Ford-Explorer -
2004 Ford Explorer instrument cluster gauages die
Robert (72.84.70.18) - Sat Feb 28 13:12:34 2009
Upredictably, the gauges drop to zero, "Check Engine" comes on, seatbelt seems invloved, windows seems invloved, there is a clicking sound. The gauages unpredicably come alive again but can drop off at anytime. A "diagnostic center' suggested I replace the instrument cluster ($) but then said I should take it to a Frod dealer($). I'm thinking it's a back connection and I've read cold sodder joints aren't uncommon. I'm willing to pull the cluster out to look at it. Any suggestion on what I should check or try? Any suggestions on what might be the cause? Thanks in advance.
Reply #1 Skippy (71.51.112.181) - Thu Jun 18 12:25:57 2009
Robert:Got a 2005 Explorer and the same thing is happening. My message center....the trip is zeroed out and starts over, my mpg startes over at 400+, and sometimes my gas gauge goes to full and stays there. SUV does not seem to shut down though, just the gages....Have not found the problem and how to correct. Will let you know the solution if I find it.
Reply #2 Anthony (68.9.213.238) - Mon Jun 29 18:47:48 2009
I have a 05 sport trac and I am experiencing the same thing. I have recently been told that I can not get my emmissions testing done because they can not read my odometer. If I push in the odometer button a few times, the guages go back to normal. I have taken the truck to the dealer where I purchased it and I was told that I would have to replace the piece to the toon of about 300.00 for the part and then labor costs. I have to do that before I can get the emmissions done so that I can re-register the truck. Any suggestions?
Reply #3 Cathy (70.251.254.194) - Wed Aug 5 16:32:37 2009
It is the Instrument Cluster. I am having problems with the power windows, stereo, interior lights and all my gauges. Have to replace the cluster or else the problem keeps coming back. It can be temporarily fixed. Any ideas where I can look for this part without going directly to ford?
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