Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Instrument Cluster Lighting

greggp
greggp
in Ford Focus Club

Featured Replies

Mk2.5 titanium 2008

As some of you will know, the instrument cluster is permanently lit regardless of wether lights are on or not. My type is the white numerals and red needles.

As soon as you turn the ignition key the cluster lights up.

Question I have is, could some external source to the car stop this from happening momentarily??

The reason I ask is its happened a few times to me, 3 or 4 at most over the last 2or3 years. but tonight being the 1st for a good year or so. And it always happenend in the local tesco xpress car park nearby, surely not coincidence.

Turn ignition key, The car headlights come on, the dash needles are lit, but the white numbers and background lighting doesnt come on....within 5 secs or so of driving off, they came on.

  • Quote


    If there is a strong EMF presence, electrical interference or magnetic attraction, it could be that it is stopping it, but its unlikely. It would need to be a very strong force.

  • Quote

    If there is a strong EMF presence, electrical interference or magnetic attraction, it could be that it is stopping it, but its unlikely. It would need to be a very strong force.

    +1, quite unlikely I'd say - just a coincidence maybe?

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (31st May - 7th June 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (31st May - 7th June 2026) We hope you’re all enjoying your week and finding time for some time enjoying your Ford! This week, our vibrant forum has been buzzing with discussions that touch on a diverse range of Ford models, from the Mondeo to the Fiesta and Focus. Here’s a recap of some key conversations that might pique your interest. Starting with the Mondeo, user Frenchspanner shared a particularly frustrating issue relating to a 'Immobiliser Active' message appea
      Steve
      Steve
      • 34 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.