No pwr. to windows, accessories, radio, interior lights, dash gauges, cab fuses ok, some main fuse or something under hood, where is it?

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Asked by Tweedler Aug 25, 2011 at 11:56 PM about the 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I jumped hot wire to window fuse 601 & they worked, where does power come from to it?

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their is another fuse box under the hood on drivers side fender well.has the big amp fuses and relays in it.one thing check ecm or pcm fuse in box inside cab.

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Thanks, I pulled conn. frm behind compartment fusebox, reconnected it, relay clicked (reset) and it worked, all's good now, cheers!

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2006 no dash gauges no lights no power windows truck starts doesn't run right no radio ac is working all fuses are fine. Checked all wires in steering column change the alternator still the same thing....help

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FORD 2006 6.0 F350 Diesel... No dash gauges no lights no power windows truck starts but. NOT Charging the batteries ..no lights no radio... ac is working all fuses are fine. Checked all wires in steering column change the alternator still the same thing...???.help

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Hey Bigbob.. I have same problem. Did you solve your truck problem? Then .. Could you tell me how did you fixed it?

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Me again.. NO work these.. Power window, all gauges on the dashboard, interior lights, moonroof and stereo.. But, these are working all sometimes then all goes out together.

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check the wires coming out of cab. where they connect, CLEAN THEM GOOD!..ALL of THEM. problem solved

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I had same problem. I checked all of fuses, wiring and regulators. It wasn't. My problem was dash CLUSTER. I got used cluster from ebay 79dollars. I replaced by myself easily. (I m not mechanic) Now, NO PROBLEM!!

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Hey can joeandjoe or autoking1 give me some advice. I have a 2004 ford expedition and it has no power to the gauges, power windows, radio, or sunroof all of a sudden. Did you all get it fixed? If so what was it?

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I changed my dash cluster..then all my problem solved..try it

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I have an 06 f350 6.uh oh diesel and have the same problem. Pull off the part of the dash board that only clips in... So you can access instrument cluster and 2 plugs ontop of speedometer and odometer... The 2 pluhs (usually the one over the speedometer) comes loose. Push the plug down with a decent amount of force and watch all ur electrical come back to life... I know this is not an answer to fix the problem, but will show you where the problem is ( I haven't fixed mine yet either) I've talked to a lot of people saying the new wiring harness is a few hundred.. Hope this helps

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I have 2004 explore the gages, radio, over head lights, dash lights, gages, power windowers, door key pad, lights when you crank it up and the gas peddle does not work what could be wrong please help it does have cruse control it is like all of the electrical has went went went out all at once

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Daniel, you are the bomb. Read your post and went out in the parking lot at work and pulled my dash apart. Sure enough, I just touched the plug over my speedometer and shazam, everything came back on. Now to figure out how to keep it on. If you or anybody has any ideas on this, please share. Thanks.

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Hi. All my problem was dash cluster. I bought cluster at ebay because, the cluster is too expense. I paid 60 dollars for 6 years old one My problem has been solved completely. .. good luck guys..

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I think ford needs to recall every damned one of their f-series trucks . I had mine in shop probably 10 times . the last time I dad to get wiring harness on the transmission replaced at 92000 mls ford wanted to charge me 4500 dollars for a new transmission !!! I paid 700 to get aftermarket tork converter put in !!! now I I have this dash electrical problem !!! cluster quit, door locks quit, mirrors quit, batteries wont charge I am 71 yrs old !! have two cancer patients in my home and I cant depend on my f-350 to get us back and forth to the doctors!! try living on disability and try depending on a ford that was damned from day one !!!! I have driven fords since I was 15 yrs old ihave been true to ford , but now it looks like I got a royal screwing !!!!!! from ford !!!! what do you think ????? dan in mississippi

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I have a 2008 f150 king ranch with the 5.4 liter v8. Yesterday I cranked it and the radio, none of the gauges on the dash, none of the windows, sunroof, or back sliding glass work. The av blows but not cold. Cans anyone please help. I don't have the time or money to put it in the shop.

