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Old 12-06-2016, 11:13 PM
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Gauge Choices for Info Cluster

Anyone have a list of available gauges that can be displayed on the LCD info dash cluster? The trucks I've driven at the lot have the same 4 from the factory and I didn't dig deep into which things I could look at. Example, I'd rather look at EGT than boost. Its pretty obvious when boost is working, but nice to view EGT or tranny temps instead.

Is this possible? Is there a known list of gauges I can view?
 
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Old 12-06-2016, 11:19 PM
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I haven't seen egt but there is a trans temp and engine oil temp display. I left the boost gauge and watch the separate trans temp since it is more accurate it actually has numbers.
 
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Originally Posted by wb6anp
I haven't seen egt but there is a trans temp and engine oil temp display. I left the boost gauge and watch the separate trans temp since it is more accurate it actually has numbers.
Oh i was under the impression that you could reprogram the top four gauges to show something else. silly me.
 
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you can change the top right only. the turbo can be swapped out for 2-3 other choices. Sorry i don't recall exactly and I don't want to pass bad intel. I believe the other 3 are fixed.
 
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you can change the top right only. the turbo can be swapped out for 2-3 other choices. Sorry i don't recall exactly and I don't want to pass bad intel. I believe the other 3 are fixed.
Correct only rightmost top gauge is changeable. I swap the boost out for tran temp when towing. Three of the choices are boost tran temp and def level, can't remember the 4th option if there is one.
 
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Do the base model trucks give you DEF level anywhere?
 
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Do the base model trucks give you DEF level anywhere?
Yes it is under the Driver Assist screen on the small display
 
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Quick question.......I will be ordering a regular cab F350 (diesel) and therefore limited to the XLT as the highest trim level, is there any way I can get the 8" screen and the configurable gauges like posted in the above pictures?
 
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On the Ford.com you can, but some people are saying its not letting them order it that way. Edit I was thinking crew cab not regular cab. Sorry.
 
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Originally Posted by mjf6175
Quick question.......I will be ordering a regular cab F350 (diesel) and therefore limited to the XLT as the highest trim level, is there any way I can get the 8" screen and the configurable gauges like posted in the above pictures?
You need to get the XLT Premium Package and Driver Assistance Package to include auto high beams and rain sense wipers. I don't think you can get either package on the R/C truck, unfortunately.

The 8" display is pretty, but the 4.2" (mid-range display) has very sharp graphics and includes virtually all functions of the 8" display.

The base display is a 2.3" monochrome LCD, and it is a big improvement over the base 2-line dot-matrix display on the 2016 trucks. I think it actually looks pretty nice.

I'm disappointed at only being able to swap the turbo gauge for DEF or trans temp. There are so many things you could do here...
 
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Old 12-07-2016, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by oklarado
On the Ford.com you can, but some people are saying its not letting them order it that way.
What option or option package would I order on the build and price site? I have looked and not able to find what option that would need to be ordered. Thanks....
 
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Originally Posted by troverman
You need to get the XLT Premium Package and Driver Assistance Package to include auto high beams and rain sense wipers. I don't think you can get either package on the R/C truck, unfortunately.

The 8" display is pretty, but the 4.2" (mid-range display) has very sharp graphics and includes virtually all functions of the 8" display.

The base display is a 2.3" monochrome LCD, and it is a big improvement over the base 2-line dot-matrix display on the 2016 trucks. I think it actually looks pretty nice.

I'm disappointed at only being able to swap the turbo gauge for DEF or trans temp. There are so many things you could do here...
According to the build and price web site those options are not offered for a regular cab XLT. Ordering an R/C makes you a second class citizen, many options and features are not available....disappointing.
 
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Originally Posted by mjf6175
According to the build and price web site those options are not offered for a regular cab XLT.
Correct, I believe you can only get the color 4.2" display on the regular cab. That is still a nice display, even the most basic 2.3" display is surprisingly decent.
 
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Originally Posted by troverman
Correct, I believe you can only get the color 4.2" display on the regular cab. That is still a nice display, even the most basic 2.3" display is surprisingly decent.
What I really liked and wanted was the configurable gauges......
 
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Originally Posted by mjf6175
What I really liked and wanted was the configurable gauges......
I hear you, but all you can do is switch the turbo gauge to DEF or tranny temp. That info is available as a readout in the menus anyway. I never move my gauge off turbo; the switchable gauges is more of a novelty I think. I'd like to ditch the oil pressure gauge and switch that with DEF, or EGT, or DPF % full would be great. But they won't let you do that.
 


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