2007 sports trac Instrument cluster lights out

[tonyjb]

This is tonyjb.. 2007 2wd sports trac Instrument cluster lights out to include digital odometer,. Any hints ? Did check all fuses ( and replaced) denoting the instrument cluster ( 2). All other lights in the interior work. Just happened.

 

[swshawaii]

Panel dimmer control?

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel when exterior lights are on.

• Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel.
• Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.
• Rotate fully to the right (past detent) to turn on interior lamps.
• Rotate to the left position (past detent) to turn off the interior lamps and will also disable the illuminated entry feature.

http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/07p27og4e.pdf (Page 79)

 

[jadez03]

Panel dimmer control?



http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/07p27og4e.pdf (Page 79)

I remember on my first Explorer when I thought my dash lights had gone out, then realized it was that damn dimmer switch. I'd never felt more internally embarrassed. Good thing I didn't ask a mechanic lol.

 

[tonyjb]

Thanks, I checked the dimmer switch before I started checking fuses. What is out is the Instrument cluster ( with Speedometer, Tachometer, digital odometer portion). All other interior lights work as expected.

 

[tonyjb]

Thanks, I checked the dimmer switch before I started checking fuses. What is out is the Instrument cluster ( with Speedometer, Tachometer, digital odometer portion). All other interior lights work as expected.

 

[tonyjb]

I remember on my first Explorer when I thought my dash lights had gone out, then realized it was that damn dimmer switch. I'd never felt more internally embarrassed. Good thing I didn't ask a mechanic lol.

Thanks, I checked the dimmer switch before I started checking fuses. What is out is the Instrument cluster ( with Speedometer, Tachometer, digital odometer portion). All other interior lights work as expected.

 

[Nebucks]

I recently had a similar issue only it appeared that just the light behind the fuel gauge went out. Everything else was bright. After a few starts and stops, the light returned. I don't know if it is a short in the line causing the issue, or a sign of an instrument light about to die. In any case, how difficult is it to change the instrument cluster lights?

 

[tonyjb]

Thanks all the cluster was actually out. The only local guy that I found that could repair them did not have the parts for the Sports Trac. I had to replace.