Can an XF Ghia Digital Dash fit into a XF S Pak? - Ford Forums - Mustang Forum, Ford Trucks, Ford Focus and Ford Cars

Extreme_2020 · 10-19-2002, 18:22

Hey All!

Ive been having never ending problems with the digital instrument module in my XF S Pak. Lately the combo electronic temp/fuel oil/volts guages have been either showing incorrect readings on all guages (eg oil pressure/volts very low, when infact they are normal, fuel level lower than what is in tank..etc, temperature higher than it really is). It may do this for a few days or a few weeks depending. Now ive heard that the electronic modules are prone to failure...so im thinking about ripping the whole cluster out and putting a XF Fairmont Ghia one in (fully digital).

Now will the Ghia cluster simply plug in?? The S Pak has the full instrument cluster from the factory...just not completly digital?

Or would i be better off repairing my cluster i have now?

Sorry for the long-winded post :-)

Thanks

Extreme

Futura97 · 10-19-2002, 18:39

Yep, just hook it up and your laughing. I've done it too my XF

Extreme_2020 · 10-19-2002, 19:15

Thanks for your quick reply xf_xr6!

So it'll just plug in no problem to the existing wiring?

Now all i need to do is find a good Ghia dash!

Thanks

Extreme

Futura97 · 10-19-2002, 23:56

No worries extreme...

All the wiring is already in place, so you don't need to modify anything.

Where do you live? I have a dash, albiet an S pac one, that you could have cheaply if you can't find the ghia one....

Extreme_2020 · 10-20-2002, 00:10

Thanks again xf_xr6!

Im in sydney...im gonna speak to a local dashboard guy and see if he can get one in for me....or see how much it is to repair the dash i have...but if he isint any help ill be sure to PM ya!

Thanks Mate

Extreme

MADNC_8 · 10-22-2002, 04:14

hey pal you dont need an XF Ghia dash to use the cluster

just undo the screws that hold the black facia in and take it out then theres 4 screws that hold ya cluster in take ya own out and unplug the 2 plugs - too easy plug in the digital Ghia one and screw it back in screw in the black facia and ay laughing
on my ute the oil sender didnt work but it had the wrong sensor on the motor (poverty pack XF ute lol)

i was a bit worried that the tach mightnt work as i never had one in the old cluster but it was all wired up and everything

it is the most easiest mod that there is for an XF - and its so cool looking!

Futura97 · 10-22-2002, 09:16

I didn't actually mean the dash, I meant the cluster. Just a little typo on my behalf.

Not sure if extreme did the typo aswell.......

Extreme_2020 · 10-22-2002, 17:48

I was talking about the instrument cluster

I still keep using the "layman" term of dashboard :-)

Extreme

Extreme_2020 · 10-24-2002, 17:11

Thanks for all your help so far guys!

Ive got the ghia dash on its way...now ive been looking through the gregories on how to remove the black surround...

It says that you have to remove the black surround. Right. i Know that there are 2 screws on the top, and 1 screw underneath the headlight/hazard/demister switches on the left and right.

But the gregories says that there is 2 screws holding the bottom of the black surround??. Ive removed the finish panel under the steering column, where the fuses are. I cant see the screws??. The gregories only says to remove the finish panel.

Appreciate all your Help!

Extreme

Futura97 · 10-24-2002, 17:28

Having done this a while ago, I cant remember exactly how it was done, but....

Pull all four binnacle switches to the most outest position(ie pull em towards you)

There should be screws there. Remove these screws and the binnacles will come out after unplugging the wires.

I think there might be more screws behind(not 100% sure), remove all these if there are any there.

you should be able to see the screws on the outside of the cluster, maybe ontop of the dash or between the top of the dash and the cluster...

I hope this helps, Its just I don't have my old dash no more so i can't check for ya, and the ghia dash is completely different.

Good luck