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SportTrac Discussion
General Sport Trac Discussion
instrument cluster
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<blockquote data-quote="A K" data-source="post: 1023253" data-attributes="member: 59480"><p>Just following up on this topic. I removed the cluster and checked the joints. All are fine. The issue is somewhere within the grey harness plug on the circuit board. If I apply some pressure or lightly wiggle it when installed, the gauges come back. Eventually, though, they fail. You cannot disassemble the cluster beyond removing the plastic cover. It appears the needle mounts are glued on. So, the only solution is a new or used cluster. In that case, you will need to have the mileage reprogrammed or take it to a shop that will place a sticker on the door noting the mileage change. Given the ST's age and condition, and that it will need brakes, rotors, tires, and possibly some front suspension work to pass inspection, I'm replacing it. There is no need to put a one or two thousand into a five thousand dollar vehicle. I'll miss it -- and probably never will own another vehicle that was as good to me as it has been -- but c'est la vie.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="A K, post: 1023253, member: 59480"] Just following up on this topic. I removed the cluster and checked the joints. All are fine. The issue is somewhere within the grey harness plug on the circuit board. If I apply some pressure or lightly wiggle it when installed, the gauges come back. Eventually, though, they fail. You cannot disassemble the cluster beyond removing the plastic cover. It appears the needle mounts are glued on. So, the only solution is a new or used cluster. In that case, you will need to have the mileage reprogrammed or take it to a shop that will place a sticker on the door noting the mileage change. Given the ST's age and condition, and that it will need brakes, rotors, tires, and possibly some front suspension work to pass inspection, I'm replacing it. There is no need to put a one or two thousand into a five thousand dollar vehicle. I'll miss it -- and probably never will own another vehicle that was as good to me as it has been -- but c'est la vie. [/QUOTE]
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