2006-2010 Ford Explorer Instrument Cluster Removal

In this video I show you how to remove your instrument cluster for light bulb change outs etc..
Ford Bulb part number- 6L2Z-13466-A

[@Mainbusfail]

Because some people just find happiness in finding ways to knock on someone's videos. It makes them feel better about themselves. Like they are fixing the world with their thumb pointing down, one video at a time. Myself? I appreciate this video because I did not know what I was getting into and now I have fixed all the burnt out bulbs in my gauge cluster with an upgrade to T5 LEDs. I would more than likely messed something up if I had not watched this video earlier today. Thank you FTM. Keep em coming!!!!

[@walterwhite1]

Is it dimeable

[@d0peshow]

I'm curious why there are any downvotes for this video. Your videos are always top-notch and extremely helpful.

[@G1r3y]

I down voted because this is not a Ford Escape. Doesn’t look similar either

[@thejamesonjuicebox5399]

@@G1r3y Odd, as the title clearly says "2006-2010 Ford Explorer Instrument Cluster Removal". 🤣

[@Mainbusfail]

​@@thejamesonjuicebox5399 Love it when someone falls on their own poop grenade. You did not even have to push. 🤣 Nice one TJJB

[@markl6602]

I agree! A down vote must be an error on people’s fingers because it’s cut and dry removal

[@jimschmidt7303]

I am floored that I only live 20 minutes away from your shop. I will be calling tomorrow, Friday to make an appointment for my F150 project I need help with. Great news for me.

[@southernxposureclimbingsch6282]

Dude, you are the Bees Knees! Perfect from start to finish.

[@ShaneFogle]

Thank you!!! One of the bulbs in my 2007 burned out last night and this video will save me time and money- You have no idea how helpful this was.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

They made these nice and easy you will be surprised at how it just falls out especially compared to the 2002-2005 explorers.

[@Dcspro10]

Can u change the color of the bulb to an led ?

[@ShaneFogle]

IDK. I bought factory replacements from the dealership.

[@walterwhite1]

@@FordTechMakulocowhy is that

[@walterwhite1]

What a live saver you are brother

[@mr.dj1ssir245]

You made it look very easy. Thanks I have a 2010 Explorer Limited and am looking to replace the cluster cover because the foil has become unraveled and I don't want to cut my fingers or hand.

[@donschiffer3578]

Thank you for making this video!

[@garymarshall4445]

I suspected the ALLdataDIY statement about using the scan too only applied if the cluster itself was being "replaced" with a new one. It stopped me in my tracks though. But since I'm only changing out the bulbs, I thought I'd look around and hoped you'd tackled the topic. Thanks. Now I can tackle my '07 Sport Trac cluster myself.

[@PCFithian]

Another great video, thanks for posting!!

[@weromontiel]

Do you need to remove the negative from the battery in order to unplug the instrument cluster or is not needed?. I just need to replace a bulb from it. Thanks

[@willmills1370]

Thanks!! I have an '06 Expedition with the same clips which I did not want to chance breaking. I've never seen those clips before so here I am. Ez breezy.

[@ferminapostolgodoysalazar7954]

Excelent tuto. thank you so much. Greetings from Merida,Yuc. Mx.

[@Widowmaker2828]

Thank you for posting this! I see that darned beeper piezo that beeps incessantly. I now will proceed to rip that damn beeping unit from the cluster and smash it in a thousand pieces! 😋

[@richardwadd8216]

These bulbs are B8.4D LED. Available from hundreds of non OEM sources. Just get the correct color. Amazon has 10 of them for less than $10. other websites have overseas @10 for $3.

[@wildbill23c]

That's what I did, thanks. No need to pay ridiculous prices locally for 1 bulb, ordered a pack of 10 and replacing all of them when they arrive.

[@pikapi8495]

