What does the instrument cluster do on a Thunderbird?
What does the instrument cluster do on a Thunderbird?
The instrument cluster on the 2002-2005 Thunderbird controls more than just the instruments and lights in the cluster itself. The instrument cluster includes light bulbs, capacitors and connectors for wiring components that connect to electronic modules.
How much does a Ford Thunderbird instrument cluster cost?
Unfortunately, instrument clusters for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird are out of production and no longer available from Ford. When they were available, the list price for the part alone was over $ 1,300, not including the cost of labor to install it.
Are there any problems with the Ford Thunderbird?
Some Thunderbird owners have told us that their cars were ‘stranded’ at Ford dealerships waiting for an instrument cluster that has supposedly been ordered, even though it is not available and there are no plans to resume production.
What happens when an instrument cluster goes bad?
A faulty instrument cluster can result in erratic operation of not only the cluster lights, but also headlights, tilt-telescope steering wheel, parking lights, supplemental driving lights and the power windows and door locks. A defective instrument cluster can also cause an otherwise unexplained battery drain.
Is there a problem with my Thunderbird instrument cluster?
If your Ford dealer or independent mechanic has checked your fuses and tested your electronic modules and still can’t find the problem, the issue might be the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster on the 2002-2005 Thunderbird controls more than just the instruments and lights in the cluster itself.
Some Thunderbird owners have told us that their cars were ‘stranded’ at Ford dealerships waiting for an instrument cluster that has supposedly been ordered, even though it is not available and there are no plans to resume production.
A faulty instrument cluster can result in erratic operation of not only the cluster lights, but also headlights, tilt-telescope steering wheel, parking lights, supplemental driving lights and the power windows and door locks. A defective instrument cluster can also cause an otherwise unexplained battery drain.
