Instrument cluster drops to zero

2004 FORD EXPLORER
81,000 MILES
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THEDARKKNIGHT1
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While driving at normal speed, I hear a clicking noise then the instrument cluster gauges all drop to zero. While it does this for about 10 seconds, there is a buzzing noise and all the gauges shake. They return to normal. While this happens, the car drives great and there is no "check engine" light and it's as nothing happened. What can be causing this?
Feb 26, 2012 at 6:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check all grounds and for lose connections.
Feb 26, 2012 at 7:07 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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JUST A THOUGHT---SEE THE BOTTOM END OF MY ANSWER AT THIS POST

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2003-ford-f-150-4-2l-v-6-manual-trans-pickupmy-truck-died-while-backing-out-park

LET US KNOW HOW THINGS GO

THE MEDIC
Feb 26, 2012 at 7:48 PM
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