It needs to be programmed(the odometer and to the current key your using) you will need to take it to a Ford garage to have the replacement instrument cluster programmed. Hope this helps! been there done that.
This could be a instrument cluster problem. See other questions in here on Instrument cluster check out/removal and replacement
The headlamp switch on the windstar does not actually switch the lamps. It is a signal input to the instrument cluster computer. The cluster module actually controls all lights individually. It sounds as if there may be a problem in the instrument cluster. This could be a bad module or simply a corrupted program. It will probably need a mechanic with a diagnostic computer and the programming skills to understand what it is telling him / her. Carl
This is cluster failure! The instrument cluster will need to be replaced this is usually done by certified Mercedes repair facility
Could be the speed sensor or another common problem with neons is broken solder points on the instrument cluster circuit board. To test it, see if your cruise control can keep you at speed. If so, it's the instrument cluster. If not could be the speed sensor. If you don't have cruise, then you may have to inspect the cluster for broken solder points.
I would check the headlamp dimmer ; it is possibly fried.
could be a bad instrument cluster panel, they had a recall on the instrument cluster panel. I had my speedometer stop working and was given a price to fix it and blew it off. Then the recall came and I got a new instrument cluster and that fixed the problem which they knew they had.
If your looking for factory replacement parts for the dash cluster I've LMC truck parts has almost every part you could possibly need.
The switch could be bad. There could be a loose connection on the fuse box, or on the rear of the instrument cluster.
you must remove the molding around the instrument cluster then the clear plastic cover over the gauges, then you must remove the instrument cluster by taking out screws and disconnecting all three wire harneses, and then disconnect the speedometer cable from the back of the speedometer (make sure speedometer is fully disconnected or else the cable could snap.) Once cluster is free on the backside each light is labeled, turn the plugs counter-clockwise to unlock.
Replace the instrument cluster and have someone set the odometer correctly or you could face jail time.
The instrument cluster gauges on a 2003 Chevy silver-ado randomly fall out but when you push the cruise, they come back up because it is faulty and needs repair.
could be starter could be neutral safety switch also could be theft system check your security light on instrument cluster.........kbutlrtech@yahoo.com