How To Video - 1992-1997 Ford Dash Fixes : Everything You Need To Know About Fixing Your Dash

[@Mondo888]

The way you removed the face to possibly change the lights is way better than every video on changing the lights. Definitely doing it your method.

[@alangilbert6075]

This is the best video I've found on F250 dash repair. The repair parts are very well engineered. The tank switch bracket is great! Thanks!

[@CompletePerformance]

Glad it helped

[@marlinnotfish]

Didn’t know anything about your company, but I realized I ordered a part from you guys a few weeks ago when I accidentally cut the i beam pivot bracket off my 88 frame doing a lift (horrible instructions from the company that makes the lift). You guys are lifesavers

[@CompletePerformance]

Thanks for your business!!!

[@noscopesallowed8128]

Thanks for the videos guys. Making it possible for me to learn how to work on my old truck.

[@CompletePerformance]

Our pleasure!

[@matthewtucker4636]

I had no idea the clear cover was replaceable! I've replaced the main bezel, but now I must have a new clear cover. Thanks for the info! Looking forward to windows and please Make sure to cover the power locks at some point, rear door locks specifically.

[@CompletePerformance]

Yes, and luckily we have them on the site. Link in the description!

[@BlueF350]

Great video, I bought repair clips from CP and a new clear plastic lens. I think I’m going to tackle the project right now. Thank you for your constant support for the obs guys, Complete Performance is a big deal to us. I have the Sky’s reverse shackle superduty front installed, I’m getting there slowly but surely

[@CompletePerformance]

Thanks for all of the support

[@sbag11]

These videos are so helpful. I love Complete Performance!

[@CompletePerformance]

Glad you like them!

[@richsos5534]

Please keep these videos coming!!

[@CompletePerformance]

We are going to do our best!

[@killrathy]

Video was amazing. very informative without all the BS fluff. I'm trying to trouble shoot my cluster lights in my 94 ranger replaced several bulbs but still no lights for speedometer or other mechanical bits fuel oil pressure ect. butt the dumy lights all work.

[@CompletePerformance]

Thank you. Sorry we can't be of more help on the ranger.

[@ronlester8730]

Kerry, good to see you enjoying your work!!! Ron

[@kerrydick7256]

Thanks Ron! I'm just an overgrown kid playing with trucks!😂

[@sandspar]

This is a big help for my '95, problem is I need to remove the entire dash. Searched your channel, did not find anything. You know what you're doing, do you have an example of a dash removal?

[@Noahshumway]

Very useful video thanks.

[@CompletePerformance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AfflictionAce]

Thank you for making this video, sir. This video is legit! Out of curiosity, why do you not want to switch the battery bulb with an LED one?

[@Leddemo]

Based on my experience with other Fords, the battery bulb is "part of the circuit" so to say. It has a very small amount of power going through it all the time and as such, the LED will be always in, even if dimmer, because it takes such a small amount of power to run an LED. It "turns on" when the vehicle voltage drops because of wizardry making that circuit go the opposite direction - low voltage on the vehicle end, ups the voltage through that particular circuit (enough to make a little bulb brighter) and let you know of a problem. - to the best of my knowledge.

[@jameshall2331]

Agree with Leddemo. Also, I have had issues with using a led on the "airbag" light on the instrument cluster. It was on a 99 f150, always glowed dim. I have learned just to replace the backlight lamps to avoid any issues with battery,air bag or abs warning lights. Using led in turn signal indicators can get VERY bright lol. But to each their own.

[@samawright99]

My gas gauge is sticky it only goes up to half then if you tap on it it will creep up but never all the way to full. Any idea if this is a gauge problem or something down the line? Great video would love to seem more stuff like this!

[@CompletePerformance]

Thanks Man! That sounds like the gauge itself could have an issue I have the same issue with a voltage gauge. You can try and remove the gauge and try cleaning around the needle shaft or see if the face of the gauge might be rubbing on it

[@billbosward9798]

Great video!! Is this the only way to get at and replace the 194 bulbs? No access from underneath and behind the dash?

[@CompletePerformance]

Correct.

[@WhiteLightning79]

I just recently replaced all my dash lights with LED including the abs and battery and bright light indicator bulb and now my abs light will come on sometimes and the whole left side of my cluster won’t work. Please give me your input.

