Finishing off the interior, we upgraded our factory gauge cluster with one of the nicest gauge assemblies we ever installed. Manufactured by Simco Limited, these entire assemblies, not just overlays, use OE Ford parts with custom gauges to provide a look that is comparable to the new gauges found on the '08 Ford F-150. Our gauge cluster came in silver with chrome rings and glows indiglo green at night for a really custom look. The instrument cluster was pre-calibrated for a literal plug-'n'-play install. The before and after looks are incomparable, and it was nice to see the Ford faithful finally can have an upgraded cluster like the Chevy guys have been doing with Cadillac clusters for years.

Check out the photos of just how easy it was to make our '02 Ford F-150 look like a custom truck through some simple interior upgrades.

  • 2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Circuit Board
    First, we had to remove the plastic cover from the back of the factory unit prior to accessing the circuit board.
    2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Circuit Board
    First, we had to remove the plastic cover from the back of the factory unit prior to acces
  • 2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Simco Cluster
    After removing the screws that held it on, the old circuit board was reattached to the new Simco cluster.
    2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Simco Cluster
    After removing the screws that held it on, the old circuit board was reattached to the new
  • 2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Circuit Harness
    With extreme care, the circuit harness was plugged into the Simco unit. The odometer knob was also removed from the factory unit.
    2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Circuit Harness
    With extreme care, the circuit harness was plugged into the Simco unit. The odometer knob
  • 2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Lamp Connector
    The lamp connector was then removed and the new pigtail was inserted.
  • 2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Lamp Pigtail
    After the cover was placed onto the new Simco unit, the lamp pigtail was connected with the red wire facing up, as per the '02 instructions.
    2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Lamp Pigtail
    After the cover was placed onto the new Simco unit, the lamp pigtail was connected with th
  • 2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Transmission Gear Selector
    The transmission gear selector was then connected to the Simco unit
  • 2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Simco Instrument Cluster
    It was time to install the new Simco instrument cluster.
  • 2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Harnesses
    Both harnesses were connected and the four retaining screws were installed.
  • 2002 Ford F150 Dash Styling Dashboard
    The new Simco cluster looked awesome inside the dash of our F-150.