I have a 2006 F350 SD Diesel with a instrument cluster problem. It blanks out and I loose all readings on the cluster,power windows,stereo and interior lights. After reading up on it I opted to replace it. My instrument cluster part number is 6C3T10849KA will 6C3T10849EC,6C3T10849ED,6C3T10849EE work?

 

I am having exactly the same issue. The problem is intermittant and lasts for various time periods. Did replaceing the entire cluster fix the problem?

 

if you change the cluster you have to have ford reflash it our the whole truck wont work its so you cant put a lower mileage cluster in it ford has to do this they have the programing take the replacement with you and then hang on to your pants

 

I was under the presumption that the mileage was stored on the computer not on the cluster - so even if you swapped it out it would still show correct numbers. anyway i still need a solution to the original issue.

 

I just bought a used one...waiting for it arrive I will let you know the outcome. I was also told that the mileage was stored in the vehicles computer.

 

I would check the instrument cluster connection and see if there is a loose or corroded pin also check to make sure the connections on back of alt. are good

Did you preform an instrument cluster self diagnostic test?? it might tell you the problem

2005 and newer clusters must be flashed by ford, so that all the options of the truck work with new cluster.

 

thanks for the advise - i will check the cluster connections and alt. Bigcat if you can let me know if that works or if you find anything else and ill do the same.

 

will let you know how I made out good or bad, should get my cluster by the end of the week or early next week

 

Sorry about the delay in responding lots of stuff going on at work...Final got the cluster, installed it and it started but nothing worked so greentree ford was right (not that I was doubting him but hopping for the best) I need to flash it, made an appointment for July 9 next Tuesday at my nearest capable of programming this thing Ford dealership.. will let you know..

 

I got it "flashed" programed to my vehicle and it works. Cost $130.00 with tax but well worth the it without the problems.

 

so the million dollar question - is the problem gone?

 

Problems are gone....drove it for 3 hrs straight without a hiccup

 

excellant - so i guess im in for a new cluster. i just wish i could figure out how my cluster cutting out - turns off my windows? Anyway Bigcat i appreciate the information - thanks

 

The original problem was the blue connection on top of the cluster came apart from the electronic board.

 

If you need it i have a short video of the connection.