I didnt get the information center with the new truck. does anyone have the part number for it, and know whats involved to install it?

thanks for the help

 

I don't think the information center from a Lariat or King Ranch can easily be installed in trucks that didn't have it in the first place. At the very least, it'd take a Lariat/King Ranch instrument cluster, the buttons for the information center and the finish bezel around the cluster. An easier option would probably be a Scanguage setup. Search and ye shall receive.

 

Why not just get a Lariat?

 

Because some of us have more brains than money...

Quintin is right, Scangauge is the best answer, Looks lousy, but works great.
Chris

 

I was told by the dealership that I couldnt buy a lariat, because i didnt have enough hair in my ears and i didnt pull my pants up to my arm pits

 

That's the best answer I have seen yet.
Chris

 

Yeah, I just spit Pepsi all over my dual monitors here at work cuz of that...

 

Covet thy neighbors Lariat

 

The FX4 cluster only displays ambient temperature, trip miles and total miles. Lariat/King Ranch clusters have trip and total miles, distance to empty, fuel economy and temperature. I've never seen a Scanguage in person, so I dunno what all it does. Just seems like an easier and quicker option than trying to swap instrument clusters, which may or may not work.

 

yeah, I didnt know that until after I got my fx4.. that is stupid not to have as standard equipment.

 

I posted this in my sales managers office.....incredibly funny

 

Well, I've got the hair in the ears just nailed, started shaving the lobes a few years ago. Still wear the jeans slung low however. I'd trade my money for youth any day, enjoy it.

 

It's not necessarily stupid...it helps differentiate the trim levels, something the previous gen F150 had a problem with, and it might save Uncle Henry a buck or two and maybe make them a buck or two. Some people who are dead set on having the electronic goodies will buy a (more expensive) Lariat, putting more money in the dealer's and Ford's pocket.

It's a conspiracy, I tell you.

 

More on topic, a little, the Scangauge has a little window in its little box.
In the window are four numbers, one in each corner.
You push buttons for each window, and you can cycle any option to any position.
My unit usually is set for Tach- Speed- Instant MPG- Airtemp-
I use engine load, engine temp, etc. when I am climbing or something.
The instant mileage is the best feature.
It's also nice to be able to go to the records it keeps to see what my trip mileage was, or todays figures, or yesterdays. That's all the memory it has.

It also can scan and erase the codes.
It's the most used gauge on my truck.
Chris

 

Hey ChrisAdams:

Where did you mount the Scangauge? I've considered getting one, but I don't want too much stuff "adhesived" or screwed to the dash.