It's 2024 and I will forever use a CD player! And BTW, this is the best video I've seen on removing the cluster. The other videos are very shaky and hard to see.
Rather than disconnect the radio and heater controls, remove the center stack and let it hang. Then remove the 5 screws behind the radio. Now you can pull that bezel out of the way far enough to reach the lower right corner screw for the instrument cluster and that's it, no more fasteners. I have an auto electrical shop and I'm always scared to death to disconnect a radio, that bastard can lock up and make my life miserable. I watched your video to remind me which way to pry the horse shoes, I was pulling them in with no luck, so I figured I'd better refresh my memory. Thanks for the reminder Rich.
It is beginning of December 2020 I watched your video on this dashboard work saved me $1,000 and tons of time thank you very very much for doing this you helped me out so much!!!
5:19 I love that gear shifter! The front split bench seating is nice too. I miss the feel of a Column Shifted car. Everything nowdays is floor or button shifted unfortunately.
@@snowcow1173 Not with the Taurus. It's pretty cool how they designed it. Basically the seats are just like 2 bucket seats. With an added middle seat instead of a counsel. That's why I like split bench seats over bench seats. I've been in a 98 Taurus and even with the middle seat up, you stay in place. It's not like a Chevrolet Lumina.
Very well done, camera work and all. Thank you. I have to remove cluster on a 2001 Taurus SE wagon. It's Generatiion 4 and looks just the same, so this should help a lot. Got a pesky high beam light in there that stays on and draws down the battery. Pulling fuses and the multi-function switch have not helped.
Excellent video on this topic. I have the Helm factory service manuals and the illustrations are terrible, some to the point that they're un-discernable; totally unlike the manuals of the recent past where you could at least figure out what you're looking at. Believe me, this video saves a lot of time and aggravation. One word of advice to those looking to change the bulbs in the instrument cluster, change all of the bulbs with new ones since you're there because the bulbs that haven't burned out are close to the end of their service lives. If your luck is like mine, another bulb would burn out soon after putting everything back together.
Best video on You Tube!. I have the issue of dash lights not coming on when cold. I had my instrument cluster out in 20 minutes thanks to this video, Thank you richpin05a. Very well done. Excellent camera angles and showing how to get the connectors off (had trouble with the vacuum one). I used four 16 penny nails to get the radio out and they worked fine.
Hey men did you fix your lights in the dash ? I just bought a 2000 taurus and middle of the dash doesn't have light just in the sides I will need a new bulbs for sure
@@thechampion9525 Just go ahead and replace all the bulbs while you have it out. I did this 7 years ago and still gave the car and the lights all still work.
I was also having problems with my radio volume control not working right. Turning it up or down just made it go louder. I had to fight with it to change the volume. So while I had the dash apart I used a Torx T10 to take the radio face plate apart and then removed the the circuit board. I didn't have any contact cleaner and the volume control potentiometer looks pretty well sealed so I put some alcohol in the cap from the bottle and laid the circuit board so that the volume pot would be immersed in the alcohol and left it for a minute. I then worked the volume control up and down and soaked it again and then worked it some more. I wiped the excess alcohol with a rag and used a hair dryer to dry off the board. When I reinstalled everything the volume control now works fine. Don't know how long it will last but it is working great for now.
Thank You... My digital read out just went out the day I put it on the market to sell.. I was intimidated on doing it my self but now Im going to give it a shot
rncii did you fix your digital display? Mine works when it wants to and even then it's not bright at all. I can barely make out how many miles are on the car.
Thank you for this video. Do you have to remove the panel under the steering wheel to remove the plastic panel around the radio? I mostly need access to the cigarette lighters, but this video was very detailed and helpful. TYVM!
I have a 2001 Ford Taurus SES that I just bought used with 107,000 miles in excellent condition. But there is a dash bulb out where the temperature gauge is, and bulbs out under the radio, Do you know what kind of bulbs those are, that I need to replace, and where to get them? Some people have replaced those bulbs with LED's since they are brighter and last much longer.
