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Old 11-19-2014, 04:29 PM
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Default Instrument Cluster Compatibility

I have a 1995 F150. If I want to swap in a cluster with a Tach, do I need a 1995? I have a manual, so can I use one with AT, and just cover up the shifter display?

As far as I can tell from the bits and pieces I have picked up, there are only a few that will swap.
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I have the exact same question, only mine is a '93. I bought one off of ebay and as soon as I get the truck back from the body shop I will began to put the interior back to gather. I will send more info as I figger it out
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From what I understand, 95 can use a 94 and 95 cluster, 96 can only use 96, and 93 would use that and a 92. I'm not sure though of the manual/automatic thing. I'll be doing that swap soon, too.
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how do I identify the year on an instrument cluster?
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I believe you would have to know what it was pulled from, there may be a manufactured date stamp (think two clock shapes with single hands) on them. Yes you can swap auto/manual, you just have to switch out the assembly in the middle that either has or doesn't have the gear selector on it.
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From what I was told by the guy who sold me mine, they are all interchangeable. 92 to 96. Tach or no tack, man or auto, Hope that helps. Good luck.
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That cant be true, if its from a manual it cant attach to the AT!

I have heard that 92-96 works, and that 92-93, 94-95, 96 are the only compatible ones....
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The only difference is on a manual the gear selector doesn't have anything behind it, regardless of what it comes out of they both should have a slot for you to use the gear indicator on an auto.
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Here's a guy swapping instrument clusters and covers some of the questions asked in this thread:
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here is the thread of my swap
https://www.f150forum.com/f10/gauge-...p-pics-127758/

keep in mind that 95 is a split year between obd1 and obd2 so you must know which you have because they dont interchange


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