Add A Tachometer To Any OBS Ford

[@loogi_if]

4:28 must be nice to be able to grow an extra arm on command, really comes in handy.

[@ydocproductions5593]

It’s one of my talents😄

[@drivedb7]

Doesn’t get much easier than that! Kinda weird how so many manufacturers in the ‘90s came down with “tach delete fever” lol. A full set of gauges makes the truck look so much more complete. Well done!

[@ydocproductions5593]

Pretty simple! I wish I knew what I know now 3 years ago🤣! My guess is that Ford tried to save a buck or two, but I agree it really completes the truck!👍

[@batcavecomics4499]

Great video, after watching I went and found one at my junk yard for $35 and installed it. Best part is I took my other one back to the junk yard and got my money back so mine was basically free. Love having the tachometer. It also bothered me that my truck didn’t have one.

[@ydocproductions5593]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad to hear this video was able to help you out! The fact that you swapped it out for free is a truly a great deal. Thanks for watching!

[@albertfuentes552]

Thanks man, appreciate the tutorial, went and picked one up at a junkyard for $50, cleaned it up. Looks pretty brand “new” for its age. Works smooth.

[@ydocproductions5593]

Great to hear! Was it a gauge cluster the same year as your truck?

[@albertfuentes552]

@@ydocproductions5593 yeah that’s the thing I just read the description and didn’t check. But I do believe I did caught a glimpse of the year and do believe it’s for a 97

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@albertfuentes552 Right on, good to hear👍

[@jtthill5475]

Well I'll be dipped, something easy on a newer Ford. Thanks for sharing.

[@ydocproductions5593]

JT Thill Thanks for watching!😀👍

[@markrandall1456]

Cody and YDOC, Best in the land. I kinda freaked out When I saw the fourth hand. My radio broke. I did the same trick. Found an old take out. It worked really slick. Glad you are back. We miss you a lot. Same time, sAme channel, And in the sAme spot. Thanks for the fun! :-)

[@ydocproductions5593]

Mark Randall Hahaha That was fantastic as always🤣!

[@crash10201972]

Perfect , going through the same thing with my 93. Also it helped me fix my 'lazy' gear cable.

[@ydocproductions5593]

I’m so glad to hear that! Just make sure if you do this swap that you get a gauge cluster the same year as your truck, otherwise it won’t charge properly. Thanks for watching😀👍

[@kaseyjones2734]

Bro just saved me so much time and money. now off to a yard here soon lol. Great and informative video, man. Hope you still got the truck.

[@ydocproductions5593]

I’m glad the video was helpful! Just make sure you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as the truck. otherwise your truck won’t charge properly. Best of luck with your swap😀👍

[@stevefiacchino7565]

Did this to my '92 f150 a few years back. Very easy change over.

[@ydocproductions5593]

That’s great to hear👍! Thanks for watching

[@dn-kg6rb]

Great overall video, and camera work ! Well explained when it needed to be, and edited when appropriate. Your video motivated me to change mine, thanks !!

[@ydocproductions5593]

Thank you so much for the kind words I’m glad the video was helpful! Just remember to get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise it might not charge properly😀👍

[@Ace-44]

Love this channel. I've had 7 obs Fords and currently have a 97 F250 HD. Looks exactly like yours but has the 5.8. You've given me so many ideas. Keep the vids coming!

[@ydocproductions5593]

That’s awesome! They really are great trucks. If you decide to do this modification make sure you get a gauge cluster that’s the same year as your truck otherwise it won’t charge properly. Thanks for watching 😀👍

[@brucecubie6656]

Tks Cody your expectations are spot on, I'm looking forward to doing that to my 96 Ford.

[@ydocproductions5593]

I’m glad the video was helpful! Just make sure you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise it won’t charge properly. Thanks for watching😀👍

[@yaric008]

I did this on my 1992 E-350 many years ago. However, when you install an F series cluster in an E series you have to redo many of the wires as the wiring harnesses are a little different. Basically I'd just trace out the wires and where'd they do and just pull the pins out of the harness and rearrange them on my harness.

[@jimconway3301]

Don't throw anything away. Put online and sell it. There is always somebody out there that my need it.

[@ydocproductions5593]

That’s really good advice! They definitely aren’t making these parts anymore.

[@gaddy8964]

Ahhh man...what a great helpful video...! Thanks so much for sharing this!! Same year cluster for your same year truck is important info 👌 & New subscriber to your channel. I own a 94 F150 4.9l 5spd w/263k miles still going running strong Clean great condition.

[@ydocproductions5593]

I’m glad the video helped you out👍! Ya as long as you’ve got the same year cluster you’re good to go. 263k miles is incredible! The fact that it’s a 5 speed makes it that much cooler. Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel😀👍!

[@2H2521]

Excellent video, I did this to my ‘99 Ford Ranger since it didn’t have a tach either. The process on those is so much more complicated if you want to retain your original mileage though.

[@ydocproductions5593]

That’s awesome! Sounds like it was a pretty in depth swap, but I’m glad it worked out for you!😀👍

[@Spoons7414]

My Speedo and odometer aren’t working in my 95. Going to have to replace them

[@ydocproductions5593]

That’s too bad. I hope you can find the right parts soon!👍

[@RicoCantrell]

I just did this to mine. Now the ABS is on. Going to run the scanner on that and see what's going on. Also, I cracked up when I saw the third hand pop in there. I was like what the heck?

[@ydocproductions5593]

When it comes to changing out these gauge clusters you’ve gotta make sure that it’s the same year as your truck. Otherwise it opens the door to problems. Read the description of the video to find out why😀👍. Ya I had a little help swapping out all those parts LOL🤣 I’d also recommend you read the article below because it does a great job explaining everything😀👍 www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@SteveStoltz]

I did this in my XL. Being a 5 speed, I really didn't like not having a tachometer.

[@ydocproductions5593]

I’ll never understand why Ford didn’t put tachometers in their trucks. Especially the manual trans trucks🤷🏼‍♂️. My guess is that it had something to do with money!🤣

[@alexandermckay8594]

@@ydocproductions5593 It's how they get you to buy the next level of options. Whether it is a $24K truck or a $65K truck, it's still the same truck.