[@Danvers97]

Replace abs and battery lights back to standard bulbs not led

[@jeremykeith3152]

Great series!! Thanks for sharing this.

[@coreymarks6549]

i second what Emilio said! LOL

[@justinphillips6136]

Where did the wood grain dash kit come from? And my 97 F250 is missing the long dash piece that has XLT on it. Where can one of those be found? Thank you guys for all the information on the OBS trucks

[@CompletePerformance]

The woodgrain bezel and trim was a Roll-A-Long conversion add on. Chances are you're only going to find one at a chop shop or ebay. Finding OEM trim is the same. We do however have a great option for dash trim on the site. Billet Dash Trim. Find it here: cpaddict.com/billet-dash-trim-1992-1997.html

[@justinphillips6136]

@@CompletePerformance thank you for the fast response. I’ll give it a look see. Best of wishes for your builds to come.

[@kennethdigiacomo2427]

Awesome video made the job a breeze. Question though you mentioned not changing battery bulb to LED, is there a reason why?

[@CompletePerformance]

If you change the battery light to LED the circuit doesn't have enough load and the alternator wont charge.

[@MrBlackbutang]

Little superglue and baking soda will fix the screw post the drill deep enough small hole so screw doesn’t bottom out.

[@ulyssesperez7431]

Where did you get the wood grain trim I love it!

[@CompletePerformance]

Original to the truck

[@NicolasGarcia-Abarca]

Thanks for making a great video, in my case my turn signal lights, high beam, battery are all working. The only ones that stopped working are the fuel level, speedometer, oil pressure and and coolant temperature as well as the one that indicates the revolutions. They all went out simultaneously, is this normal? Or if one goes out do they all go out? The other thing does the air conditioner panel supposed to light up as well? Do you have a video for this? TIA

[@CompletePerformance]

You will need to check the wiring behind the panel. If they all went out it would be from something behind the cluster.

[@TheOVprodigy]

I have multiple broken piece on mine so I’m just going to get a new one, but I have another issue, both my dash indicators for my turn signals and I think the low range light for my 4x4 maybe? Thought it was a fuse but it doesn’t seem like it, just bulbs I guess?

[@CompletePerformance]

Those are all bulbs that run those indicators.

[@erroneousjoe1301]

Could you explain why you don't want to put an led bulb in the battery warning light?

[@CompletePerformance]

Charge Circuit will not operate and therefore your battery won't charge

[@emiliomartinez1772]

Can we get an ashtray fix.

[@CompletePerformance]

We have a fix for that on the site. We'll try and get a video of doing the fix. cpaddict.com/ash-tray-guide-1992-1997.html

[@kevinwellman6406]

Any videos on how to repair a cracked dash pad?

[@CompletePerformance]

you will need to send that to OBS interiors

[@jetthite1781]

why can’t the brake light or battery light be LEDs? Then on the rpm’s half of it you can’t see what would I have to make it so the light comes through?

[@nickpietrzyk4565]

Can you also do the wait to starts cluster with LEDS? They all 194?

[@CompletePerformance]

They are not 194s they are smaller bulb

[@MegaRiffraff]

Any fix or replacement for the electric gauges my oil or temp only works occasionally.

[@TheMrThomasson]

I love you, Ollie

[@chrisrodak2854]

Any fix to a loose gear shifter? Not the bushings on the column but where it seats at the pin has a lot of play in it.

[@JfarmFS]

Where can I get tge top three clips for the dash bezel that's not from a junk yard?

[@CompletePerformance]

Currently that is the only option

[@theautodidacticman_]

When your overdrive light starts flashing and your transmission starts shifting really hard right after then you have an error in your psom in your dash. It’s best to buy a new or rebuilt dash cluster online with a warranty and it will fix your issue with the erratic shifting and OD light flashing.

[@CompletePerformance]

That is a very very rare case. The flashing OD is typically a sign of the trans being in limp mode and is more than likely a trans issue.

[@grantlong4565]

I'm waiting on a door pin replacement video lol. I wanna know the easiest way possible

[@CompletePerformance]

That one is in the works very soon.

[@wedontdrivestock223]

What if my whole dash is cracked where my light switch and mounting points are at? Replaced my light switch today and found out the previous owner really did some damage to the dash. I’m restoring her already got all new suspension, and steering components, along with an engine refresh, and some mods. Time to move to the interior. But anyways I’m hoping I don’t need a whole new dash

[@CompletePerformance]

If that whole area is broke out then this isnt going to work out of the box. If you can glue in or repair that mount then you could use the bracket

[@R_D_EYE_R8]

Do you guys do anything with the same vintage of Rangers?

