How to Replace Burnt Out Dash Lights (1997-2003 Ford F-150) | Ford F-150 Dash Replacement

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Mile High Mechanic

Mile High Mechanic

Күн бұрын

In this video, I will show you how to fix your dash if it has dark spots. If you have an older vehicle, you probably have bulbs behind the dash. If this is the case, you will eventually have to replace them. It is relatively simple, but there is a lot of bolts to remove to get to the dash.
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@rudispruell883
@rudispruell883 7 күн бұрын
Vid is well done. No snapped plastic, so no swearing! Thanks for sharing
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 6 күн бұрын
@@rudispruell883 Nice! Glad you found it helpful
@ryanlee7895
@ryanlee7895 Жыл бұрын
Dude I’m going to surprise my wife with a bright dashboard. Thank you so much for that video
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could help!
@sulatlalaki
@sulatlalaki 8 ай бұрын
One of the very best tutorial videos on Automotive anything that I've ever seen. Very straightforward, not any needless chatter and very simple with lots of nice close-ups. I am faced with doing this task plus replacing my upper Dash part that goes over the instrument panel because it's cracked so I will be replacing the bulbs as well. Thanks for this!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 8 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful!!
@RobertJl9516
@RobertJl9516 7 күн бұрын
Fantastic video, I have a 1998 f250 and doing this job today. Good job and thank you.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 7 күн бұрын
@@RobertJl9516 Awesome! Hope everything goes well!
@user-tl5mb4gp4y
@user-tl5mb4gp4y 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, this was really helpful! I replaced all my blown bulbs and the airbag halogen, no more beeping!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 10 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Glad I could help you out!
@calebgardner668
@calebgardner668 Жыл бұрын
2:50, wrong way.. You break the tabs off the headlight switch mount that way. there’s a pocket in the bottom of the knob, pry the knob off, flip it upside down, and then the knob is the unlock key. Twist the knob and the whole housing unlatches from the dash. Good video!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Gotcha thanks for the info I didn't end up breaking any tabs but I definitely thought that there had to be a better way.
@benmiller8942
@benmiller8942 8 ай бұрын
I broke mine...I need to see a visual of the correct way.
@Mike-su8si
@Mike-su8si 7 ай бұрын
I broke only one tab when i took off all the plastic checking the shifter column it didn't matter because the plastic is screwed on and in place The tabs just help click it in place but the screws hold it on so those old tabs don't matter to me then i would care if it didn't have no plastic long as the truck drives and everything works but i got it all back together. I know alot of people that can take stuff apart but can't put it back together i don't know why they're like that but they are. Do you know if ford made the reusable transmission pan gasket or what because there's 2 problems with that 14teen bolt gasket if ford did they did so people would have to bring the truck in for transmission leaks actually thats probably what wore out the original transmission now that i think of it.
@tjl9585
@tjl9585 6 ай бұрын
WARNING: My 1997 F-150 headlight switch panel should not be pulled out all at once. First remove the cover. Then there is a black slide to remove the box that contains the connections. I replaced all 5 194 bulbs (2 were burned out) and 19 of the smaller T5 bulbs, all of which appeared good. My original bulbs lasted 27 years. If the replacements last that long they will outlive me.
@bbuucc
@bbuucc 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much,back in the day,if u didn't have a Chilton's, there was always a bolt or clip that snapped because I couldn't find it or didn't know sequence to remove it...appreciate it
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could help!
@jimsandoval7633
@jimsandoval7633 2 жыл бұрын
You have helped over 4K people already and I am 1 of them, thank you for your time making this video, extremely helpful to me.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
Jim, you have just made my day, thanks for your kind words. If you like my content please consider subscribing, it helps me out a ton.
@jammingj8187
@jammingj8187 Жыл бұрын
Getting ready to fix my. Lights thank you for Taking the Time to make This video brother. 👍
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, hope everything goes well!
@kaleemjabar5825
@kaleemjabar5825 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips! Did it myself today on my 2000 F150 Flareside.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 10 ай бұрын
Nice! glad I could help!
@chrishiett915
@chrishiett915 2 жыл бұрын
Great video best I have seen on this topic
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I appreciate it!
@robertpresha9504
@robertpresha9504 9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much you just saved me hundreds of dollars. That was easy.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 9 ай бұрын
That is what it's all about!! I'm glad I could help.