Hi there! Great video! I have a strange problem on my 2007 Mountaineer... I took it into the dealer several months back to have them look at the remote start, which wasn't working, and make a new key for the vehicle since I only had one key and wanted another one. Everything was working fine before I brought it in to this dealer. As soon as I picked the car up, I noticed that the temperature reading on the IC was reading 75 degrees, when the EATC was reading 84... I also realized a few minutes into the drive that the AC wasn't getting cold.. In fact, it wasn't turning the AC on at all, just blowing vent air at me. I have taken it back to the dealer and they claimed that the AC compressor was the problem, which I foolishly believed and went to another mechanic friend of mine to have it replaced for $900 instead of the $1900 they wanted. However, when my mechanic replaced the compressor, it still didn't work. All the while (for these last several months now) the temperature on the IC reads 75 degrees no matter what... My mechanic who replaced the AC compressor said that he did a whole system scan and came up with codes: B2477 and B1255, which indicate that there's a problem with the IC, like it's not programmed right or malfunctioning. I took it back to the dealer once again and, they were adamant that they couldn't have possibly caused any problem but they'd be happy to charge me another $150 diagnosis fee... This time, they say that the EATC is bad and needs to be replaced at a cost of $1100.... I think my mechanic is right and they messed something up with the IC when they were programming the new key or messing with the remote start (which still doesn't work BTW). Any ideas for things I should try? Is it possible to reset the IC or is that a dealer only thing? Any help is very much appreciated!

[@alexanderwebb3032]

Anyone know what the replacement bulbs are for these?

[@jaimecaceres2586]

Gracias!! Muy útil la información, saludos

[@ualdrivr]

Very nice, any idea how to replace the headlight switch to the left of the instrument panel? I have a new one, but I have no idea how to remove the old one and install the new one....! It looks like it has tabs from behind the panels. It's not like the old ones where you popped the whole switch out and replace it.

[@donmccullough7566]

Thank you! Ford service guy at Gary Smith Ford Fort Walton said they would replace the cluster at around $800. I said I just want to replace the bulbs. He repeated same answer.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

What a jerk service writer.

[@909cobra]

your awesome. great videos. i have a 07 explorer.i went to start it and it wont start.there are no lights in the cluster, could that be the cause of a no start? battery is good ,everything else comes on???( radio, lights, powerwindows) im thinking cluster???

[@harveyib114]

Great vid. Are they regular bulbs? I have a 2010 F150 and half my RPM lights are out or dimming real bad I can't hardly see the first half of rpm Guage at night. Where can I find the bulbs. Autozone? And how do I k kw what size or correct bulb?

[@jeffgough]

If you just wanted to clean the inside of the clear plastic cover for the instrument panel, would you still need to go through all those disassembly steps? Any shortcuts for that?

[@tarekmoustafaelsayedabdelh7865]

Detailed and helpful

[@johnnycash829]

Thanks brother!

[@texasbradley]

Do you have a video on removal of the center cluster? My a/c controller needs to be replaced 😩

[@craigslistbuyer6881]

If you unplug the cluster to replace bulbs and then reconnect the same cluster, will the vehicle still start up as usual? Does unplugging the cluster require any further programming or will it remain the same and start right up?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Anthony Russo Nope nothing changes when it is unplugged.

[@alexsmith5884]

Any idea where the door ajar dinger is on these? Is it in the cluster?. Or a speaker somewhere under the dash? The dinger on my moms 07 Sport trac doesn’t work at all anymore so I can’t find it by sound..

[@crebaby1]

When i go to start my truck it won’t start but the air bag will come nothing else... i removed the frame of the dashboard...the black with the grey on it i have to push down to start my truck...is that the cluster or a bulb

[@mgaul911]

do you have a how to guide for evaluating the 2010 ford explorer 4x4 airbag light, ie. connections under the seat?

[@charleslove5255]

It's the plug under the driver seat common issue

[@NextLevelAutoDiagnostics]

Do these bulbs come out of the housing easily? Or is it better to buy the complete housing/bulb assembly?

[@rickhoffman9810]

Great info. Do you know if the dealer can reprogram a replacement cluster if I install one.?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes they can they will pull as built data from the ford server and program it to the vehicle.

[@rickhoffman9810]

Even if the mileage does not display anymore on the old one.

[@carlarnold578]

Nice to know , I got a 2010 sport trac with bulbs out , not anymore , thanks

[@coriecolston75]

Hi. I have a 2006 Ford Fusion SE. I need to change a bulb for the check engine light. Can u show a video please.

[@markl6602]

How can I find out why the instrument cluster in the vehicle is the correct one? I have the 2008 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 AWD V-8 and so far every cluster I see online is exactly what I have but I keep getting a message it’s not the correct cluster for my vehicle? Any help you could provide would be great! I’m not crazy about posting my VIN# online hoping we can determine if this cluster is the wrong one or not! I’ve had a battery red light come on periodically I hit reset and keep driving. I’ve had 4 alternators go on it! HELP ME please!