[@CompletePerformance]

Sorry we do not currently

[@jacobwolford2325]

I put a used cluster in my 94 f150 and the only the check engine light would come on, replaced the headlight switch and harness and now half the backlights work and only one blinker, would that just be the bulbs?

[@CompletePerformance]

Good possibility on that

[@moesearcy6599]

I wish you would quote prices at time of filming.

[@CompletePerformance]

Prices change to much

[@ranbro5904]

I have a 96 Ford f150 I just purchased and I was told it has low miles but on the odometer it just says error and my speedometer isn't working. I was told it could be my speed sensor. Idk

[@willenstice2658]

Could be the P-SOM, reverse side of the speedometer, search P-SOM repair yeah, good luck

[@quentin6493]

Is it possible to add a tach to a truck that didn't have one from the factory? Is it as simple as plugging it in beside the speedo or is there other parts the truxk will be missing?

[@CompletePerformance]

For a gas truck you just need the tach section and its plug and play

[@chungadin]

The top three pins broken off? How can I repair those?

[@CompletePerformance]

Here you go... cpaddict.com/products/instrument-cluster-bezel-repair-clips-1992-1996-ford?_pos=4&_sid=3e75d93de&_ss=r

[@Tworko]

I see there is white and green for the LED cluster package. Will blue be available for the LED cluster package?

[@parkerwhite6]

Unfortunately, in order to achieve the “blue” LED look, it not simple as just replacing the bulbs. You need to scrape off the green “film” on the backside of each and every gauge that has it. Look up some videos about it.

[@Tworko]

@@parkerwhite6 I've seen the blue led lights installed without the tint scraped off. Still looks good n the difference is barely noticeable. Though if they make a kit, just include in the instructions or descriptions the tint should be scraped off when using blue led lights.

[@jasonhart4342]

I just bought this ranger and they said the dash didn’t work and I bought it and took apart the dash and I didn’t see any messed up wires and replaced all fuses do you know what’s wrong?

[@jayb460_]

The tack for the P R N D 2 1 on my truck is off. When trans is in park, the tach is at 1. When I shift to Drive, the tach goes off to the right and is not visible. I just feel for the gears and shift slowly but I want to fix this. Is this something I can remove and fix or do I need a new unit?

[@CompletePerformance]

there is a cable to that has an adjuster on in it under the edge of the dash. Either it needs adjusting or the location tab is broken and you will need a new cable

[@dallasrichard48]

Iso some advice on my truck. 95 f250 xlt 351w

[@CompletePerformance]

If you ever need advice, give us a call at 409-383-6004 and one of our reps can answer any questions you have.

[@Spoons7414]

I have the same truck!

[@kentpiatt7503]

What is the technical reason for not giving the battery light an LED bulb?

[@CompletePerformance]

Alternator won't charge.

[@cameronellis7280909]

How would I fix my gauge cluster night lighting up. Only the needles light up but not the speed,tach, fuel,temp oil or volts. Do you know how to fix this?

[@CompletePerformance]

Have you replaced the bulbs?

[@cameronellis7280909]

@Complete Performance haha, yes I have. The owner before added a different gauge face that was wired in incorrect. I have since removed all that crap and figured out the wiring and got them to work. Also removed the led batter light bulb you guys recommend in a video. Didn't know it would interfere with something. Thanks for the great videos.

[@Briar08]

My husband's 2006 ford f 150 v8 is having trouble with the dash it goes off and the truck seems to loose power almost like the battery goes off while driving so you know on the dash and it comes back on . Any.idea what it is.

[@CompletePerformance]

Probably the GEM module in that new of a truck.

[@Briar08]

@Complete Performance thanks for the help 🙏 so much .

[@MegaRiffraff]

👍🏻

[@johnas2210]

Hi I have a question how do you fix a broken latch from the glove box compartment?

[@CompletePerformance]

cpaddict.com/glove-box-repair-bracket.html

[@ranbro5904]

You tube

[@mrjrimenez]

Why should you not replace the battery light with an LED, what problems are to be expected?