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ANYONE HELP PLEASE.......We have a 2003 FORD F350 We've checked every web site and can't find the answer to this and It's getting very stressful in my house! The radio started going out here and there then battery light has been intermittent, dash/cluster all interior went out at once " windows, lights, radio" now battery will not charge. BRAND NEW BATTERIES, ALTERNATOR, DASH CLUSTER $1500.00 later doing it again about 2 months later????? Got home shut off and didn't start. Stuck battery charger on it for about an hour started up and battery light blinking intermittently, gages and radio all working drove around block everything fine pulled in driveway all interior functions died again while truck still running shut it off tried to restart but battery dead. took apart dash made sure all plugs were secure disconnected radio, break box, recharged battery started back up abs light stayed on until put in drive drove around block pulled into driveway whole time battery light blinking shut it off wouldn't restart recharged batteries started and let run for an hour while it was running everything happened again and is dead!!!! SOMEONE, ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP US?????

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Question. Same problem fix sounds pretty easy. Once you get a new cluster what do you do about mileage/odometer reading? Thanks

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This is where I found the answer and the fix. Just have to plan a few days down time. https://circuitboardmedics.com/cart .php

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im having the same issue w my 06 f350 6.0 diesel. loss of cluster power including power to windows and radio. research is showing to rebuild cluster but the weird thing is as cluster is no power the transmission does not shift it stay in drive and very dogish. trouble code shows pcm problem and stuck shift solenoid. what is it about the clusters that is causing the problem ? solenoid? module?

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I'm having the same issue with an '06 toyota matrix: no power windows, no istrumentation lights, radio and A/C dead. This is my stepsaughter's car. Please help. My Stepdad of the year status is I'm jeopardy!

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tweedler or papa can you help? From your post earlier (Thanks, I pulled conn. frm behind compartment fusebox, reconnected it, relay clicked (reset) and it worked, all's good now, cheers! ) How do i do this ????? I hooked up bully dog and my interior lights, elec mirrors and pwr windows all will not work. I no longer have buly dog connected to fuse panel only to the comp port and have checked all relevent fuses and relays I THINK and still nothing. HELP please if you can !!!

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We had the same problem no windows working,no dash lights no radio its a 2008 ford f150 we tore the dash apart too check the cluster all that work n all it was was the relay 6 in the fuse box. Changed it and everything's working again

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changed cluster on 2002 ford explorer...still no power to cluster ,radio, power windows sunroof, gonna sell this trouble some ford soon as I get it fixed...where do I go next??

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I have a 2003 F250 with 5.4 litre v8, and it has the same problems all of you describe. I am going to test all of the fuses inside the cab, then try removing and reinstalling the connections to the interior fuse panel, cleaning each one as I go. Then I will clean the connections inside the engine compartment against the firewall. I will post my results when I finish. Kevin in NY

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Seems as though this is a common problem, my 06 f350 is having the same issues. From reading previous posts, the true remedy is unclear. It's it the cluster, or fuse box connection. Any info is appreciated?

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I have a 2000 Ford F250 5.4 Triton V8 when I turn the key in accessory mode everything works just fine but when I turn the key to start it there's no power to the radio and there's a thirty-second delay before the Windows start to roll down any ideas???

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Need help guys I have a 03 f350 king ranch fine when I parked it Sunday got in it today gages don't work, radio ,windows, 3rd brake light, running board lights . But the back lights work on the gages when you cut the headlights on or marking lights checked fuses instrument cluster fuse is blown an keeps blowing them any ideas

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Need help with my 2002 F350 7.3 . was replacing my dole light bulbs and went to put the last screw in and it sparked. now the side lights wont work but the dome light that turns on from the switch next to the headlights works. and my windows wont roll down aswell. everything else works. I checked the fuses under the dash and they are not blowed

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I have a 2006 F350 and i have the same no radio,power windows,no cluster,then they come on for a short time.We should all get a LAWYER and class action sue FORD.This is Bull shit

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I have the same problem as everyone else. Occasional loss of power to windows, radio, dome light and instrument cluster. In addition, when this happens the truck runs as if its not getting enough fuel, causing the check engine light to come on......Took it to the dealer and they replaced the instrument cluster. Two days later it happened again. They currently have it in their shop and said they will get back to me this afternoon. I will keep you posted! THIS SUX

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I just fixed the same issue with no power to the Instrument Cluster, Power Windows, Radio and dome lights. F-21 was blown. New fuse and everything works great.

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Problem , intermittent - gauges would die, stereo, dome light , and windows wouldn't work ( bang on dash everything would work again) . Found problem inside gauge cluster in circuitry under top right plug . To fix replace gauge cluster ( Ford dealer approx.$450 parts + removal and install and programming )

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Hi every one with a Ford truck or a car, contact Ford and ask for a recall for the cluster, this is a very common issue and for their reputation Ford company should do a recall otherwise they will be loosing a lot of loyal buyers of their cars and trucks. I hope this will be a wake up call for Ford to quickly do a recall as millions of people are having this problem, I have a 2007 F350 diesel super duty with low millage having the on off problem with power to windows, radio, gauges , went to Ford dealership and their solution for me was to buy a new truck!!!!?

