Ok.....apparently I haven't found the right search terms yet....so I'll just go on and ask the question. I've got a light out on my instrument cluster (no light on the right hand side), so I'm guessing I'm gonna need to get the dash out so I can work on the bugger. The question is......how in the world do I get the dash out?

BTW: This is the truck listed in my sig.

 

Sent you a private message.

 

When you get it out make sure to replace every bulb, nothing worse than only replacing 1 and having another go out after you get it all back together. When mine started going they all went within a year.

 

ncranchero, email and PM sent.

galaxie61, I plan on it. I've had that issue before with other vehicles I've helped work on.

 

i also have this problem and was wondering if i could change the color of the bulbs?...like have my dash light up red instead of green?

also what number or model of bulb is the proper replacement?

and i alos heard you can convert them to LED's....is this true? if so does someone have a guide on how to do this...what you need...etc

THNX
Duggy

 

All Ford mechanics know that removing dashes on a Ford sucks. A million screws, and some plastic snaps. And, you have to remove a lot of **** to get at a easy spot.

 

The problem with changing color is the way it is designed the bulbs are clear and the color is made by the actual dash piece. So if you put say green bulbs in everything that is red turns kind of a pale blue.

I made this mistake with my air control bulbs, I bought green bulbs and now the whole thing lights up really dim.

 

My listing shows replaceable bulbs, as opposed to the bulb/holder combo. Is this right, you can replace just the bulbs?

BULB & LAMP APPLICATION


Ashtray lamp 37
High Beam Indicator 194
Instrument Lamp 161
Instrument Lamp 194
Dome or Courtesy Lamp 912
Under Hood Lamp 912
Front Park & Turn Lamp 3157NAK
Fog Lamp 9006 (97-98) 9145 (99-03)
Head Lamp 9007
Stop & Tail Lamp 3157K
Back Up Lamp 3156K
High Mount Brake Lamp 912
Cargo Lamp 912
License Plate Lamp 168 or 194
Running Board Lamp 168 (99-03)

Bulb Rating .
37 Candle Power
161 1.0 Candle Power
194 1.5 Candle Power
912 12.0 Candle Power

 

hey on the dash subject has anyone changed a a/c blending door pm me if you have any help on this the door broke only heat now it suck i only have windows for now to keep me cool. thanks

 

well thanks galaxie...that is good to know...i guess there is no way to really change the color?...or does someone have something in mind?

if not i guess i will just replace my burnout bulb...and all the rest of my bulbs and have a nice bright shine again!

THNX
Duggy

 

You'd be better off to change the instrument cluster "cover" for lack of a better term. Many companies make them in white and other colors, then I bet you could change the bulb color and it would look better.

The actual bulbs are what need to be replaced, I can't remember what specific model they are but they are held in with a simple reusable twist style retainer.

 

The model needed is a standard 194 I believe.

 

Could somebody let me know how to get the dash out please?

 

Check out this thread:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ent-lamps.html

Should point you in the right direction. Just need a paper clip, a 7mm socket and some patience!