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@alexandermckay8594 Exactly!

[@bigmonkey1200]

did it keep your miles the same?

[@xavierpayne7179]

My 5 speed XLT doesn’t have a tach either. But I had a buddy in high school that had an XLT auto that had a tach. Go figure.

[@darrentylor5473]

Awesome!!! It really should have been there all along... subbed!

[@ydocproductions5593]

I agree, and thank you. Welcome to the channel. Just make sure that if you do this swap you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly.👍

[@johnnyohness6610]

So what you did was get a new chassis that accommodated a tach. Good show. As far as aligning up the selection needle ( if you ever need to) on the gear selector on the cluster...there is a small black wheel on the cable that you had to release from the gear shifter. That little round nob attached to that white cable adjusts the alignment on the pointer to P N D12.

[@ydocproductions5593]

You’re exactly right. The plastic inside is shaped differently because the layout of the gauges isn’t the same. Whoever designed this generation of Ford trucks was really smart. Putting in a small wheel to align the needle pointer is a really great idea. Thanks for the kind words Johnny,😀👍

[@ignaciogutierrez9390]

Nice!! I just got an xl f150 hopefully I can do this to mine

[@ydocproductions5593]

Great! Just make sure you get one that’s the same year as your truck😀👍

[@chrisb8713]

Hey I also got a f150 xl it’s a 96 and I got it yesterday 163k miles with a 5 speed

[@xavelongoria7457]

I'm ready to do that to my xlt,got a complete Instrument cluster with tach for 20bucks.good info/video 👍😁🏜️

[@ydocproductions5593]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you were able to get one for so cheap😀👍. Just make sure the cluster is the same year as your vehicle and you should be all set.

[@jcobra09]

Trying to install an aftermarket tach on 91 Ranger 2.3lima. Almost, but not quite the same😂

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@jcobra09 ya definitely a different process🤣!

[@collinnicholasns]

Now one thing that wasn't mentioned and im not sure if it is accurate but if it is its important is that you have to get a cluster for the engine that your truck has so 6 cyl or 8 cyl, the size doesn't matter but number of cylinders does

[@ydocproductions5593]

I’ve heard that too, however I don’t think it matters wether it’s a 6cyl or 8cyl but what DOES matter is wether it’s a gas or diesel gauge cluster. Also the gauge cluster has to be the same year as your truck otherwise it won’t charge properly.

[@nickturner414]

Hi Cody, i like your video. it helped me to realize what i needed to do to add a tach. i also got a cluster for a 92 for my 94 f150. I downloaded the pin outs for both years and swapped a few wires, made one wire longer and it now works just fine. the connector pins are labeled 1-14 on both the black and grey. i moved 1B to 11G, 14B to 12G, 12G to 14B and swapped 2G with 3G. you have to make the 12G wire longer to be able to reach. You will also have to change out the Left Turn signal/Fuel Reset/Charge light overlay with one from a 92 but it works. The 94 overlay has the Lft turn/Theft/Air Bag. Hope this helps you out.

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Nick I’m so glad the video was helpful to you! Also happy to hear you you were able to figure out a way to get a 92 tach cluster to work in your 94 (PRETTY COOL!!). I still only recommend people buy gauge clusters that are the same year as their truck, but that was a really smart swap, and it’s nice to hear that it is possible to use any year gauge cluster with just a little bit of work😀👍! Thanks for watching!

[@nathanborghi8709]

@@ydocproductions5593 would this also work in reverse for a 94-96 cluster in a 92?

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@nathanborghi8709 You could definitely try, but I have no knowledge on it. I’d just recommend you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck

[@russellwaters7381]

You need to make sure the cluster you swap is within the adjacent year of your truck ... or the alternator will not charge your battery

[@ydocproductions5593]

That’s absolutely true!👍

[@TexasSteveS]

Just spent "days" "here". Many trips to the parts store for alternators. Careful with LED light swaps too ... might not provide the right resistance on the "charge system" circuit to "excite" the alternator. Was a "long class". Lol

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

We call the transmission selection indicator the PRiNDLe. Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low.

[@ydocproductions5593]

That’s great to know! Thanks😀👍

[@murphymmc]

Nice work on that, Cody.

[@ydocproductions5593]

murphymb Thanks Michal!😀👍

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

We got a late 90s dodge regular cab short bed in the yard today. It had a chunk of a tree hit the roof and crunched it ( sadly it's such a cool truck ) it has a good interior still just needs cleaning. It's prolly gonna be the interior donor for my truck. I'll try to get a video of the truck. It was the neighbors farm truck

[@ydocproductions5593]

Old Croney's Garage that’s exciting man! Sounds to me like you got the perfect donor vehicle.👍

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@ydocproductions5593 I wish my truck was a short bed lol

[@ydocproductions5593]

Old Croney's Garage ya I like short beds trucks over long beds

[@daisbestDA9]

Damn I didn't know this either, looks like I'll be shopping for a cluster with a tach !

[@ydocproductions5593]

daisbest5.0 Ya it’s a cool that Ford put the same wiring harness’ in no matter what kind of gauge cluster you had. I have to warn you though, make sure you get the same year of gauge cluster as your vehicle otherwise your truck won’t charge properly. Happy hunting!👍

[@daisbestDA9]

@@ydocproductions5593 yeah I read about that, I have a 92 so I know that 92-93 will work

[@ydocproductions5593]

daisbest5.0 Right on👍! I made the mistake of putting in a 92 in my 94 Ford and it’s a LOOONG STORY, but let’s just say it’s not worth the headache to buy a different year cluster🤣!

[@jrorellana4865]

Thanks for the great video, I have a '96 F150 Eddie Bower Edition 5.0 V8 without a tach and I would like to add one to it. You mentioned that it has to be of the same year, what about transmission and engine size? Thanks

[@ydocproductions5593]

Great question JR. It doesn’t matter what engine or transmission size you have (excluding Diesel engines) just as long as it’s the same year gauge cluster. Reason being the gauge clusters had different wiring in them from the 92-96/97 year trucks. Hope that helps and good luck😀👍

[@Captgreatvalue]

Didn’t say where you got the new cluster from or what cluster you used

[@geniusatwork12]

I've heard before that you need to check the circuitry on the back of the board for an 8 or 6 cylinder marking. Does that not matter if you're just swapping new gauges into your original cluster housing?