Whew. Took me about 3.5 hours. 2001 ford taurus. Had to change a bulb on the cluster. I'll trade it my taurus for a new car before I do that again. What a drag..
Can I cut the old radio out and maybe use something like fibreglass to shape it up to a single din cutout. Then install aftermarket radio or is it not possible would like input before I start surgery ha
bill 6.1 my 2000 has the radio in the trunk and needs power. some times it come on for a short time, so its not a fuss? and its not the radio? its in the harness I think.
Hmm i think ford designers want a good kick up the backside with spiked boots lol, now that was a nusance. Ive struggled for ages with some radios, swear words are plentyfull lol :D Ahh the back seat, its an ideal place to dump the removed parts :)
It's 2024 and I will forever use a CD player! And BTW, this is the best video I've seen on removing the cluster. The other videos are very shaky and hard to see.
Just got an 07 Taurus that'll need an aftermarket radio this will help greatly. Thank you for your sweat and effort.
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Tarus is the emergency brake on my phone 4th of July that would have been proud of you
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Did you ever go through with it? If so what did you choose
Rather than disconnect the radio and heater controls, remove the center stack and let it hang. Then remove the 5 screws behind the radio. Now you can pull that bezel out of the way far enough to reach the lower right corner screw for the instrument cluster and that's it, no more fasteners. I have an auto electrical shop and I'm always scared to death to disconnect a radio, that bastard can lock up and make my life miserable. I watched your video to remind me which way to pry the horse shoes, I was pulling them in with no luck, so I figured I'd better refresh my memory. Thanks for the reminder Rich.
It is beginning of December 2020 I watched your video on this dashboard work saved me $1,000 and tons of time thank you very very much for doing this you helped me out so much!!!
5:19
I love that gear shifter! The front split bench seating is nice too. I miss the feel of a Column Shifted car. Everything nowdays is floor or button shifted unfortunately.
@@snowcow1173
Not with the Taurus. It's pretty cool how they designed it. Basically the seats are just like 2 bucket seats. With an added middle seat instead of a counsel. That's why I like split bench seats over bench seats. I've been in a 98 Taurus and even with the middle seat up, you stay in place. It's not like a Chevrolet Lumina.
Taurus in front is a 3 Piece seat. Lumina is a 2 piece seat.
Very well done, camera work and all. Thank you.
I have to remove cluster on a 2001 Taurus SE wagon. It's Generatiion 4 and looks just the same, so this should help a lot. Got a pesky high beam light in there that stays on and draws down the battery. Pulling fuses and the multi-function switch have not helped.
Excellent video on this topic. I have the Helm factory service manuals and the illustrations are terrible, some to the point that they're un-discernable; totally unlike the manuals of the recent past where you could at least figure out what you're looking at.
Believe me, this video saves a lot of time and aggravation. One word of advice to those looking to change the bulbs in the instrument cluster, change all of the bulbs with new ones since you're there because the bulbs that haven't burned out are close to the end of their service lives. If your luck is like mine, another bulb would burn out soon after putting everything back together.
Best video on You Tube!. I have the issue of dash lights not coming on when cold. I had my instrument cluster out in 20 minutes thanks to this video, Thank you richpin05a. Very well done. Excellent camera angles and showing how to get the connectors off (had trouble with the vacuum one). I used four 16 penny nails to get the radio out and they worked fine.
I cleaned the connections and bent the pins on the connectors to make better contact with the circuit board. It still works great.
Hey men did you fix your lights in the dash ? I just bought a 2000 taurus and middle of the dash doesn't have light just in the sides I will need a new bulbs for sure
@@thechampion9525 Yep. Just follow the video.
@@MrWhaatay ok thanks
@@thechampion9525 Just go ahead and replace all the bulbs while you have it out. I did this 7 years ago and still gave the car and the lights all still work.
I was also having problems with my radio volume control not working right. Turning it up or down just made it go louder. I had to fight with it to change the volume.