[@CompletePerformance]

Your alternator won't charge if you do.

[@mar6467]

Where I can find all of those brackets??

[@CompletePerformance]

On our webstore www.cpaddict.com

[@dogabiltydogtraining8359]

Any solution for replacing interior wood on centurion models?

[@CompletePerformance]

Just refinish it

[@romancastro2651]

What if all the dash lights aren’t working? Bigger issue or each bulb is out?

[@CompletePerformance]

Either bad wiring or bad bulbs

[@jakedebellis4517]

Any Idea why my gauge lights are super dim I can hardly see them the lights on the ac controls are fine but the gauge cluster lights might as well be off

[@noscopesallowed8128]

The headlight switch is also a dash backlight dimmer. Twist it to adjust dash backlight brightness. Otherwise I've seen those switches wear out and get "stuck" on a lower brightness setting.

[@saleenmustang9793]

I am curious if you have ever had a problem or possible fixed a problem like this. My battery light keeps pops on and off while driving or stays on then turns back off. I have managed to track down the problem but can't find a wiring diagram or anything on hooking up the wires. I bought a new pigtail bc one of of the wires inside was very loose inside the plastic clip that it clips into on top of the ignition coil. Looks like someone has already messed with it as there a wire on the bottom of the ignition coil bracket from there it's another plastic clip then someone spliced it into one of the wires that the plastic clip snaps on top of the coil besides the coil wire itself.

[@kerrydick7256]

Check your exciter wire on the alternator, it's the single wire that plugs in the top. Common issue on the OBS trucks, that plug gets loose and doesn't make good contact.

[@saleenmustang9793]

@@kerrydick7256 The only two plugs that I have on the alternator is the three wire plug that goes into a plastic clip which I have replaced with a new one. Then the single one your talking about which does have some play to it which is what I was suspicious about. But then I had the truck running when I was messing around with the ignition plug connector the two wires on top those were both loose when I was moving them around then the truck stalled out completely. I bought a new connector. I have three wire's on the new connector and looking on the truck I have two wires that went into a plastic clip connector then on the left hand side at the bottom of the ignition coil bracket that the coil is attached to there's a wire coming out from there that also goes into a plastic clip with another clip on the other side of the wire if this makes sense. From there it's then spliced into one of the wires that goes to the ignition coil. I was looking at wiring diagrams on google in my Chilton manual and videos on KZbin with no luck of finding anything. I have a 96 ford f150 if you could take some pictures of your ignition coil and the wires that are on your ignition coil and the one I mentioned on the bottom of the bracket you could send them to my email [e-mail]..

[@kerrydick7256]

@@saleenmustang9793 what engine do you have? I'll see what I can come up with👌 That clip on your coil will stall the engine, it is the power supply and ground to the coil so if it's loose it will cause the engine to stall.

[@saleenmustang9793]

@@kerrydick7256 I have a 96 f150 with the 4.9 straight six. If you have a email I could send you pictures. Probably be more helpful so you can see what I am talking about. I don't think it's the ground if that's what that wire is for on the bottom of the bracket on the ignition coil. The wires that I was messing were the two on top of the coil that went into the clip that you would snap it into. As soon as I was messed with those two wire you could hear feedback from the engine, you could stall the engine with messing with them just right. Someone has definitely been in there rigging it around. I'll have to look at the colors on the two wires probably be helpful then going in blind.

[@ericmontes7615]

Changed lights in my cluster but now truck has no power do you know what it could be

[@CompletePerformance]

what kind of no power?

[@alexvandam2015]

Does anyone make a repair for the lower panel below the steering column? My mounting tabs broke

[@CompletePerformance]

Not that we know of sorry.

[@vinceteani8638]

You don’t explain why not to put a led light on the battery indicator. Why do I not want to put a led light there?

[@CompletePerformance]

It will not close the charge circuit for the alternator to actually charge the vehicle.

[@Skingcamilean]

Why don't you want to put an led bulb on the battery light?

[@CompletePerformance]

That bulb completes the circuit to the PCM for the charging system. If you put an LED in that circuit the PCM will not turn the alternator on to charge.

[@cameronellis7280909]

Good to know. Looks like I'm taking that bulb out tomorrow

[@The4stringMike]

What would make a tach gauge in a 92 f150 5.0 stay at 2,000 rpm but it’s idle. Only ones when truck actually goes over that