{"product_id":"ford-26-pin-instrument-panel-cluster-connector-male-female-oem","title":"Ford 26-Pin Instrument Panel \/ Cluster Connector – Male \u0026 Female OEM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFord 26-Pin Instrument Panel \/ Cluster Wire Harness Connector – Male \u0026amp; Female OEM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e26-pin connector\u003c\/strong\u003e is used in Ford instrument panel (dashboard) and instrument cluster harnesses. Ford’s instrument cluster requires a high-density connector to carry all display, sensor input, CAN bus, power, and illumination circuits between the cluster module and the vehicle harness. The 26-pin configuration integrates speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, warning light, CAN bus, and power circuits. Available in Male and Female variants, bare or with 15cm pre-wired leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male \/ Female\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nylon (PA66)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare connector or 15cm pre-wired leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instrument panel, instrument cluster harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible brands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e26-Pin Instrument Cluster Circuit Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAN High \/ CAN Low (instrument cluster CAN bus — receives speed, RPM, fuel, temperature data)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e LIN bus (cluster to BCM communication for warning lights)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 5–6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ignition-switched power and constant power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 7–8:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground (chassis earth, redundant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 9–10:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illumination \/ dimmer control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 11–12:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuel level sensor signal (sender unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 13–14:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coolant temperature sensor signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 15–16:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle speed signal (VSS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 17–18:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tachometer signal (engine RPM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 19–22:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warning light inputs (oil pressure, battery, handbrake, door ajar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 23–26:\u003c\/strong\u003e Odometer data, trip computer, and auxiliary inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Ford Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mk2 (C307, 2004–2011), Mk3 (C346, 2011–2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Mondeo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mk4 (CD345, 2007–2014), Mk5 (CD391, 2014–2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Fiesta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mk6 (JH1\/JD3, 2002–2008), Mk7 (CB1, 2008–2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord C-Max:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mk1 (C214, 2003–2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord S-Max \/ Galaxy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mk1 (CD340, 2006–2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Fault Symptoms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstrument cluster not powering on (power\/ground pins corroded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpeedometer or tachometer not working (VSS or RPM signal pins affected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFuel gauge reading empty or full permanently (fuel sender signal pins corroded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarning lights permanently on or not illuminating (warning light input pins affected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eU-codes for instrument cluster communication on Ford IDS\/FDRS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: My Ford instrument cluster is intermittently going blank — is this the connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Intermittent cluster blackout is a classic symptom of a partially corroded power or ground pin on the 26-pin cluster connector. The cluster loses power momentarily under vibration. Replace the connector to resolve intermittent cluster faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are terminals included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, terminals are included with all variants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cable Parts Online","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":47831541317877,"sku":"14:202642826#Male","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":47831541350645,"sku":"14:200004889#Female","price":29.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female 15CM","offer_id":47831541252341,"sku":"14:200004890#Female 15CM","price":68.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female 15CM 1","offer_id":47831541285109,"sku":"14:200004891#Female 15CM","price":73.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3494\/0149\/files\/Se0c055eb514143b09114f2991145f1faK.webp?v=1773629286","url":"https:\/\/www.csldmcml.com\/products\/ford-26-pin-instrument-panel-cluster-connector-male-female-oem","provider":"Cable Parts Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}