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I have a customer with the same problem on her f250 Tracy down to the cluster open the cluster up there is a small black capacitor in there that goes faulty

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05 f350 with same issue as all others. Intermittent radio, gauges, and power windows go out. No real pattern, just random times. Ford replaced the ignition switch saying that was the problem. Did not fix the issue. Now looking for the real issue. any advise or new updates on the exact cause?

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I read through a lot of these posts and everyone's having the same problem and all different fixes work I tried to remove the battery for 5 minutes make sure both terminals or clean remove the positive and negative put them back on and everything worked the one common denominator to changing all these parts is usually the the battery is disconnected and reconnected especially at following the steps from the factory

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I had a problem similar to the ones described here. I disconnected the battery cables on the negative side of both batteries. I waited a couple of minutes, reconnected the cables, and everything came back on and seem to be working fine again.

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I have an 02 Expedition exact same problem everybody's listing here was going crazy my fuse Checker said everything was good my mom came I pulled the fuses and replaced them everything worked great so before you bypass fuses and go to the next change the fuses out and see what happens a little bit of corrosion on them they were just fine but my truck didn't like it

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Mine is doing the same thing, disconnected the batteries and still nothing, fuses are all good, relays good, I'm at a loss. Helpppppp

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Question 2014 superduty f350 diesel. Dash doesn’t seem to be connected. Nothing is working. No radio, gps, no ac heat to seats, truck runs great . Been quoted by ford cost of 2,000 to 3,000 one week in shop retired disabled lady truck driver, tired of being lied too, any suggestions

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My o6 display was was bouncing around and I cleaned my battery terminals and now its worse no power nothing and the it won't shift help

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Hi i'd like to add a solutions to all these Ford gauge cluster issues. You can send your gauge cluster to Automotive Circuit Solutions for repair with lifetime warranty and a fast 24 hour turnaround. Most services range from $100-$150 For 02-04 superduty click here https://www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com/collections/ford/products/99-14-ford-murcury- instrument-cluster-speedometer-odometer-full-repair-service For 05-08 Superduty click here https://www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com/collections/ford/products/2005-2007-ford- superduty-instrument-cluster-speedometer-repair-service 04-08 F150 https://www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com/collections/ford/products/2004- 2008-ford-f-150-instrument-cluster-speedometer-mail-in-repair-service 09-14 F150 https://www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com/collections/ford/products/09-14- ford-f150-instrument-cluster-speedometer-repair-service 04-08 Ford E-series Econoline https://www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com/collections/ford/products/200-2008-ford-e- series-instrument-cluster-speedometer-repair-service 04-08 Explorer Sport Trac https://www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com/collections/ford/products/04-08-ford-explorer- sport-trac-instrument-cluster-speedometer-repair-service

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I sent my cluster to Automotive Circuit Solutions. The turn around was fast and I spent about $150 with shipping. I reinstalled the cluster etc today 12-7-2018 and still have same problem. I have 2003 f350 6.0. It runs great but no power windows,radio,dome and none of the gages register when running ? No odometer,RPM,s, engine or transmission temp ,fuel level etc.. The ABS and Air bag LED register when I turn the key on. I measured the the alternator while running and it is charging . Please help .

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I am having the same problem on my 06 F350 diesel. I was told check the fuses, connections, and the grounds. It has to be a dirty or loose connection cause all my years as an agricultural mechanic tells me that intermittent electrical usually means connections or wiring. When components fail they fail and its dead. But mine will randomly cut in and out sometimes a few times for a few minutes and next trip it works fine. Going to check all that above mentioned stuff today. Confident i will find and fix the problem.

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On a car gurus posting they also say cracked wiring on the overdrive button from the shift lever down the steering column can short and cause this issue. New shift lever solves that version of this issue.

