I have the same problem with mine. What I have been able to learn is that it is possibly related to a dimmer switch located just under the dashboard with the roller-wheel and/or the "flash-to-pass" dimmer switch located on the steering column. You can try replacing the one on the steering column to see if that fixes the problem. If it is the dimmer switch under the dash, you will have to strip one out of a used vehicle somewhere or order it directly from Ford as it is a manufacturer's part only.
Dashboard area where guages, speedometer, & lights are located
Inside the instrument cluster. To replace them remove the cluster and take it apart.
I need to know also. My dashboard instrument cluster lights are out and can't see the speedometer.
Changing the instrument panel lights require removal of the dashboard. With the dashboard removed pull the gauge cluster out and take off the bulbs. Install the new bulbs.
Replace the light bulbs that are burned out, usually from the back side of the instrument cluster.
Remove the dash and remove the instrument cluster, the lights are in the back of the cluster.
Go to subaruoutback.org Subaru Outback > General > Do-It-Yourself Illustrated Guide > Replacing lights on the instrument cluster. Good luck...
your fuse blow, There might also be a problem with the actual bulbs that are behind the instrument cluster.
well i bought new lights for my instrument cluster thinking it would fix the problem but there still dim
Below the instrument cluster is a trim piece that goes across the width of the instrument cluster. Remove the 4 screws then remove the trim piece. Remove the screws that retain the instrument cluster, then carefully pull the instrument cluster STRAIGHT BACK. The instrument cluster plugs in to a matching socket in the dashboard. Be certain that the pins do not get bent. It's a good idea to replace all of the bulbs once one burns out. The rest will be failing soon. There are two types of bulbs used in the dashboard, they might only be available at a GM dealership. Replace all of the bulbs. Carefully push the instrument cluster back into the dashboard, then test the lights and make certain that the instruments and indicator lights work before putting everything else back together. Replace the trim ring around the instrument cluster. Replace the bottom trim piece... Done. ... at least, that's how it works on the 2000 LS
if I am not mistaken, the lights in the dash are from fiber-optic lines that go to the switches from the cluster lights. also originate from the rheostat in cluster.
The most common reason for all of your dashboard cluster lights to go out is a blown fuse. Change the dashboard cluster light fuse.