@casimirogomez2125
@casimirogomez2125 8 ай бұрын
Gracias amigo por tu apoyo
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 8 ай бұрын
Estoy contento de puedo ayudarte
@danpaano
@danpaano Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Of course! Thanks for the feedback.
@LJC5865
@LJC5865 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting..good to see the order of things AND where the screws are instead of just yanking whatever wherever. Easy task but I didn't push the gear selector Up enough and there was a thin line of light showing above it is incomplete annoying..real easy fix just removed the 1st panel and with a long screwdriver just push it up and it clicked in place. Love KZfaq thanks for taking the time to post. BTW I went to AutoZone and bought a 2 pack of bulbs $7 but dropped the tiny bulb holder and it completely disappeared searched 2 days finally went to junkyard and got 4 complete ones, 2 larger ac heat panel bulbs, 2 wiper bolt covers and 4 brake bleeder caps for $3.25. I didn't mind spending the extra $$ as AutoZone was nearby. Man I saw the thing fall and heard it hit the blacktop pavement with black rocks everywhere..2 days searching for nothing. All done now all panels replaced feels good. Maybe it bounced up into the bumper or something couldn't find it so small. Good day.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 6 ай бұрын
Haha, yeah that feeling is the worst when you drop something and cant find it.
@geemac7267
@geemac7267 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@dillonshuffle
@dillonshuffle 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful.
@ChrisWilliams5605LS
@ChrisWilliams5605LS Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Worked great on my 97. Replacing just the five 194/T10, worked great.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad I could help!
@tjl9585
@tjl9585 6 ай бұрын
@tjl9585 1 minute ago WARNING: My 1997 F-150 headlight switch panel should not be pulled out all at once. First remove the cover. Then there is a black slide to remove the box that contains the connections. I replaced all 5 194 bulbs (2 were burned out) and 19 of the smaller T5 bulbs, all of which appeared good. My original bulbs lasted 27 years. If the replacements last that long they will outlive me.
@amoschoneska808
@amoschoneska808 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you easy steps and you recorded the whole process besides that you didn't go overboard taking other things off that don't need to be messed with! Awesome Dude keep on trucking the videos!🚥👈🏼
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! If you like the vids please consider subscribing!!
@Mike-su8si
@Mike-su8si 7 ай бұрын
Im still more use to working on chevy trucks but the blown head gasket on chevys must be a common problem with them I've seen alot of cars and trucks with that problem all on chevys. But now i understand why and how all fords get transmission problems so its best if you just buy a new ford to get a none reusable transmission pan gasket for it and on the transmission filter reuse the old rubber ring on the new filter because the new filters ring is almost hard plastic its not made right and the filter wont fit in so use the old ring on the new piece i did
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 7 ай бұрын
Interesting take🤔
@tim509
@tim509 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I just bought a used 97 for a utility truck and only 1 light works in the dash. This will be a breeze now that I know where all the fasteners are!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@LJC5865
@LJC5865 6 ай бұрын
Another thing I plan on doing since there's a theft light that flashes you can see at night between the odometer and tach..to add/tie in a red light bulb that would be more visible if on the top of the dash. Fool someone to think there will be an alarm going off when broken in to.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 6 ай бұрын
Yep, I like to do as much as possible when I'm in there so that I don't have to take it apart again.
@MiJARDINDEROSAS1987
@MiJARDINDEROSAS1987 2 жыл бұрын
nais video thanks
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@MiJARDINDEROSAS1987
@MiJARDINDEROSAS1987 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic do you know how to fix the sunroof in f150 1998 make a video i wanna know how to fix if you can if not it s ok thanks
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
@@MiJARDINDEROSAS1987 I do not have access to this truck anymore because it is actually one of my family members' truck. It is in a different state so I cannot assist you with that unfortunately sorry about that.
@Mike-su8si
@Mike-su8si 7 ай бұрын
All your small gauges are on the left side mine are on the left and right side my small gauges aren't all cluster on one side like that and no buttons on the steering wheel but other than that small stuff looks the same
@jamesemmeneckersr.1875
@jamesemmeneckersr.1875 2 жыл бұрын
And clean the area as you go.. do LEDs work without anv modifications?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the LEDs are plug and play, no modifications required.
@cesar-ph5dj
@cesar-ph5dj 7 ай бұрын
Dumb question but I’m assuming u should be able to swap out the cluster lights the same way right? Like the check engine and oil pressure lights are all bulbs right just smaller that can be replaced?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 7 ай бұрын
Yes, all of the little sockets on the back twist out just like the big ones do.
