Is it just me, or does replacing a #74 bulb (correct me if I'm wrong) for a odometer display seem a little ridiculous for all screws and connections you have to unplug and disconnect? Opinions, not sure whether to break into this project or not on my 2007 STX.

 

I have no backlight on my 2006, I'm debating the task myself, hoping for some good feedback myself.

Thanks...

 

Same here on my '07

 

It's really not that bad to get to. Though I might have felt that way because I'd just finished a complete timing overhaul - a few panels and connectors was child's play compared to that!

 

I did it on mine. It really isn't very hard and I'm not really that mechanically inclined. Took me, maybe, an hour when I did it. I was super careful too.

 

This will show you how simple the repair is.

https://www.f150forum.com/f4/odometer-light-144210/

 

Finally got it, seemed like a lot just to change a bulb IMO but that won't keep me from doing the job. I used a 7mm socket, panel popper, flathead screwdriver in place of socket wrench extension and a T9 torx screwdriver (which seemed a little small for application but still worked). I purchased #74 long life bulbs about $5 at autozone. Bulb looked exactly the same as stock one and I kept running into different part numbers for it.

 

Go do it. Just keep cool, take your time, and be careful. It seems a bit daunting but it's not bad if you take it slow.

 

Did mine a couple of years ago. Not bad to do at all. Just be careful and take your time.