Bulb burned out, or fuse blown.
( or gauge panel dimmer switch turned all the way )
Under the instrument panel on the drivers side for the 4 door
On a 2002 Ford Explorer (4 door) the fuse panel is under the instrument panel on the driver's side. In location # 24 there is a 15 amp fuse for the cigarrette lighter/ OBD II system.
pour gas on it and light it on fire
It should be a 15 amp fuse number 11.
According to the 2002 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : Under the instrument panel on the drivers side : ( # 24 is a 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter and OBD II )
That's where it's supposed to be , 2001 4 door Explorers had the fuse panel on the drivers end of the dash ( the fuse panel plastic cover was visible when you opened the drivers door ) and the re - designed 2002 model has the fuse panel under the instrument panel on the drivers side
No sorry. you gotta pull the whole instrument panel out to get to it.
How to replace intrument panel lights on 2002 cadillac escalade
a malfunction has been detected in the air bag system
Disconnect negative battery cableTilt the steering wheel to its lowest position and remove the instrument cluster bezelRemove the instrument cluster retaining screwsPull the instrument cluster out,unplug the electrical connectors from the backside and the shift indicator from the bottom (automatic trans models) then remove the cluster from the instrument panel
The security module on 2002 Ford Explorer is on the passenger side, second row behind the seat belt panel.
mileage counteron the back of the instrument panel is a cicuit board. the counter is soldered in it. it's probably burnt on one of it,s connections.