[@ydocproductions5593]

I don’t think that matters whether it’s from a 6 or 8 cyl. engine. From my research you need to make sure the gauge cluster is the same year as your truck. Otherwise the vehicle won’t charge properly.

[@geniusatwork12]

@ydocproductions5593 found this out the hard way unfortunately 😂 Cluster I bought was from a 93 8 cylinder. I have a 95 6 cylinder.... truck was NOT happy lol

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

There's a military truck Canada used. It's a 1976 Chevy military truck. It's a 1-1/4 ton truck. They all used a 350 small block,th350 transmission,np203 transfer case ( full time 4x4),Dana 44 from axle and a 14 bolt rear. Then they had quarter inch thick skid plates, military grade grille guard, blackout lights and the jump plug to jump other trucks. There's some photos of them if you look up "Canadian 5/4 ton" on google

[@ydocproductions5593]

Old Croney's Garage I haven’t seen the pictures on google but from the description it sounds like an old CUCV (Civilian Utility Cargo Vehicle)🤷🏼‍♂️

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@ydocproductions5593 let me see if I can find one on the forum. It basically is a cucv but older

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@ydocproductions5593 here's some photos: www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21547

[@shannonwallin6060]

I've got a 1988 F150 with a c6 automatic and the gauge cluster doesn't have a tachometer. I've got a 1990 F150 4-speed manual with tachometer that I had bought for parts. I should just be able to swap over my 1988 speedometer into the 1990 cluster and it should work, right? Or would I be better off swapping swapping the tachometer, oil, temp fuel, and voltage gauge from the 1990 into the 1988?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Well that’s a different generation of truck. I’m not sure if the same rules apply to the 1987-1991 generation of fords as the 1992-1997 do. When it comes to the 92-1997 FORD trucks, you have to make sure you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck. If you don’t your truck won’t charge properly. I’d recommend you get a gauge cluster that’s the same year as your vehicle just to be safe. All that being said you can’t just swap gauges because the wiring would be different as well as the physical plastic of the cluster is molded differently. Hope that all helps.

[@roberttravis6167]

My ? Does it matter which speedo section you use? For the swap or are the speedo /odometer the same in both. I would like to keep the proper odometer reading.

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi, the speedometer/odometer is the same throughout, so you can keep the original odometer and correct miles on your truck. I have to warn you though. You have to make absolutely sure that the gauge cluster you buy is the same year as your truck, otherwise your truck might not charge properly. Good luck with your truck👍

[@hh.6505]

Awesome video, I didn’t know it would be this easy.

[@ydocproductions5593]

Thanks! Ya it’s a really simple swap. Just make sure you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck and you’re good to go😀👍

[@3rdcoastobs467]

Great video brother! You did a awesome job, I’m just like you I always wanted a a tach in my trucks whether they are standard or not. Sorry I haven’t been commenting much, been making my rounds around our little community letting you guys know I’ve been MIA. My stomach bug that I mentioned in my last upload floored me. Ended up being semi serious and was sick for 5 weeks which I ended up in the hospital for 4 days of! I’m out and recovering but been super weak since July. Today was my first day feeling semi normal, the big downside is my lightning project is at a standstill until I’m fully recovered.....man 2020, what a crazy year...and now a hurricane about to hit right next to me 😂. Anyways just checking in brother, keep up the great work.

[@ydocproductions5593]

3rd Coast OBS HEY JAMES!! IT’S GREAT TO HEAR FROM YA😀👍! Installing that tach was a great addition to the truck, but I actually had to swap the original gauge cluster back in a few days later, (but that’s a LONG story for another day🤣). I’m real sorry to hear about that man that sounds real scary, but I’m glad your feeling better. That’s the last thing anybody needs especially after getting off a long work schedule and having a new baby in the family. I also hope that CAT.3 hurricane coming your way doesn’t hit you guys too hard. Hang in there before you know it you’ll be up and about turning wrenches on that Lightning in no time! Stay healthy brother!🤙

[@chiefjaspil]

I did not see where to purchase the TAC! did I miss that? Also, I have a 1996 f150 XL Is my Truck compatible with what you did here?

[@jeffyj64]

Did you find that cluster not let your battery to not charge, I had to put my old cluster back in till I figure out what wire to where

[@ydocproductions5593]

Ya it’s very important you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck. Otherwise the vehicle won’t charge properly

[@ajantoniohernandez6251]

I have 1992 ford ranger whiteout tachometer so I got one in junkyard for 30 dlls, but the tachometer still don't work, cause the prints show the term points is not the same

[@ajantoniohernandez6251]

Finally I make it work!!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Very nice video neat project 👍

[@ydocproductions5593]

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it!

[@dkdain9002]

Ok so after watching this I just did the same thing. I have a 1996 F-350 with a 5.8 gas. I got the new cluster from a 1995 F-150. Everything is working tach included as it should including all the warning lights, the only issue I now have is that the ABS light is staying on where as before with the original cluster it would come on for the "lamp check" and then stay off. I even put the original cluster back in to double check. So to recap, ABS light now stays on while engine is running with the different cluster that has the tach, any idea why?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi DK Dani, that is something that happens when the gauge cluster isn’t the same year as your truck. I wouldn’t recommend continuing to drive your truck with the ABS light on. Down below is a link to an article article better explaining the gauge cluster swap process. I hope this was helpful and you get the ABS light fixed soon as well👍. Take care www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@dkdain9002]

@@ydocproductions5593 gotta thanks. The only thing I think may be tricky on this is that 250 and 350's were still OBD1 in 96. And 150's were OBD2 in 96. I have 2 trucks, my 96 F-150 is OBD2 and my 96 F-350 is OBD1. Not sure how that could play a role in this, I figured 95 150's were OBD1 so would be more compatible with my 96 F-350

[@michaelwilde2903]

Will this work on the 87 through 91 body styles as well? I have an 87 f150 that I would love to do this to.

