I have a '97 F150 4x4. The instrument panel lighting is only working on the speedometer. Does any one know how to replace them? I have checked the fuses for them and they are all good.

 

its a PITA. i have done it, but i replaced all my bulbs with LEDs. you basically have to remove almost the whole dash, and take out the gauge cluster. each bulb it held in little holders that twist in and out of the back of the cluster. there are about 18 bulbs total in there. 4 of them are the 194 size and the rest are 74.

 

buckles, where did you get your LEDS to do the insturment panel swap? I am considering doing this as is my dad on his truck.

 

i bought the 74's from http://superbrightleds.com
and the 194's from http://v-leds.com
but im sure you can get them both from superbrightleds.com

i had already got some from v-leds thats why i bought the rest of the 194s there, i didnt want there to be a difference in color.

and remember you stock cluster has blue tint on it. so white bulbs will give you blue numbers.

 

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i replaced a couple of 194 bulbs when i was going my headlight switch mod. put everything back together, but then noticed that one of the 74 bulbs was out too. little darker around 70 MPH mark. took everything apart (AGAIN!) and put a new bulb in. put everything back together, and it didnt make a difference

i think im going to order some of those LED bulbs & put them in, but im not in any kind of rush to take the cluster out for a 3rd time

 

ya. ive taken mine apart about 4 times now. ive gotten used to it. i could probably do it in my sleep

 

Thank you for all your help.