When truck heats up the gauges go a quarter off

Tiny
FORDGUY1234
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  • 1997 FORD F-150
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,600 MILES
When truck heats up the gauges go a quarter off. Amp hand discharge and oil pressure goes red side.
Friday, September 30th, 2016 AT 1:18 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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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
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 AT 10:30 AM
Tiny
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Where is the cluster plug located?
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Saturday, October 8th, 2016 AT 10:17 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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At the rear of the cluster
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Saturday, October 8th, 2016 AT 11:12 AM
Tiny
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Okay thank I'll check and let you know!
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Saturday, October 8th, 2016 AT 12:35 PM
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KEN L
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Hey,

Did you ever get the problem fixed?

Best, Ken
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Wednesday, December 21st, 2016 AT 2:27 PM

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