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Q: Speedometer, revolutions meter, and miles counter not working.

asked by on October 20, 2016

The dashboard indicators: Speed, Revolutions, Miles counter do not work. started as a random problem but now is consistent. In addition now the door lock does not work from the control buttons at the drivers side door.

My car has 100000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. It seems that there could be a ground wire that is loose under the dashboard. If the ground wires are all good and tight, then the instrument cluster panel needs to be repaired or replaced. The instrument cluster panel has its circuits tied into the window and door switches. If you need assistance with troubleshooting the instrument cluster panel, then seek out a technician, such as one from Your Mechanic, that can assist you with your vehicle at your home.

Ford
Dashboards
Speedometers
electrical system
2005
Instrument Panel
V6-4.0L
Explorer Sport Trac
RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)
mileage
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