So while I had the dash apart I used a Torx T10 to take the radio face plate apart and then removed the the circuit board. I didn't have any contact cleaner and the volume control potentiometer looks pretty well sealed so I put some alcohol in the cap from the bottle and laid the circuit board so that the volume pot would be immersed in the alcohol and left it for a minute. I then worked the volume control up and down and soaked it again and then worked it some more.
I wiped the excess alcohol with a rag and used a hair dryer to dry off the board. When I reinstalled everything the volume control now works fine. Don't know how long it will last but it is working great for now.
this video is great and detailed.
Thank You... My digital read out just went out the day I put it on the market to sell.. I was intimidated on doing it my self but now Im going to give it a shot
rncii did you fix your digital display? Mine works when it wants to and even then it's not bright at all. I can barely make out how many miles are on the car.
Thank you so much! My dashboard lights are out. I guess I can fix it now. Thank you again.
You are welcome!
Ford Taurus, I had a Temp gauge not working. Took it out , clean the contacts , put it in and yes. Working.
thank you so much richpin you save for me so many
Would you by any chance know how to fix the LED Mileage on 2007 Ford Taurus?
Thank you for this video. Do you have to remove the panel under the steering wheel to remove the plastic panel around the radio? I mostly need access to the cigarette lighters, but this video was very detailed and helpful. TYVM!
Can I please get a list of tools needed to do this so I know what to buy thank you also is this the same for a 2002 mercury sable
Thank you for your help. I look up to you.
Glad i could help.
Hello Sir, can you tell me how to replace the bulbs in the climate control unit? Thanks so much!
I have a 2001 Ford Taurus SES that I just bought used with 107,000 miles in excellent condition. But there is a dash bulb out where the temperature gauge is, and bulbs out under the radio, Do you know what kind of bulbs those are, that I need to replace, and where to get them? Some people have replaced those bulbs with LED's since they are brighter and last much longer.
Is this procedure the same for a 2002 Taurus SES?
Yes
Whew. Took me about 3.5 hours. 2001 ford taurus. Had to change a bulb on the cluster. I'll trade it my taurus for a new car before I do that again. What a drag..
+itzJusQ Hmm, I have a 2001 Ford Taurus and I had it apart in 20 minutes
+Whatatay T Kudos to you! I don't even own that Taurus. Upgraded
Can I cut the old radio out and maybe use something like fibreglass to shape it up to a single din cutout. Then install aftermarket radio or is it not possible would like input before I start surgery ha
Is there a way I can get around using the removal tools???
bill 6.1 my 2000 has the radio in the trunk and needs power. some times it come on for a short time, so its not a fuss? and its not the radio? its in the harness I think.
I love the edit a 1:14.
Fanigelin = Finagling = it's not that easy. :)
very good info.... thanks
would a bent coat hanger wire ground at the ends work as well? Regarding pulling out the cover?
You would have to deform the ends or use four hands (two with the wires + two with screwdrivers ) might do it.
Thanks buddy !
Hmm i think ford designers want a good kick up the backside with spiked boots lol, now that was a nusance.
Ive struggled for ages with some radios, swear words are plentyfull lol :D
Ahh the back seat, its an ideal place to dump the removed parts :)
I had to edit the frustrating extra couple of minutes it took to get the radio removal tools in the right place to remove the radio.
+zx8401ztv I found you again! Tag your it. Hahaha
+Hot Rod
Yep but this comment was a year ago mr hot rod, you have found the me of the past, im more sensible and mature now HA HA Thats a lie LOL :-D
Where can I buy that removal tool??
+Unruly Charles That one i bought at walmart.
+Charles Unruly If you have four 16 penny nails laying around use those or but the tool on Ebay for $4
Charles Unruly
faniglin?
Disculpen se fundio el estero de mi carro es un Taurus también pero no entiendo inglés alguien que me recomiende un vídeo en español por favor
Alguien escribe español donde compro esas llaves
I do
why ford made this was totally stupid....a big console and made cheap...totally stupid design
If you sped up the parts where you struggled with clips for ten minutes this video would be like an hour shorter