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Old 12-31-2016, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Tothemax
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I love when people give useless responses in threads, Go back and read the second post again. He has not done this upgrade you
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Old 12-31-2016, 08:59 AM
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I did it not too long ago in my 2011. Cost me about $150 for the parts. Bought the cluster used from here:
https://bb-auto-salvage-inc.autopartsearch.com/

It was a pretty easy job.
My main concern is I have heard conflicting reports that the truck will not start afterward. Good to hear you have done it with no issues.

Is your truck a 4x4? if so do the functions show up on the new cluster?
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Old 12-31-2016, 09:44 AM
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My main concern is I have heard conflicting reports that the truck will not start afterward. Good to hear you have done it with no issues.

Is your truck a 4x4? if so do the functions show up on the new cluster?
Yes, I have a 2011 3.5L 4x4. It starts fine, all functions show up properly in the dash. It is a really simple process. Install the cluster, replace steering wheel controls, program the as-built data for your truck into it using ForScan, done. The hard part is either finding a cluster that is the right mileage or getting someone to set the miles on the new cluster, you can't do this yourself.
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Sure looks like it worked to me..
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I love when people give useless responses in threads, Go back and read the second post again. He has not done this upgrade you

I get it man, reedeeng iz hard.

Since the content in the link eluded you, I will ignore the fact that you created a useless post in order to complain about others creating useless posts and spoon feed you. I'm not going to bother with the pictures because they are all in the link in the second post.

From the link in the second post, and I quote:

Post 54:
Originally Posted by hodown
Couple of shots of when I swapped it out this past weekend. Just to see if it would turn on and be able to flip through the screens. And it did!
Moving on:

Post 59:
Originally Posted by coley909
whoa you did a cluster swap?
Post 61:
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Yes I did. The gauge cluster retains the mileage. So I'm waiting to get close to 20,000 miles(that's what the new one has on it.) My dealership said they may be able to flash it and get the correct mileage on it. Just waiting now.
Post 63 (spoon feeding how to get the cluster out, again, I didn't bother with the pictures):
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There are two bolts underneath the lid in front of the cluster. The piece that those hold in is an upside down "U"
The sides just pop out with a little pressure. You'll need to put the shifter in the lowest gear possible. To have room to remove it. The actual cluster is held in with four bolts. The thing I found is some clusters on eBay are from higher end models and the harness looks different. I have the manual shift option on my truck. So I had to make sure the new gauge had that option.
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Originally Posted by Sweatmachine
You can flip through the screens using the factory STX steering wheel controls?
Post 69:
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No you need to get the arrow buttons. Got them for $16 If I remember correctly.
Post 81:
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Got the gauges swapped. And in for good this time. Just need to swap the steering wheel controls.
Here's the New(used) gauge
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Okay guys. Here's a quick write up until I get my laptop fixed. The gauge cluster has (4) 7MM sized .... (For space I skipped pasting the whole thing of the FULL WRITE UP WITH PICTURES)
Check all the buttons to make sure they work. Test drive and enjoy your need cluster!!!
Post 84: Whats that? You want a VIDEO of how to remove it? Here you go.

Originally Posted by hodown
The most important link of all: https://www.hookedonphonics.com/

But alas, you're right, no where does it talk about the swap being done in that thread. Probably best to skip the name calling when it's you who's wrong.
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Hey I have a 2013 f150 STX. I brought a 2011 to 2014 xlt display cluster. It was plug and play. Just need to get the arrow controls for the left hand steering buttons. Can find on ebay. Fyi if your truck has 4x4. Make sure your donor cluster you fine has 4x4. Because if the truck only has 4x2 you won't see any light or info when you engage your 4x4 . So it's not a huge deal but I like to see when I'm on 4x4. So dont let people tell you the computers dont work with each other. That was not a problem for me.
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Hey I have a 2013 f150 STX. I brought a 2011 to 2014 xlt display cluster. It was plug and play. Just need to get the arrow controls for the left hand steering buttons. Can find on ebay. Fyi if your truck has 4x4. Make sure your donor cluster you fine has 4x4. Because if the truck only has 4x2 you won't see any light or info when you engage your 4x4 . So it's not a huge deal but I like to see when I'm on 4x4. So dont let people tell you the computers dont work with each other. That was not a problem for me.
You can use a 4x2 cluster in a 4x4 truck and vise-versa and have all the lights, if you update the IPC data using ForScan. Since the display is digital, it's all controlled by the computer settings.
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You can use a 4x2 cluster in a 4x4 truck and vise-versa and have all the lights, if you update the IPC data using ForScan. Since the display is digital, it's all controlled by the computer settings.
oh really?? Yeah the cluster I have didnt have 4x4. So when I switch the **** to 4hi or 4lo I dont see any notifications. So I can change that ?
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Forscan (free windows software) and an OBD adapter. Forscan will allow you to reconfigure the modules in your truck, such as the cluster.

https://www.f150forum.com/f38/forsca...ations-349018/
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Forscan (free windows software) and an OBD adapter. Forscan will allow you to reconfigure the modules in your truck, such as the cluster.

https://www.f150forum.com/f38/forsca...ations-349018/
I dont have a scanner . I need to buy one to do this? Unless there is an simpler way?
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