I'm thinking of buying this F250 from a dealer, but he said the instrument cluster needs to be replaced. A couple of the dash lights are on (doors open, check engine, check gauge, etc.), and he said that's why it needs to be replaced. The cab lights are also unreliable, sometimes they turn on when I open the door, sometimes they stay on after I've been out of the truck for 20 minutes. So, I'm wondering if replacing the instrument cluster would fix this, or if it could be a bigger issue?

Also, if it's just the instrument cluster that needs replacing, where can I find one I can install myself? The truck is a 2002 F250 diesel with a 7.3L Powerstroke engine.

Thanks!

 

If I may, ask the dealer how much they would charge to correct the problem before you buy it. I think you may get a better idea of just what is going on. Some Ford vehicles consider the instrument cluster a "module" in the system.
Personally I would be a little leary on this deal and you might also ask if you could have your own mechanic/technician take a look at it before you buy it. Would like to hear back what reply you receive.

 

Thanks for your reply hanky. I forgot to mention in the original post that I've already had a mechanic take a look at the truck, and he also said that the instrument cluster was the problem. I was really just hoping for some advice from other people to see what they thought. Asking the dealer to repair it before I purchase is a good idea. I'll probably do that and see how he responds. He's let me test drive it the past few days, so I don't think he's trying to be shady and rip me off, but you never know I suppose.