When truck heats up the gauges go a quarter off

125,600 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FORDGUY1234
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when truck heats up the gauges go a quarter off. Amp hand discharge and oil pressure goes red side.
Sep 30, 2016 at 6:18 AM
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STRAILER
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Hey ford guy,

It sounds like the cluster plug might be loose or has a bad connection, can you remove the cluster and disconnect the wiring and then reconnect it?

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Oct 4, 2016 at 3:30 AM
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FORDGUY1234
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Where is the cluster plug located?
Oct 8, 2016 at 3:17 AM
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STRAILER
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At the rear of the cluster
Oct 8, 2016 at 4:12 AM
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FORDGUY1234
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Okay thank I'll check and let you know!
Oct 8, 2016 at 5:35 AM
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STRAILER
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Hey,

Did you ever get the problem fixed?

Best, Ken
Dec 21, 2016 at 6:27 AM
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