If the odometer on a 1997 f150 has a cog broke at 110000 miles is the mileage still stored on a chip somewhere? I’d like to get an accurate mileage out of it so that when i have the odometer fixed it’s not just an approximate.

 

Not in the 97 or 98 models. They are analog. You problem is one of 3 things most likely. !.....VSS is bad on the transmission. 2.....cluster mesh gears are bad (use 94-98 Mustang gears--cheaper), and 3....the small motor on the back of the cluster that powers the gears can be bad. Oh lets add 4....the clear cage around the odometer can crack and not allow the gears to touch.

No mileage is stored other than that cluster odometer. Sorry.

 

I drove mine around town for 350 miles then went on a 1600 mile trip to Wyoming. I was getting 15.5 in the beginning and at the end of the trip getting 19.5 (77 mph average) in a stiff headwind. That 36 gallon tank is awesome but hard on the butt and back without having to stop so much!

 

Ummmm..... this wasn't talking about fuel mileage.

 

WOW am I off Kilter or what. Sorry this must have been one of the related threads that show up at the bottom and I didnt catch it.

 

Ah yes, I've been stung by that before! Oops!

 

I hate, hate, HATE that "feature," and there's no way to turn it off!
(... On mobile, that is.)
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There is a big notice that says something like Related threads, before you reach the related threads. Is this like grandpa trying to work the vcr? Do you need a nap? It’s ok pops we all going to get old and senile one day.

 

Maybe I just scroll more quickly than you do because you have to read so slowly to u n d e r s t a n d. w h a t. p e o p l e. a r e. p o s t I n g.

 

Lol!! Must be Grandpa! Must be!