The bulb to illuminate my temp gauge went out over the weekend and I found a great video on YouTube on how to pull out the instrument cluster, but I can't seem to find what the bulb part number is. In the owner's manual it just says

From what I understand, there's no reason to go to the dealer unless you're replacing the cluster, but auto parts store websites aren't helpful as they have all sorts of options and the part numbers aren't even close to consistent like I've seen with other bulbs that I've replaced in the past.

Does anyone know what bulbs are needed in a 2006-2010 Explorer instrument cluster?

Also, here's the video on YouTube on how to pull the cluster in case anyone else ever needs to do it on their truck.

 

They are NOT a 194. The bulb that came out of my dash is on the right.



I was told they are a 6L2Z-13466-A, but I can't seem to find a standard bulb cross-reference.

 

I will see if the parts catalog at work list a general part number but I thing these come as a bulb and socket. I will post info in the am. That video is mine. I know I need to update the bulb numbers for that video and others I have and plan on getting them done asap so there is complete info on my videos.

 

Have you checked for any inked number on the bulb itself?

-Rod

 

I think what you need is a 2721 bulb. I believe it can be removed from the socket/holder. You probably need 7 of them, so this 10-pack may be a good option for you.

-Rod

 

The bulb is soldered into the socket. There's no ink on the bulb glass, though I can see some of the broken filament in there. I did a lot of looking around and it appears to be a dealer-only item. I'll be calling the parts counter once they open this morning.

 

Thanks for making the video. It was very easy to take apart the dash. I left the cluster plugged in "just in case" since I wasn't sure if there was a memory issue or whatever. I used to install alarms back when I was in college and I know that PATS is a PITA.

If you find a general trade number for the bulb/socket combo, that would be great. I've seen LED equivalents, but I'm just looking for the regular incandescent.

 

$5.33 at the dealer. It took longer to go pick it up than it did to take apart my dash and replace the bulb.