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Old Dec 15, 2017 | 03:04 PM
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Instrument cluster swap?

I have a '98 Ranger XLT 2WD and it has the instrument cluster with no tach and only the speedo and 4 minor gauges. Can I swap that out for a cluster that includes the tach? And if so what years/makes/models are compatible? Also are there any modifications involved with a modification like this.

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Old Dec 15, 2017 | 10:15 PM
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Clusters from 1995 to 2003 are all direct swaps. The only difference is 1995 ones have the check engine light in a different spot. I have a 2003 cluster in my truck and it's a 1997. The harness is already prewired for the tach,,,,,, found this on a differnt site,,,,would like to have a tach in my 99
 
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Old Dec 15, 2017 | 10:18 PM
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click the scale in right corner to give my rep a boost if this is helpful info,,,good luck junk yard hunting !!!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2017 | 02:52 PM
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I understand that certain years of Explorer clusters will swap too....
 
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Old Dec 31, 2017 | 04:48 PM
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1996 3.0 Ranger, did a direct swap from 1996 Explorer...plug, and play , turn indicators in a different place, don't remember what, if anything else is different. FWIW you can swap the speedometer to keep the original mileage if needed. There is a procedure to keep the MPH needle in the right place, I'll look for info, don't remember where it was tho. Don't know if the link will work or pictures.


Replace the odometer gears while you're into it.

https://www.ranger-forums.com/interi...s-only-104556/
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