[@ydocproductions5593]

I haven’t tried it myself but I’ve heard it works just the same as the 92-97 trucks. Just make sure you have a gauge cluster the same year as your truck. Good luck! Let me know how it works out😀👍

[@richardgalvin1285]

Great upgrade but where do I source a cheap one

[@ydocproductions5593]

I’m glad you liked the video Richard. I would definitely recommend you check your local junkyards first before you go and buy one online. Just make sure you get one the same year as your truck😀👍

[@bishdavid99]

i did this to 92 f150 four years ago and was shocked just to how easily it was to change

[@ydocproductions5593]

Glad to hear you’ve had great success with it. Ford was really smart to use the same plug-ins regardless of wether it had the tachometer or not. Thanks for watching😀👍!

[@rolandsgarage8640]

Did you have to use a 92 cluster with a tach? I've heard conflicting reports that the mid 90s clusters won't work on the early 90s

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@rolandsgarage8640 That’s exactly right. Ford changed the wiring on the gauge clusters throughout the years. Ford would even change the wiring mid year, so you’d want to do your research before buying one. Id highly recommend you read the article below. It would clear up any confusion you might have.😀👍 www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@sladewoodson-xn7ys]

Where can I purchase the RPM tachometer and housing for my 1988 F-150 automatic with a 302?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Slade, I haven’t done a swap on the 1987-1991 ford trucks so I’m not too versed on it. I think the process is similar to the 92-1997 OBS ford trucks however. That being said I would look at your local salvage yard or eBay for one. One thing I tell everyone that wants to do this swap in their 92-97 trucks is to make sure you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise it might not charge properly. Again I don’t know if that applies to your generation of truck but better safe than sorry. Hope that helps👍

[@williamaviles6420]

was the cluster of a 4.9 or V/8?

[@aidanadams5234]

I picked up a junkyard cluster with a tach but i realized its got an analog rolling type odometer instead of the digital readout on my truck. Can i still put the tach from it in my trucks cluster?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Aidan good question , the thing I tell everyone who wants to do this swap is the same advice/directive I’ll lend you. It’s ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your vehicle otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly. I hate to say it but the one you bought is no good. I don’t know why Ford chose to make it that way, but it is what it is🤣. I hope that answered your question and if you need more help don’t hesitate to ask. Good luck and let me know how it turns out😀👍

[@lordbennett1296]

I have the 1996 Ford f150 eddie bauer addition can I do this to it?

[@ydocproductions5593]

As long as you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck this swap should work fine in your truck😀👍. Thanks for watching

[@paulaagaard7641]

Why switch them from one to the other? Are the inputs different? Would one from a 95 150 fit a 94 350?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Even though the wiring hookups are the same; the housings of the tachometer gauge cluster are different from the one without a tach. I can only recommend you use a tachometer gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck. If you don’t your truck won’t charge properly. Thanks for watching😀👍

[@mikeemerson4284]

That's wonderful that guy has 4 hands

[@ydocproductions5593]

Comes in handy when needed🤣

[@maxlowrey3356]

Where did you find the new cluster? I have a 95 f150 and no tach and I want one badly. Did you go to a salvage yard and pull an entire cluster? If so, what should I look for at the yard or do you have any helpful links to point me in the right direction. Thanks

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Max, I got the gauge cluster at my local junk yard. It was the entire cluster pulled out. If you go to get one yourself make sure you get one that is the same year as your truck. Otherwise the truck won’t charge properly. As long as it isn’t one from a diesel any gauge cluster will work (F-150,F-250,F-350, and even one’s out of a Ford Bronco). Hope that helps. If you have anymore questions or need help feel free to ask. Here’s an article I refer people to that helps with the gauge cluster swap👍: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@maxlowrey3356]

@@ydocproductions5593 Thank you so much brother! What else are you planning to do to your truck?

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@maxlowrey3356 I ended up selling that crew cab Ford a little over a year ago. I now have a 1997 f-250 7.3 Powerstroke and a 1988 f-250 7.3IDI diesel trucks for the channel. Both are getting restored

[@maxlowrey3356]

@@ydocproductions5593 Oh wow that’s great!

[@larryadamssr]

Where did you find the tach cluster, and where would I find someone to find out my mileage my odometer is broken?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Larry, I got mine out of a salvage yard for $30 if you wanted you could go to ebay for example, but expect to pay way more. The only issue with this swap I’d warn you about is you HAVE TO make sure your gauge cluster is the same year as your truck, otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly. As for your mileage it’s almost impossible to guess what your current mileage would be. You could maybe get somewhere in the ballpark by getting a car fax report and back tracking your mileage from there but no way to get an exact number. Hope that helps!

[@danielkornegay4506]

Where can I find one for a 1992 Ford F-250 XLT 5.8L Long wheel base, duel fuel tanks?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Daniel, I got my gauge cluster out of a junk yard. As long as you get a gauge cluster out of a gas truck (doesn’t matter what engine it has) that matches the same year as your vehicle it should work. Below is an article I like to recommend to people that does a really great job explaining the whole process to those that haven’t done this swap before. Hope this helps!😀👍 www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@Captgreatvalue]

Or the new half gauges where you got them

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Captgreatvalue, I actually got that gauge cluster (with all the gauges) from the salvage yard for only $30. If you’d like to do this swap for your own vehicle you NEED TO get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly. I hope that answered your questions and was helpful. If you have any more please feel free to ask, and thanks for watching. Take care

[@Captgreatvalue]

@@ydocproductions5593 hey thanks for reaching out yes that’s what I needed to know I’ll check the yards and eBay

[@robertself8540]

So could I buy the gauges and swap them into my cluster Insted if getting an entire new cluster

[@ydocproductions5593]

That wouldn’t work because the tachometer gauge cluster and the one you have in your truck currently have different plastic moldings where the gauges sit inside of the cluster. The tachometer gauges aren’t physically compatible with the gauge cluster that doesn’t have a tach. Hope that answers your question. If you do decide to do this swap MAKE SURE you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise it won’t charge properly. 👍

[@jacobtowne4074]

Is there anyway to do this to a 1983-1987 f250 6.9idi? I hate the look of the extra bulky tachometers and would prefer if I could put one in in the gauge cluster panel

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Jacob. I’m not quite sure if this would work for the 83-87 year trucks. I made this video specifically for the 92-97 year fords and have no experience with the 83-87 Fords. Since I’ve never worked on one I can only guess. The best advice I can give is to go to your local U-Pull It and pull a tachometer gauge cluster and see if it has the same wiring hook ups in your existing truck. As you know those generation of vehicles weren’t computerized so you would also have to see if it’s even possible to take the existing odometer that’s currently in your truck and place it into the tach. cluster. I hope that helps😀👍!

