How to Replace Dash Lights 1998-2012 Ford Ranger/Explorer/Mazda B Series

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Mile High Mechanic

Mile High Mechanic

Күн бұрын

In this video, I will show you how to replace your dash lights on your 1998-2012 Ford Ranger, Mazda B3000, or Ford Explorer. This process is straightforward, but it can be tedious at times. Following this step-by-step guide, you can swap everything out in about half an hour or less. I replaced all of my dash lights with LEDs from superbrightleds and you can get them at the link below:
www.superbrigh...
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@TheEastanhamlin
@TheEastanhamlin 6 күн бұрын
Are the bulbs the same for everything? (Dash cluster, ac controls, glove box, overhead ect.) I wanna replace all of them but I want to make sure I don’t need different bulbs
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 6 күн бұрын
@@TheEastanhamlin They are different, but some are the same...I recommend that you go to SuperBrightLEDs website and use their bulb finders to get the correct size.
@2H2521
@2H2521 Жыл бұрын
This tutorial works for the following vehicles: 1995-2011 Ford Ranger 1995-2001 Ford Explorer 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer 1995-2010 Mazda B-Series
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Ah...I forgot about the Mountaineers.
@2H2521
@2H2521 9 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanicThat’s often a forgotten one anyway. 😂
@RichardRuth
@RichardRuth 2 ай бұрын
didnt we all​@@TheMileHighMechanic
@jschwenker1
@jschwenker1 22 сағат бұрын
I can confirm that they are not polarity sensitive. I checked them with my variable power supply and they lit up either way around. Great video btw
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 18 сағат бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the confirmation
@alexanderdufner8342
@alexanderdufner8342 7 ай бұрын
Do you know if this works for a 98 ranger? And if it’s the same process? Thanks
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 7 ай бұрын
Yep same process.
@CR8VE
@CR8VE 3 ай бұрын
LEDs are not good for this application I highly recommend getting the regular bulbs and just getting the rubber colored covers that go on the bulbs and it'll do all the same thing change the colors with the factory bulbs last 10 times longer than LEDs
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 3 ай бұрын
I like to color of the LEDs and I believe you have the statistics on factory vs LED bulbs mixed... LED bulbs can live up to 30 times longer than their incandescent counterparts...this makes them perfect for in dash applications to me🤷
@lizetrose7519
@lizetrose7519 10 ай бұрын
Hi, I have a Ford Ranger 2000. I changed the bulbs but they don't all work. The numbers around the speedometer don't light up. I looked at the back of the cluster while plugged in and it seems like not all the smaller bulbs with the beige back light up. Have you had to replace those before? Thank you for your help and video!!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 10 ай бұрын
I have not done a video about replacing the smaller bulbs, but it is the same process but with a different bulb.
@dh123ize
@dh123ize 5 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic what is the smaller bulb size?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 5 ай бұрын
@@dh123ize It is a 74 bulb
@RendezvousTribe
@RendezvousTribe 8 ай бұрын
This worked great on my 1999. But man those plastics failed EVERYWHERE. No matter how careful be prepared to have to replace the entire plastic parts of the dash.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 8 ай бұрын
Yikes, sorry it didn't work out as planned! Seems like you can't catch a break.
@bgregg55
@bgregg55 26 күн бұрын
So it's been a year. How are the bulbs doing?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 25 күн бұрын
@@bgregg55 Doing great 👍 Currently in the truck and I couldn't be happier!
@Jake-st5mm
@Jake-st5mm 15 күн бұрын
Good afternoon. Can you confirm you used the 194 lights? Thank you!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 15 күн бұрын
@@Jake-st5mm I did, they are also in the description
@Jake-st5mm
@Jake-st5mm 15 күн бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic thanks. I appreciate the reply.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 15 күн бұрын
@@Jake-st5mm 🫡
@TheNamesWolf
@TheNamesWolf 2 ай бұрын
I'm considering doing this to my Ranger. How have things held up long term?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 ай бұрын
Still going strong! Use them almost every day too
@TheNamesWolf
@TheNamesWolf 2 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic would the check engine and other lights need to be different colors or do they shine through colored screens?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 ай бұрын
@@TheNamesWolf They go through colored screens so now special bulbs are needed
@Lohmeier54
@Lohmeier54 Жыл бұрын
I bought the lights and they don't have any way to connect, just circuts
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
The lights should be direct replacements for the old bulbs...this video outlines how to remove and replace them...If the look of the bulb is throwing you off I can see why. They have contacts on the bottom that you push into the sockets.
@ericcarter7331
@ericcarter7331 9 ай бұрын
😊😊😊😅😅😅😅3​@@TheMileHighMechanic
@SeymourSchools
@SeymourSchools 9 ай бұрын
Thank you. Your tips made our repair possible. 😊
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 9 ай бұрын
I'm glad I could help!!
@RickP-y2w
@RickP-y2w 23 күн бұрын
How much to do my lights?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 22 күн бұрын
You tell me🤷
@grizz2971
@grizz2971 8 ай бұрын
What color temperature bulb did you get? Cool, natural or warm?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 8 ай бұрын
Cool
@michaelstidhamiii9055
@michaelstidhamiii9055 Жыл бұрын
How do you remove the cable shifter behind the dash?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
