Analog gauges

[Bmavel]

Could always put a escape titanium cluster in its fully digital it’s what I did to my 2022

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[Deleted member 45314]

The 25 EB should have kept the analog gauge cluster. I am getting used to the digital speedometer which is easier for me to read and the tach is a odd looking slide bar but realize its not something I use/need anymore. Bottom line, new gauge cluster is OK but I still prefer old school gauges.

I agree 100% that Ford should have kept the analog cluster.

Yesterday, after saving sufficient funds, I went to the local Ford dealer and was ready to order a new XLT. The test drive went really well - smooth ride, adequate acceleration, no rattles. Its a great truck. I was pleased with everything but that horrible digital cluster. The digital speedo, gauges, (and "analog" classic view) are the worst I have ever seen. Economy cars have better clusters. Perhaps Ford ran out of design money and could not afford to program a decent cluster?

My purchase is now on hold until I can complete some research into what is involved in installing a 2024 analog cluster in a 2025. The 2024 had an excellent cluster. Apparently the old cluster fits and the connectors look the same. There are some good threads on this site with info. Alternatively, I could get a low mileage 2024 XLT.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

I have the exact same cluster in my 2023 BS BL and my 2024 M Lariat Tremor
Can't tell the difference

 

[Ron Neal]

I agree 100% that Ford should have kept the analog cluster.

Yesterday, after saving sufficient funds, I went to the local Ford dealer and was ready to order a new XLT. The test drive went really well - smooth ride, adequate acceleration, no rattles. Its a great truck. I was pleased with everything but that horrible digital cluster. The digital speedo, gauges, (and "analog" classic view) are the worst I have ever seen. Economy cars have better clusters. Perhaps Ford ran out of design money and could not afford to program a decent cluster?

My purchase is now on hold until I can complete some research into what is involved in installing a 2024 analog cluster in a 2025. The 2024 had an excellent cluster. Apparently the old cluster fits and the connectors look the same. There are some good threads on this site with info. Alternatively, I could get a low mileage 2024 XLT.

Bob
After 6 months since I last posted about gauges I am comfortable with the 25 gauge cluster but not my favorite and thats ok. Sorta like the dial shifter, once used to it I am fine with it.
For me the info screen and sec 4 makes a positive difference and much easier to read and use even with the lack if knobs which I also miss. My suggestion is not look at a 24 gauge cluster and embrace the 25 as it is, warts and all or as noted look for a low mileage 24.

At my age if my truck gets me where I want to go with reasonable comfort thats all I really need.

 

[Waterick]

I agree 100% that Ford should have kept the analog cluster.

Yesterday, after saving sufficient funds, I went to the local Ford dealer and was ready to order a new XLT. The test drive went really well - smooth ride, adequate acceleration, no rattles. Its a great truck. I was pleased with everything but that horrible digital cluster. The digital speedo, gauges, (and "analog" classic view) are the worst I have ever seen. Economy cars have better clusters. Perhaps Ford ran out of design money and could not afford to program a decent cluster?

My purchase is now on hold until I can complete some research into what is involved in installing a 2024 analog cluster in a 2025. The 2024 had an excellent cluster. Apparently the old cluster fits and the connectors look the same. There are some good threads on this site with info. Alternatively, I could get a low mileage 2024 XLT.

The mechanical improvements on the '25 over the '24 in either engine model definitely out weigh the gauge cluster IMO. I would either get used to it or swap in the older one if it's easily doable.

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