[@demariojason]

Might sound like a silly question but could I get a 94 bronco cluster and throw it into my 94 F150?

[@ydocproductions5593]

That’s a great question! I’ve never messed with the Bronco gauge clusters, but since it’s the “Old Body Style” platform, and the same year as your F-150, in theory it should work just fine👍.

[@demariojason]

@@ydocproductions5593 thx!! I've been doing a little homework on it and believe it does.

[@jamesdoto4391]

Hi got a 92f150 truck with no tach, and bought 94 tach cluster on ebay to do a swap it should work and plug in right. I got 127000 miles on my original cluster . Don't know how many miles on the 94 cluster what do you think thanks jim

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Jim, that’s a great question. Ford changed the wiring in the gauge clusters between the years of the Old Body Style Ford trucks. Everything might look the same when it comes to hooking up the wiring harness and bolting it to the dash for example, but internally they are simply wired different. Which means the 1994 gauge cluster you bought won’t work in your 1992 F150 because it’ll cause your alternator not to charge. What I tell everyone is that if you want to do this swap make sure you get the same year gauge cluster as your truck. Sorry to give you the bad news, but I would recommend you return the gauge cluster you bought off eBay and get one that matches the year as your truck. Hope that answers all your questions about this swap. If you do however have any more questions to ask I’m here to help. Take care👍 I’ve also linked an article down below that helps explain this gauge cluster swap and is a great resource to have: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@bobbyboothang9275]

I have a 93 350 and I pulled the gages from a 96. Is it still plug and play to swap them?

[@ydocproductions5593]

In theory the gauges themselves are all interchangeable however just to be on the safe side I always tell people they should only buy parts that are the same year as their truck. Its definitely up to you just be careful. Best of luck to ya. Let me know how it turns out😀👍

[@kylespeck3480]

3000 rpms at 60 what gears do you have my 89 bronco with 3.55s with 3 speed would do 80 at 3500 so

[@ydocproductions5593]

I had 4.10 gears in the axle

[@sparksfireandbalingwire8467]

Great upgrade Cody! Maybe next you can do a 5 speed swap to get those RPMs down on the highway, wink wink, nudge nudge

[@ydocproductions5593]

Sparks Fire and Baling Wire It would be a dream come true to have a 5speed🤩!

[@tylergill8876]

I got a 5 speed in mine there is no power 5th unless your going above 75

[@billjones2005]

I put a 66,000 mile 2001 Lincoln Town Car complete harness / dash cluster - 4.6 & AOD & stock column in a 1940 Ford - can you guys tell me what donor dash & tachometer I need to do this swap ??? Thanks for any help - also I understand - I heard the Town Car power steering pump needs to be switched out to a Mustang or F-150 power steering pump - anybody know which 1 ?????

[@ydocproductions5593]

Sorry, but I’m not versed on Lincoln vehicles or the swaps your wanting to do. It sounds like an awesome project though! Good luck with it👍!

[@jessewait2931]

I just switched out the whole assembly. Gauges all working, but now i have no dash lights of any kind. Any ideas?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Is everything plugged back in including the dome light switch and fuel tank selection switch? If so then it could possibly be that the gauge cluster lights are burnt out which is fairly common.

[@jessewait2931]

@@ydocproductions5593 ill have to check. I did this 2 weeks ago. After watching this i may pull it all out it again and switch the gauges in the housing as you did so i can keep my proper mileage

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@jessewait2931 That’s a good idea, let me know how it turns out and if you need any more help😀👍

[@mikebonom]

Where do I find the stuff to do this for a 1990 f150

[@ydocproductions5593]

You can find these gauge clusters at junkyards. Also on the internet but they cost a lot more👍

[@dehydratedwater9734]

Your video really helped me to decide to do the same thing. But even though you moved some of the gages the the left to put the tac in. The wires didn't have to be changed at all? That just hard to believe lol but really hope is it!

[@ydocproductions5593]

The biggest thing with this swap is you HAVE TO get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck, otherwise it won’t charge properly (speaking from experience🤣). I’m glad the video helped you out! Good luck on the swap😀👍!

[@collinspringer13]

Whered you get the parts to replace what you had?

[@ydocproductions5593]

I went to my local junk yard and managed to find one. Just be sure you get one that’s the same year as your truck otherwise it might not charge properly👍. Thanks for watching

[@phx_obs117]

Hi Cody. I’m currently doing this swap on my truck. I when to hook the cluster back up and for some reason, most when on turn the lights on, most of the back lights don’t turn on. I tried pulling the bulbs out and rotating them 180 degrees but I got nothing. Seams like only one light in the top left hand corner turns on and that’s it. Any ideas??

[@ydocproductions5593]

Well the first thing that came to mind is their possibly burnt out (very common for these trucks), but regardless if that’s not the case I’d still make sure the gauge cluster is the same year as your vehicle. I hope that helps feel free to ask with any more questions you might have😀👍

[@velezdragon3574]

Can it be done with a 85 Ford ranger?,I want a tac so bad

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Tyson, that’s a really good question. I’m not quite sure if it can be done on a Ranger. I’ve never worked on one before, but you could always try to find a tachometer gauge cluster at your local junkyard and see if it works😀👍.

[@Vyraxis]

what gears do you have i have e4od, 4.10 gears and 235-75-R15 tires i turn 2300 rpm at 70

[@ydocproductions5593]

I had 4.10 gears with a C6 transmission. It was roughly 3,000 rpm at 60 mph.

