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I pulled my instrument cluster out today to replace some bulbs and discovered a mess. The backing plate is disintegrating from age. I am trying to determine where to purchase a replacement. This is a 79 F250 Ranger XLT 2WD. It has gauges for oil, amp, temp and fuel. I know that both LMC and DC sell them but would like to hear if anyone has history with parts from either place, or if there is an alternative. Attached is a picture of the part number.
D8TF-10848-CA
Also, the printed circuit looks very good so I'm planning on reusing it. Again, any input from your experience
is appreciated.
Very typical for clusters made over a couple of years time frame with that material. You can do as Whizzer suggests or just get a reproduction one. I used DC and it was fine.
I pulled my instrument cluster out today to replace some bulbs and discovered a mess. The backing plate is disintegrating from age. I am trying to determine where to purchase a replacement.
79 F250 Ranger XLT 2WD. It has gauges for oil, amp, temp and fuel. I know that both LMC and DC sell them but would like to hear if anyone has history with parts from either place, or if there is an alternative.
E1PZ-10848-A .. Hard Plastic Instrument Cluster Back-Use with Amp/Oil Pressure GAUGES / Obsolete
This was also the Ford "service part replacement" for the POS instrument cluster back that was made of a composition material that can TURN TODUST before your very eyes!
Mine was totally gone, crumbling as I touched it. Got mine from JBG along with the circuit board, nice piece no issues. Check to make sure your voltage regulator is ok, they are only $20 if you need a new one.
