Section 50 (Instrument Panel - Electronic): Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, and 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation involving steering column components. Refer to the AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

The electronic instrument cluster consists of a display panel and a microcomputer. It is operational only when ignition is on. Major components are a speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge, message center, and warning indicators.