[@zh9119]

I swapped today, lights are not working, maybe because I installed LEDs, but the main thing is that the ABS it's flashing. Sadly, RPMs and all the rest are working. I got it used from eBay. I paid a lot, anyway I think they'll accept returns, I'm going to have to pay shipping. Mine it's a 96 XL the eBay one is a 95.

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi zh9119. I’m not exactly sure why the lights wouldn’t be working, but if you ABS light is flashing means you have the wrong year of gauge cluster for your truck. What I tell everyone in the comment section that wants to do this swap is it’s ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE you get the same year gauge cluster as your truck otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly. I’m sorry to hear you’ve had so much trouble with it. I hope you can return the one you bought and exchange it for the right one. Let me know what happens.

[@zh9119]

@@ydocproductions5593 I contacted the eBay seller, awesome guy, he refunded me the money already and he'll send me a free return label on Monday. I think you're right, I was tempted because the title said "94-96 F-150" and the pictures had written '96 Bronco, on the back of the cluster. Then, when I received it, I saw clearly the F number with a 5 after. About the lights, I thought I had a bad fuse or I shorted out lol, but I installed back the original XL cluster and all the lights are working now. Thanks for your prompt answer. Tomorrow and Saturday, I'll go to check some LKQs but it's hard to find the same year and the cluster waiting for you there lol, there is always someone who goes first.

[@zh9119]

@@ydocproductions5593 Today I received the F6 cluster, I just connected it to test without swapping the PSOM. IT WORKS! Everything, including lights! I drove some blocks till I was sure that including the temp was working. Yeah, that proofed what you said, F5 boards are not compatible with F6. I'm waiting for a new glass cover that I ordered, and then I'll swap the PSOM with mine. Sadly, the one I purchased has only 135K miles and mine has 172K lol. Thanks a lot for your help!

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@zh9119 That’s so great to hear you got the gauge cluster working! I have no idea why Ford wouldn’t just use the same gauge cluster wiring throughout the 92-97 years, but it matters quite a bit. I’m happy that it all worked out!😀👍

[@joelmckelvey856]

Question. My 95 is manual and doesn’t have a tach. All I have to do is buy a cluster with a tach and drop my odometer and other gauges to it? I’m like you and not having a tach really bugs me.

[@ydocproductions5593]

You are correct great question. The most important thing to remember however is that you need a gauge cluster that matches the same year of your vehicle otherwise it won’t charge properly. Welcome to the channel😀👍

[@joelmckelvey856]

@@ydocproductions5593 right. I can order the cluster for a 95, I’m just surprised it’s that simple to get a tach in my truck. I appreciate it.

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@joelmckelvey856 No problem hope it works out👍. The reason I tell everyone they need to get one out of the same year truck is because I put a 1992 gauge cluster in my 94 and drove it around thinking everything was fine until the battery died while driving down the road🤣. So it’s very important to take a multimeter and check if the alternator is putting juice back into the batter before you start driving with your new gauge clusters.

[@johndickson1939]

Did you have to rewire anything for the temp gauge?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Nope. The only thing you need to do is make absolutely sure that the gauge cluster you get is the same year as your truck otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly.

[@colinhess8900]

I have a 96 f150, and I snagged a instrument cluster out of a 95. It was too good a price to pass up, but I’d really like to use it in my truck. Are there any resources out there on the exact differences between the two? I’m hoping there’s some way of modifying the 95 cluster to work in the 96. It might work as is. My truck is dated 08/95, and the cluster I got says A061095, which I’m guessing is august 6, 1995. Might have to bite the bullet and just pull the cluster out of the truck and compare them

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Colin, no modifications would be needed to swap in the cluster you bought. It sounds like the 2 gauge cluster you have are so close enough in year that it would work just fine. I linked an article down below that does a really good job of not only explaining how to do the swap step by step, but also explaining how Ford changed the wiring of the gauge clusters throughout the production of the OBS trucks. I hope it answers any questions or concerns you might have.😀👍 www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@colinhess8900]

@@ydocproductions5593 I actually just got the swap done a little bit ago. No abs light, charges just fine. They were the same in nearly every respect. I believe that my “96” is in fact one of the infamous “95” trucks with OBDII. Absolutely blind luck that it worked out that way!

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@colinhess8900 That’s great to hear! Enjoy your truck😀👍!

[@williamaviles6420]

great detail information on the simple swap and looks great. was the cluster from the same size engine? did it matter? thanks

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi William I believe the gauge cluster was from a v8 however it doesn’t matter wether it’s a v6 or v8. The only thing you have to be sure of is that it isn’t a diesel gauge cluster and the cluster has to be the same year as your truck. Thanks for watching👍

[@richsadowski1031]

Would an instrument cluster from a F-250 fit in a F-150 for the same year? The clusters look identical on eBay.

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Rich, I believe the f-150, f-250, and f-350 gauge clusters are all the same. The most important part is if the gauge cluster is the same year as your truck. Thanks for watching!👍

[@richsadowski1031]

I’ll let you know if it works. Ty

[@arnoldgalarza6882]

Cody i have a 95 f150 stick and would love to know where you got your information from regarding the Tachometer be nice to know what your rpm is at say 45 miles in third gear

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Arnold, The biggest issue (and this is the same thing I tell everyone who asks questions about this swap) is that you NEED to find a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck. Otherwise your truck won’t charge properly. Besides that it’s a fairly easy swap. There is a very descriptive article that I’ll link below that will hopefully answer questions you might have. If there’s anything else I can help you with please don’t hesitate to ask. www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@baronallison941]

So I just got a 97 F250HD, and just ordered an instrument cluster from a 94 Bronco. THEN I noticed you match-the-year-and-month comment. Is there a list somewhere showing when the instruments changed? And/or can I just take everything but the speedo from the junkyard and put those into my existing cluster?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Baron, great question! I’m not aware of any such chart that would list when the gauge clusters changed. When it comes to swapping in the gauges you bought at the junkyard they wont work in your current setup simply because the instrument cluster in your truck has plastic that isn’t molded to accept a tachometer gauge. I hope all of that made sense and answers all your questions. If there’s anything else I can do to help you out don’t hesitate to ask😀👍 Linked below is a website that I’ve recommended to several people that have had similar questions like yours, and might be of use: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@baronallison941]

@@ydocproductions5593 Thank you!! The above link led me eventually to this page, which looks like the Holy Grail for this topic: www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1161730-instrument-cluster-cross-compatibility.html Assuming that they're right, it looks like the changes in pin-outs are between 1992-93, 1994-95, and 1996-97. So I need to send my panel back and shop for a 96/97 only.

