From my understanding and lots other threads i have seen the Mileage seems to be stored in the actual dash so when you switch them whatever the current dash has on it that you install that's mileage that appears. This also why you have to get the P.A.T.S system reprogrammed so in theory ya cant find a dash will lower mileage and just install it...from my understanding...

 

Your understanding that the mileage is stored in the gauges is 100% correct, but disconnect the battery and pop in the new gauges and then connect the battery and you'll be surpised to see everything will work like normal. Please just try it and then have the dealer do the mileage if you want. Very easy to do.

 

They will swap right in if you disconnect the battery while your working on them.

 

Not shooting ya down one bit at all.....Just gonna let Ford actually do the unplug up because they charge the same rate either way.....so im just let them do it....If I felt it would be any cheaper the other Id do it myself no question asked....

 

for $80 I agree

 

Yeah that FX2 Cluster is pretty nice too!

 

that sounds pretty easy... but im sure its not.... lol

good to know that info guys thanx...

 

Alright progress so far:

Have new gauges put in just have to take it to Ford sometime this week and get it programmed it was extremely easy and have about 25 min invented in the project thus far. Literally like 8 bolts and a couple of plugs not hard at all! Thanks for all the help form everyone and a full write up with pics is coming very soon.

 

glad to hear.