size?
I lose power power to my inst cluster , stereo, windows, accessories...intermittently and will return after a firm slap on the dash ? WTF
I would start at the cluster connector for pin fit.
Great .
im getting really annoyed trying to find the right size leds to change the color of my speedometer could u help me find the bulb size? 2005 ford explorer
What is wrong with colored regular incadesent bulbs?
I just want blue
But idk the size i need
They sell those in incadesent bulbs.
+Anthony Rodriguez Did you ever find the size of the bulb? I want to change the colors of mine as well
How do you remove the gauge cluster from a 2004 Explorer Sport Trac?
It is a bit different, if you send me your email address I can send the procedure from our workshop manuals.
Can you send me the instructions also?
***** Sure thing which email address?
FordTechMakuloco Would you send me this info as well? I would highly appreciate it. I can give you my email.
NarutoNeil Here you go-drive.google.com/file/d/0BzYkF_-Nh949clhrdks3a01Nem8/view?usp=sharing
it is cetainly a helpful presentation , but you didn't BEGIN to tell what a virtually impossible task it is to get the gear indicator back into the cluster --- what a nightmare
You just have to snap it in straight.
Rogor
hi i have a 2006 expedition and took mine out cause od light not working but i have a sealed one ? 6LIT-10849-DC . ANY ADVICE ? THX FOUND A SURFACE DIODE RIGHT BEHIND THE OD READOUT 330 VFK 5F5