@timothystenek2870
@timothystenek2870 Жыл бұрын
i want to replace the lights in my dash on my 97 f150. I ordered the illumination lights but i now need the warning lights. do you have a link for the bulbs should i get. thank you
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
I I'm not completely sure, but the warning lights are t5 bulbs I believe, or these (www.superbrightleds.com/74-led-bulb-3-smd-led-miniature-wedge-base?find=1998-ford-f-150-ash-tray-light-bulb-base-6086374)
@danielhayden4397
@danielhayden4397 2 жыл бұрын
You said that the bulbs where the black sockets are are 194 bulbs. Are the other bulbs 194 also where the grey sockets are?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
No those are T5 bulbs I believe. They are all smaller than the 194 bulbs.
@pedromendia152
@pedromendia152 5 ай бұрын
I did all this just for it to be a fuse
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 5 ай бұрын
Damn that sucks...well at least you won't have to replace the bulbs anytime soon...
@briizcustoms9543
@briizcustoms9543 Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you just tilt the wheel down, pull off bottom plastic around steering wheel and unscrew instrument bezel?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
I did infact do it that way.
@diyhelper3088
@diyhelper3088 Жыл бұрын
Hey for the main lights You said they were T10 bulbs Do you know what the other bulbs are? I want to replace all mine but haven’t found anything information on them
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
The smaller ones are T5s
@diyhelper3088
@diyhelper3088 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic thank you brother, absolutely wonderful step by step video.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
@@diyhelper3088 absolutely, I'm glad I could help!
@ChristopherCerta
@ChristopherCerta 2 жыл бұрын
Bezel is the word.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@joseguevara8998
@joseguevara8998 2 жыл бұрын
What size are the smaller bulbs?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
I believe they are 37's and they are used as the warning lights. Hope this helps.
@Iluvlatinassss
@Iluvlatinassss 3 ай бұрын
Are all the bulbs the same size
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 3 ай бұрын
Nope, there are larger 194 bulbs and smaller 74 bulbs.
@asifahmed3586
@asifahmed3586 2 жыл бұрын
Can I follow this method for F150 2021?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not. There are different dash styles for different model years, and due to this, they have different removal sequences.
@jimanders6666
@jimanders6666 6 ай бұрын
great job!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
@lifeofnicoleandantonio7388
@lifeofnicoleandantonio7388 2 жыл бұрын
Hey do you have the 4.6l or 5.4l
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
5.4l
@joedelio6349
@joedelio6349 2 жыл бұрын
How long does it take to complete?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
It depends on experience, but it took me 45min to an hour, but that was while recording and explaining everything.
@briananderson3801
@briananderson3801 Жыл бұрын
Good job
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@LarryMartin-hr8ev
@LarryMartin-hr8ev 10 ай бұрын
I have a Ford f150 2001 model my dash lights quite anti theft brake lights turn signals what can I do Walmart put the battery in backwards shorted something out
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 10 ай бұрын
If they hooked your battery if backwards then you are going to have tons of electrical issues. I would start with checking each sub-system that a dash light is on for with a volt meter on the resistance setting. If you are reading more than an ohm of resistance then you will need to replace the wires in that particular system...I wish you luck!
@LarryMartin-hr8ev
@LarryMartin-hr8ev 9 ай бұрын
Can you please help me figure out please
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 9 ай бұрын
@@LarryMartin-hr8ev There isn't much I can do remotely but I suggest you take a look at your fuse panels and replace any blown fuses...this could be causing the issue.
@LarryMartin-hr8ev
@LarryMartin-hr8ev 9 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic I've checked all fuses test light
@LarryMartin-hr8ev
@LarryMartin-hr8ev 9 ай бұрын
Is everything controlled by ecm
@Mike-su8si
@Mike-su8si 7 ай бұрын
Well after taking a better look it is the bulbs so I'll need to buy probably 5 new bulbs and then mess with that stuff on a day we have nothing to do cause it'll take me some time breaking off the plastic without cracking it and stuff its a easy job plus i get to sit on my ass while doing all that
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 7 ай бұрын
Absolutely right 😂 pretty darn easy
@Mike-su8si
@Mike-su8si 7 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic it is
@lucillechristensen3310
@lucillechristensen3310 Жыл бұрын
Is the 98 150 similar to the 97...