[@daddyomountain2840]

Please make a video of you replacing the dash vents on a 2010 Mercury mountaineer , I don’t want to break mine hahaha

[@lindsey6656]

So I have a 2006 explorer that is having issues starting. Mechanic said the security module in the IC is bad. Only problem now is he says we need to wait to find a new IC not a rebuilt one. It's been a month with no end in sight. Would you say a rebuilt from Ford is a smart move or just keep waiting?

[@wildbill23c]

Good luck you are never going to find a new IC. Only remanufactured ones.

[@walterwhite1]

Thank you

[@chadeisenman3211]

I have a 2006 Mountaineer. All the light and gauges work on the cluster however the odometer section will not display properly. It looks like the code from the Matrix movies. lol. Do you think that could be a bulb or wiring issue? I was going to remove the cluster to investigate but if it is nothing that I could service then to a dealer I will go. Thanks

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Chad Eisenman No I would goto the dealer for this to see but likely you will need a cluster which they have to program anyway.

[@lisacui687]

hi i have a 2016explorer,I needchange speedometer,can you Tell me the way?

[@frankfranco8134]

Any idea how to repair the door chime no noise no chime while lights left on

[@jameslaskowski9259]

My air bag light on.....best attack plan? Check fuse......and have mechanic scan?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Have a mechanic scan would be ideal, is it flashing at first anyway and giving you a lamp flash code? This is still for your 2000 ranger?

[@jjrobinson2432]

Just "in case", could the bulb replacement be done without disconnecting the cable?

[@joshzi76]

ive done it to put blue ones in, I was nervous so i didnt unplug the cluster but it made it very hard to do, done it once more for turn signal bulb, unplugged it nothing went wrong

[@wildbill23c]

If you have tiny hands and a mirror maybe, its a very tight squeeze to do with it plugged in.

[@gregbowman1965]

What is the bulb identification number 194,161, etc. I have one burnt out in the upper right hand side. Thanks.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Call the dealer it tells them right in the parts catalog I don't have the numbers right now but it is something I need to update the description with.

[@gregbowman1965]

Will do.......good vids. Keep them coming.

[@rosolion]

+Greg Bowman The OEM Ford Bulb number is 6L2Z13466A. Bulb come with socket

[@gregbowman1965]

Thanks......appreciate the onfo.

[@urielhernandezT150]

This will be the same one on the mercury mountaineer

[@semcogroup]

I have a 07 explorer. Replaced the cluster but now it won't start. Is the cluster the one holding the key code or something like that?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes theft is controlled by the IC. The dealer must program the ic to the vehicle and do pats key programming. You will need 2 sets of keys.

[@semcogroup]

FordTechMakuloco is this something a locksmith can do? or only dealer?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Dealer only item on the manufacturer scan tool.

[@wildboywiley]

For some reason, after I took mine out to examine the bulbs, after putting it back in, now my speedometer needles won't register my speed and my gas gauge needle won't register my gas...idk what is going on....

[@Muslnerd]

I did the same thing and my speedometer doesn't work anymore. Did you figure out how to fix it? I heard that some of the soldering can come apart and just needs to be resoldered, but you need a very steady hand. I haven't checked mine yet.

[@jsavage6355]

Anyone know what size these are in LEDs? Thanks to this video, I got it all apart easy. Went to put in some bulbs I got from amazon and they would not lock in easy like the old bulbs do, so I didn't want to force it. I think I have the wrong ones.

[@richardwadd8216]

Richard Wadd 3 years ago These bulbs are B8.4D LED. Available from hundreds of non OEM sources. Just get the correct color. Amazon has 10 of them for less than $10. other websites have overseas @10 for $3. bend the small tabs "on the bulbs" back just a bit... use needle pliers or figure it out... the bulb housing can be brittle.

[@luispacheco7564]

If the cluster is out does that keep the car from starting?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

On almost all newer cars yes.

[@mcf3778]

Anyone know the cost to program the cluster

[@frankfranco8134]

Not sure if you do olease let me jnow

[@gujosuabou3]

tengo una explorer 2005 que compre, no me dijeron que fallas tenia, las luces de adentro, las ventanas, el radio y los indicadores del tablero no funcionan, solamente en una ocacion funciono, alguien sabe que puede ser? I have a 2005 explorer, they did not tell me what faults I had, the lights inside, the windows, the radio and the dashboard indicators do not work, only on one occasion did it work, does anyone know what it could be?

[@imarcoi123]

Simon paz Nelson guerra . Puede ser un fusible o varios. También para las luces puede ser el switch o el dimmer que este dañado .

[@SEREGAPLAY199]

and tell me the number of such an instrument panel as in the videо

[@jewellhoskin8317]

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