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So I have a ford f350 2005 I have no dash lights and no heat where do I find the location of that fuse

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hey guy got a 99 navigator alt went bad. I replaced the alt. But when the old alt went bad it surged and did something. My truck still starts an the cluster still works.I don't have a radio,int lights,cant shift outta park,windows,moon roof,locks, all dont work. have checked all fuses outside an inside truck including 2 fuseable links an relays. all cam back running 12v. The bat is charging at 14.5 when started. im at a loss any help would be great. email: aliebear42710@gmail.com phone:440-452-7979

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I have an 2003 F-350 SD. my problem is very similar as all these post with the exception of one thing, My cluster works fine and my battery charges fine. With mine, the radio shuts off (power is still there because the time still shows up) but none of the buttons work and the windows will not roll down then a few sec, min, hours later when the radio comes back on the windows roll up again. Have taken it to Ford 3 times and they told me the first time it was the dome light itself, that did not fix the issue, then they said it was the entire fuse box, no luck, last time they had it for 2 weeks and said they could not get it to replicate the problem so I turned on the truck and hit the switch in the dome light itself and walah the damn radio turned off that the windows would not roll down. they kept it for 2 more weeks and told me they could not locate the issue. I am at my wits end here and ready to drive it off a cliff!!!!!! HELP ME PLEASE!!!!

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So I too have this problem or one similar to it. There are two plugs that enter the top of the gauge cluster one on the top left and one on the top right. I have noticed the one on the right side of mine has become loose most likely on the circuit board it plugs into. If I push on it, it Reestablish is the connection and everything comes on however if I hit any bumps or it jiggles it loses connection and everything again goes off. I believe the fix to this is a new cluster gauge or re-soldering the board that the plug attaches to. Hope this helps

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I had the same problem here in Canada send my cluster to those guy https://pixeltek.ca for less then $150 I got my problem fix install it today since last week problem solved.

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Same issue here when I took out my cluster to find rattle and when I reinstallled nothing worked, then I took it back out put it in again and when i put the right side plug in everthing worked again. The right side connector seems to control the power to the interior lights, radio and windows...who knew.

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Any of y'all with work trucks that can't afford to send your cluster off for repair. I made a 1 minute video on you tube of a 4 minute fix to get you by https://youtu.be/dWbzXLpO9Aw

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06 f250 6.0 intermittent power loss to Guages, radio and windows, has cluster rebuilt, had fuse block rebuilt, new shift lever, replaced radio, still doing same damn thing grrrr not sure what to do from here

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I see all these posts & have yet to hear a definitive answer. From my research, if window & radio & cluster gages are not working well or off & on, my bet is the cluster. But then there’s the people like myself who have all the gages working (2003 f-350 6.0) but the radio & electric windows stop & start, often with a brake light or 4x4 illuminated in the gages.......changed fuses, relays...still wondering

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Question: my dome lights turn on when I turn on the defrost for my mirrors, what could be the problem?

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3 days ago my 2006 F350 started having these issues. All instrument panel gauges quit working, radio quit working, power windows quit working. It started as an intermittent problem, but is getting progressively worse. Note that it doesn't affect my ScanGauge, connected via the OBDC port. Yesterday I tried the easiest fix I found in this thread, disconnecting both negative cables to reset the system. I made sure all terminals were clean and tight. This seemed to have worked, with no problem during a test run. But on the way to work this morning, the problem is still there. Next step will be to remove the instrument cluster enough to reseat the connector as mentioned in another solution.

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Thanks Daniel simple fix push two coins into the plug into the top of the instrument panel on the plug-in above the speedometer. everything came back on now I'm just waiting for a new instrument panel but it's getting me by until then. 5 minute fix

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I’m having similar problems, 03 excursion diesel, but mine only happens when I accelerate. Just started a few days ago. Ended up replacing both batteries, one of which began leaking so it seems. Put in new batteries, started right up. Press accelerator and entire dash and radio shut down but truck still runs. Any thoughts? As a side note, I do have an upgraded Nations HO 275 amp alternator that’s never been an issue but is about 7 yrs old.

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Good 2020 to all. I have a 2003(02/03) Ford Excursion with the V-10 and the radio and overhead counsel are not working. The gauges all work, including the back-light. I also have a parasitic drain that I am hoping is also associated with the battery saver relay in the cluster. I had verified all of the fuses and relays are functioning and powered prior to sending off. I also replaced the alternator as it was having issues that appear to be unrelated. I found a cluster service on ebay at https://ebay.us/VGeRGy that I have sent the cluster to be re-manufactured. I will post if it corrects, or doesn't correct the problem(s)

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Cluster Fix has the solution and repairs for cluster related issues that cause cluster power loss, loss of power windows, locks, radio and AC. Gauge and display issues are other problems that can be repaired as well. Repair Service and symptoms can be viewed at clusterfix.com

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