My rpm needle is not lit. All other numbers on that side are illuminated.
The led under the 40 mph number is dim/out.
I'm hearing that the LEDs are soldered in? Is there an easy way to replace them or do I need a new instrument cluster?

TIA,
Malcolm

 

No data?

 

Pretty sure they're like the 04-08's. The only soldered in leds are for warning indicators.

All other lights are #74 mini incandescent bulbs. They can be switched to leds though.

 

when i took mine out, i couldn't find any bulbs. all i found was soldered on LED. but i hope i did something wrong. any updates?

 

Theres no way the main bulbs in the 2013-14 clusters are incandescents. If that were the case, the numbers/hashmarks would be showing up ~3300k, not 4500k like they are. They're just clear with a white overlay for daytime visibility. They get their illumination color from the bulbs.

that sucks to hear that those LEDs are soldered in.

 

maybe i will pull my cluster out this weekend and have another look. mine is a 2010 f150 lariat 4x4. my speedometer is 100% dark now. so driving at night is.. well lets say interesting lol.

 

 

I pulled the cluster, it was very easy. I didn't find any bulbs. The led's are soldered on. It is a 4 pin led. Not sure how well it's gonna go if I try to replace them.

 

That sounds like a nightmare! Hope you get it resolved.

 

So, is the general consensus they cant be replaced, and you have to get a new instrument cluster?
There has to be a better way than buying a new one when the LEDs burn out? That makes no sense or **** poor design by Ford...
Does anyone know of any company repairing the cluster?