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@baronallison941 That’s great to hear! I’m glad you found that info! Good luck on your swap😀👍!

[@baronallison941]

Well thanks to you, I now have a tach in my cluster as of an hour ago. Could Not Have Done It Without You. Especially the trick about unscrewing the shifter indicator cable. I'm new to Fords and doubt I would have figured that one out on my own. Thank you, dude, thank you.

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@baronallison941 I’m so glad to hear that dude! I was hoping it would work out for ya. Enjoy your truck😀👍

[@gregoryj2043]

Could I just buy another cluster online that had that tach and plug that right in?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Great question👍. You have to make sure the gauge cluster you buy is the same year as your truck. If you don’t your truck might not charge properly.

[@badgerbob2226]

OK hears one for ya , i have a 93 f150 that i put a 3.9 cunnins i and ive tryed to put a ford tack in it and just cant find a way to make it work. like you chanel keep up the good work.

[@ydocproductions5593]

Badger bob Thank you sir I appreciate it! Hhhmmm🤔 Well since it was previously a gas truck I believe Ford wired the tachs. to the ignition coils. Now that it’s a 4BT diesel I’m not quite sure. I can only go off what other people have done in the past, and that’s usually routing the tach wiring to the stator of the alternator. There’s a couple of videos out there where people add tachs. to their diesels using that technique, and also some good forums off the internet as well.

[@adrianvasquez742]

Hi Cody l have a manual f150 1994 can I put a tagometer

[@ydocproductions5593]

As long as the gauge cluster you get is the same year as your truck it should work. Hope it works out for you😀👍

[@adrianvasquez742]

Sorry to bother again I bought cluster with temometer but in the circuit board said v8 and my is v6 what you think

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@adrianvasquez742 Hi Adrian, no problem at all. From my understanding as long as the tachometer is the same year as your truck any gauge cluster should work. Doesn’t matter if it’s a v8 or the in-line6 engine. If you still have questions, or are unsure about the swap I’ll link an article down below that should answer any other questions you might have. Here’s the link to that article below: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@T-Ray7780]

I have a question, I have a 94 f150 and I found the one that has the tack today and the year of the cluster with the tac I got today is a 92 and was wondering if it will still work with my 94f150, on the other note my original cluster has the battery light and the cluster I got with the rpm gauge don’t seams to have that light of the battery indicator?

[@ydocproductions5593]

I don’t think your 92 gauge cluster will work in your 94 f150 because Ford made internal changes to the gauge cluster between years. I always recommend that if you decide to do this swap you need to have the same year gauge cluster as your truck. Here’s a link to an article that I like to reference people to who are doing this swap: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/ To answer your second question the gauge cluster with the tachometer should have a battery light however it would be located in a different spot that the original cluster currently in your 94 f150. I hope that answers your questions.👍

[@T-Ray7780]

I appreciate that so much I have another question related to that, I was wondering if I got a gauge on eBay and the guy said it came out of a 95 f150, but the cluster said for 96 but I was wondering if it’s a plug and play for my 94f150 thank you so much!

[@cadenwalker3938]

I’m not 100% on the 150’s but I know that on the 250’s and 350’s 92-93 work 94-95 work and 96

[@jamesconway142]

would this work with the donor tach being from an automatic and put into my manual truck?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Short answer is yes it would. It doesn’t matter if it’s a manual or automatic truck. What’s important is that you make sure the tach is the same year as your truck. Failure to do so could result in your truck not charging properly.

[@CabTlacaelel]

Excellent! Did you make the upgrade on Ford ranger 1988?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi, sorry but I made this video specifically for the 92-97 ford full size trucks. That being said you should go to a junk yard and try to find a Ford Ranger with a tachometer gauge cluster and see if it has the same connections as the one in your truck😀👍

[@alexlive9375]

What if I buy a 94 cluster & I have a 95

[@ydocproductions5593]

I’m not exactly sure. Ford made several changes to their gauge clusters over the years from 92-1997. You could try it, but what I tell everyone is to make sure it’s the same year as your truck otherwise the truck won’t charge properly and could cause some serious issues. Better safe than sorry. 👍

[@anthonygrima2965]

So you didn’t have to change any of the wiring?

[@ydocproductions5593]

All you have to do is make sure the gauge cluster is the exact same year as your truck otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly. No wiring change is needed. Good luck with your swap😀👍

[@marcoc4861]

Will this work with the 94 e350 idi diesel?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi, I never have worked on the e-series of vans and so I don’t know exactly but the principal would be the same. You would have to get a guage cluster out of a e series van that has a factory tach. That same gauge cluster would have to be a diesel gauge cluster. The gas and diesel gauge clusters are NOT interchangeable. Lastly that same gauge cluster would have to be one that’s the same year as your van otherwise the vehicle won’t charge properly. As long as it meets all that criteria it just might work, but no promises/guarantees because I don’t know if the writing would work as well. Hope that helps

[@bsgfan1]

So I can’t just put the tach itself into my cluster? My original cluster is like your first one.

[@ydocproductions5593]

That is correct. The gauge cluster without a tach has a different plastic molding and less light bulbs than the gauge cluster that originally have a tach. Your gonna have to find a tach that is the same year as your vehicle in order to do this modification. Hope this helps😀👍.

[@vitoriolorenzini8013]

Where did you buy the cluster with the tach???

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi Vitorio. I actually found that gauge cluster at my local junk yard. Just make sure you get a tachometer that matches the same year as your truck😀👍. Thanks for watching!

[@vitoriolorenzini8013]

@@ydocproductions5593 Oh nice. I will have to start looking around. I have wanted a tach in my 94 manual forever

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@vitoriolorenzini8013 You never know what kind of deals are out there till ya start searching around for one. I was able to get mine for only $30😁.

