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Sounds like a disconnected wire\ground or a failed sensor. Odometer gets usually get some of its info from the speed sensor located on the Transmission. I would check the connections of this first.

Another possibilityThis symptom (dashes in the odometer) has also been linked to a leaky brake switch.

See "Related Questions" below for more and links to an outstanding write-up for replacing the switch.
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Q: Why are there dashes in the odometer instead of numbers in a 2000 Ford Windstar?
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