There are 2 clips on either side that you push in, but mine is a manual so it doesn't have it.
@michaelhubbard142
@michaelhubbard142 11 ай бұрын
The bulbs in the 2011 are much smaller. The 197 does not work.
@brendanwoodey7961
@brendanwoodey7961 11 ай бұрын
Do you recall how many bulbs are in the AC control area?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 11 ай бұрын
There are 2, I have a video on my channel where I show the process and the type of bulb that you will need to use as well.
@ryleyw3684
@ryleyw3684 Жыл бұрын
Mines a 2011 has a different dash layout, and has a center area that has all the indicators, im thinking my high beam indicators out. Looks like this is mainly for the speedometer and the other gages.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
This should still work, but stuff will look a little different.
@ryleyw3684
@ryleyw3684 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic I actually finally found a diagram of the dash that had the locations of all the indicators. Ment to check my dash to see if it actually was working. But it probably isn't if I didn't see it before
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
@@ryleyw3684 that should be useful
@scottrodgers782
@scottrodgers782 Ай бұрын
Do you have a link to all the dash LED bulbs ? Including the ones behind the air flow controls
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Ай бұрын
@@scottrodgers782 The bulbs I used are in the description, the climate control lights are in the description of my video on that aswell
@alexsanchez2580
@alexsanchez2580 Жыл бұрын
What bulbs did you use for the dome light?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
I would head over to superbrightleds.com and use their bulb finder...I don't know the size of the bulb off the top of my head.
@AdobeFlashTuTs
@AdobeFlashTuTs Жыл бұрын
What dash kit is that for your radio?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Not quite sure the model, but it is a Kenwood Head unit that I got from crutchfield
@williamclark6704
@williamclark6704 4 ай бұрын
Loved your video bro just changes mine out on my 2005 Ranger only bulbs i needa change are the ones in the 4x4 switch and the headlight switch have you changed yours out and do you have a video on it??
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 4 ай бұрын
That is not a bulb that you can replace unfortunately...you will have to swap out the switch entirely because the bulb is internal.
@williamclark6704
@williamclark6704 4 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic gotcha thanks bro!!!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 4 ай бұрын
@@williamclark6704 🫡
@Micahs_Flicks
@Micahs_Flicks 2 ай бұрын
Some of my dash lights are shot so I’m thinking of replacing them soon. Where could I get the bulbs?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 ай бұрын
@@Micahs_Flicks I believe I left a link in the description
@Micahs_Flicks
@Micahs_Flicks 2 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic appreciate it and the video was very helpful btw!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 ай бұрын
@@Micahs_Flicks Glad I could help!
@RichardRuth
@RichardRuth 2 ай бұрын
​@TheMileHighMechanic the step by step both ways with a bolt count should be standard. It works well for the adhd crowd 😊
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 ай бұрын
@@RichardRuth Absolutely, it is the only way my videos make sense to me😂
@alexanderdufner8342
@alexanderdufner8342 6 ай бұрын
Is this kind of bulb dimmable?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 6 ай бұрын
Yes
@mikeburke6828
@mikeburke6828 2 ай бұрын
Great job ! 👏 😊
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it. Glad I could help!
@jackh608
@jackh608 3 ай бұрын
How did the red lights turn to white lights
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 3 ай бұрын
Red lights? I'm not quite sure what you mean.
@walterwhite1
@walterwhite1 11 ай бұрын
Are they dimmable
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 11 ай бұрын
Yes
@walterwhite1
@walterwhite1 11 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic how dimmable are they
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 11 ай бұрын
@@walterwhite1 All the way
@walterwhite1
@walterwhite1 11 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic do u have the link for these leds :)
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 11 ай бұрын
@@walterwhite1 www.superbrightleds.com/194-can-bus-led-bulb-5-smd-led-tower-miniature-wedge-base
@GbfEditionsOfficial
@GbfEditionsOfficial 6 ай бұрын
Ty
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 6 ай бұрын
Of course!
@justynb35
@justynb35 Жыл бұрын
So you have green and white for the colors on the dash lights? Were the yellow ended bulbs the green?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
No, the bulbs are white, but the lettering on the dash has a green film on it that makes it look green when the lights are on.
@anythingoutdoorsofficial
@anythingoutdoorsofficial 4 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechaniccan the film be removed?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 4 ай бұрын
@@anythingoutdoorsofficial I have never heard of anyone doing this before, but if I had to guess I would say no, it can't be removed...that being said if I had a spare cluster I would take some acetone/alcohol to it and see if it rubbed off, but I do not recommend this.
@kennethbrewer1743
@kennethbrewer1743 8 ай бұрын
I hope other ranger owners don't do this, my 07 level 2 gages are not wired like this.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 8 ай бұрын
Oh interesting, what is different?
@shawndegoniaii5979
@shawndegoniaii5979 3 ай бұрын
This only works for 97 to 03 rangers
@congerz83
@congerz83 6 ай бұрын
Did you mention the socket size needed for the bolts?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 6 ай бұрын
I believe they are 7mm
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