[@mountcastlegarage5381]

That was way to easy👍👍

[@ydocproductions5593]

If I can do it anybody can🤣! Thanks for watching!👍

[@mikehendrix6558]

Why didnt you put tach on the left lime all cars instead of putting it on the right

[@ydocproductions5593]

It’s how the wiring is routed on the gauge cluster itself. It physically wouldn’t fit if I tried to hook it up on the left side. Thanks for watching😀👍

[@mikehendrix6558]

@@ydocproductions5593 okay cool. Thanms for replying back

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

Great job! Thanks for the info!!

[@ydocproductions5593]

I’m glad you thought the video was helpful! Thanks for watching😀👍

[@mattsteinhoff1638]

Did you disconnect the battery before taking the cluster out? Looking to do this on mine and don’t want to screw up the cluster.

[@ydocproductions5593]

You’re definitely gonna want to disconnect the battery before you remove it. Just make sure when you do swap out the gauge clusters that you get one that is the same year as your truck. Thanks for watching and have fun with the swap!😀👍

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

"look at my dash" *slaps dash* Last time I did that in my truck. Well Pretty self explanatory

[@ydocproductions5593]

Old Croney's Garage Yup. Those dodge dashes are know for imploding!🤣

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@ydocproductions5593 and exploding

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@oldcroneysgarage9739 Haha classic Dodge!🤣

[@noonespecific9463]

I subbed maybe you are still keeping up with comments from old videos, this whole cluster thing is killing me, lol. Now did I just watch you switch gauges out of a cluster you bought into your original cluster? That won’t work for me, I’m trying to restore like nearly brand new a 93 f-150 xlt , I’ve gone over the frame and drive line every inch of it all rust removed and every seal and bearing that could be changed got changed. Every single piece of the braking system replaced with new stuff including the steel brake lines. I put a flat bed on it as it’s what I preferred, and I’m to the inside of the cab now. The truck started as a automatic and someone before me changed it to a manual, to my good luck they did an excellent job making the switch, the only thing they didn’t change was they left the original cluster with the gear indicators for the auto trans and absent tach. I have a 5 speed 93 F150 xlt 4x4 just like the only I’m restoring except it’s a 300 6 banger, restore is a 5.0 liter v8. I can’t just stick the gauges on my cluster, the plugs are the same but they are oriented different on the cluster from the 6 cylinder truck. I’m wondering if I can just install my odometer into the cluster from the 6 cylinder truck? I’m betting I probably can’t. I watched your video and figured I would ask, maybe you would know, either way your video was informative and too the point, my kind of vid! So I subbed.

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi sir, when I did this swap I bought my gauge cluster at a junk yard and put my odometer from my truck and put it in the tachometer gauge cluster I had bought. To answer your questions however about swapping your gauge clusters from your two trucks, the short answer is yes. You can take the odometer from your 93 F-150 you’re restoring and swap it in the cluster from the 6cyl truck (that way you also keep the original mileage to your vehicle) . One big detail that you HAVE TO BE SURE of is that the gauge cluster you are using is the same year as your truck. If you don’t the truck won’t charge properly, and you could mess up the ABS system of your vehicle. The article I linked at the bottom does a real good job explaining that. A gauge cluster without a factory tachometer has a plastic housing that simply won’t allow you to take the gauges from a factory tachometer gauge cluster and swap it in. The plastics are simply just molded differently from the factory. To be clear though the center odometer sections of either gauge cluster are identical. I hope all of that made sense and helps answer your questions. It sounds like you have one awesome OBS Ford. I think you’d like the small video series I’ve posted recently of restoring a 1993 F-150. Thanks so much for subscribing and welcome to the channel!😀👍 Here’s the article better explaining the process of swapping out gauge clusters below: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@SChecoP11]

Hey, I recently found a 1995 Ford F-150 cluster with a tachometer at my local junkyard. I was wondering if it would work on my 1996 as well. Thanks

[@ydocproductions5593]

Hi, the short answer is I’m not 100% sure. I’ve always told people that you want a tachometer gauge cluster that’s the exact same year as your truck. However Ford announces the next year of truck half way through the year. (For example if a truck was made after June of 1995 they call it a 1996 year model). So all that being said I would look at the door sticker to see when the truck was made at the junk yard, and if your truck is within 6 months or so of that date I would go ahead and give it a try. (Make sure to get a receipt that way you can return it if it doesn’t work.) I hope all of that made sense. If you have anymore questions about it feel free to ask😀👍. Down below is an article that does a really great job explaining and walking you though each step in order to get the job done right: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

[@SChecoP11]

@@ydocproductions5593 thanks man i highly appreciate it. Unfortunately the truck was made on December of 1994, it wouldn’t have worked with mine. I’ll still be on the look out for one that’s made after June 1995 or one made in 1996.

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@SChecoP11 Shoot that’s too bad. Keep your hopes up though. One will pop up eventually and will be worth the wait.👍

[@Coziesk4rma]

Hey @YDOC I got a 94 f150 I'm looking to add a tachometer for but everyone says you can only buy the pre assembled one's. Did you buy this pre assembled or is there somewhere I can go to order or buy these? Awesome to know hooking it up is super easy as well

[@ydocproductions5593]

I bought this complete cluster out of a truck at a junk yard. You can’t just buy the tachometer section and add it to your pre existing gauge cluster because the plastic is molded a different way as well as the gauge lights are in a different spots. One thing you have to be careful of as well is to make sure you buy one that is the same year as your truck. If you don’t the truck won’t charge properly. I hope that answers your question Johnathan. Thanks for watching😀👍!

[@guguimke5799]

@@ydocproductions5593 So which truck did you take this out of? I have an 88 F150, I guess I'm curious what truck you pulled yours out of. Thanks!

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@guguimke5799 I got this gauge cluster out of an 1992 f-250 I bought at the junk yard. If you decide to do this modification you have to make sure the gauge cluster is the same year as your truck. This video is specifically made for trucks that are from 1992-1996/7. I’m not sure if this modification would work on your 88 f-150. I hope that answers your question, and thanks for watching😀👍!

[@jimmyboe25]

What rear gear you got a 4.10?

[@ydocproductions5593]

Yes it was 4.10 gears