odometer

[DuneBoy]

the odometer on my 99 expedition goes on and off. doesn't appear to be any pattern, sometimes it just gets dimmer

[yotermanic]

I know I'm late getting to this post, but I've actually seen this one before, it's usually the dimmer switch next to the headlight switch...but it's pretty pricey so unless I could get a good reading with an ohm-meter, I'd probably live with it (or put in my known good one in my toolbox and see if it stops...yes the professionals cheat every now and again!) Good luck with it.

[DuneBoy]

thanks, I will take a look at the switch.

[mrfixitmi]

I had the same problem with my 1999 Expedition especially in humid/damp weather. The bad news is that you have to remove the gage cluster, the good news is that it may be due to a cold solder joint, that takes $.05 of solder. I fixed mine over 130,000 miles ago, and have had no repeat of the failure.

You may want to look for a cracked/corroded ground pin on the backside of the printed circuit board (directly behind the odometer read out). There is a great link that explains the procedure:

Hopefully this link will atttach.

http://www.f150online.com/forums/ele...-repair-2.html

Good Luck

[janco]

I fixed my odometer over the weekend it took about 1 1/2 hours cold solder joint was the problem.
I stole $600 from the dealer.
Thanks