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Yes, the 10th generation f150 spans the years of 1997 to 2003; therefore, any truck in that range will be the same.
@lucillechristensen3310
@lucillechristensen3310 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic is to safe or advisable to replace all dash lights with led's? Would really like to try some of the pretty colors, but don't want to make it so i cant see any better than i did before
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
@@lucillechristensen3310 If you go that route, I would make sure the ones you get are dimmable so they don't go crazy and flicker on ya.
@lucillechristensen3310
@lucillechristensen3310 Жыл бұрын
Hey I have 1 more question: My truck doesn't have air conditioner in the summer and the defrost fan is usually running in the winter: so, do you have a video, on how to get a louder turn signal sound-. it's completely drowned out by all the above-mentioned noises, and occasionally i can be seen rolling down the road with a turn signal on. as I'm sure the dash light fix will take care of the fact that i can't see the signal lights either...sorry for being a pest and thank you in advance.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
@@lucillechristensen3310 I am not quite sure that that is a possibility, I don't believe that the sound is coming from a speaker, but it sounds more like a relay clicking to me. I think the new lights might remedy your issue.
@tknsgod9280
@tknsgod9280 Жыл бұрын
So all my lights work except the main one such as speed,gas,rpm do you know a solution
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Those would be the bulbs labeled ILL on the back of the gauge cluster.
@tknsgod9280
@tknsgod9280 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic yeah I changed them I ordered the light switch hopefully it'll resolve the issue
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
@@tknsgod9280 If the lights turn on at all, then the switch is working. Did you swap out the large and the small bulbs? There are some t5 bulbs on the top of the gauges in addition to the larger ones.
@tknsgod9280
@tknsgod9280 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic which small ones are you referring to bc so far all the small ones work its just the bigger ones and since i had the the truck they never worked
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
@@tknsgod9280 Did you replace the bigger ones?
@Mike-su8si
@Mike-su8si 7 ай бұрын
Oh an if thats a 97 truck its actually a 96 and was sold in 97 Mines a 97 sold in 98 so it says its a 98
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 7 ай бұрын
I guess technically....
@Mike-su8si
@Mike-su8si 7 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanic yeah
@mariomireles8957
@mariomireles8957 2 жыл бұрын
As a aaaaaaaa I’ll
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@Funckinnutcase
@Funckinnutcase 2 жыл бұрын
I can't help wondering why you wouldn't switch them all to LED, so you never have to do it again.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
It was my grandfather's truck, and he just wanted me to fix the dead ones. He also bought the wrong LEDs so I could only use them for the small warning lights.
@TheDouglash
@TheDouglash 11 ай бұрын
@@TheMileHighMechanicso what would be the correct LED and would an LED be too bright?
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 11 ай бұрын
@@TheDouglash I recommend that you use stuff from superbrightleds.com. They have a vehicle bulb picker and all of their LEDs are a nice brightness...just make sure you get dimmable ones.
@mrmagiq216
@mrmagiq216 2 жыл бұрын
That is absolutely not how you remove the headlight switch.
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
This way is what worked for me.
@Funckinnutcase
@Funckinnutcase 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct! I just broke my headlight switch using this video. Fuck me!
@Funckinnutcase
@Funckinnutcase 2 жыл бұрын
STOP! Before you break your headlight switch, research the proper way to remove it. This video is NOT it!
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic 2 жыл бұрын
It worked fine for me. What is the proper way of doing it?
@Funckinnutcase
@Funckinnutcase 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdKWdMKB1NfSgmQ.html
@kennethnewland3382
@kennethnewland3382 Жыл бұрын
To late lol
@sulatlalaki
@sulatlalaki 8 ай бұрын
Interesting. He did it right before your very eyes and everything turned out fine so why would it not work for everyone else? Do you have a video of your own to offer to show this to us?
@tjl9585
@tjl9585 6 ай бұрын
WARNING: My 1997 F-150 headlight switch panel should not be pulled out all at once. First remove the cover. Then there is a black slide to remove the box that contains the connections.
@briananderson3801
@briananderson3801 Жыл бұрын
If you put the park brake on and pull the shifter all the way down you will have more room and if you have tilt tilt the wheel down
@TheMileHighMechanic
@TheMileHighMechanic Жыл бұрын
Yes, that is probably the only way to wiggle it out
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