Ford 26-Pin Instrument Panel / Cluster Wire Harness Connector – Male & Female OEM
This 26-pin connector 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.
Key Specifications
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Pin count: 26-pin
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Gender options: Male / Female
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Housing material: Nylon (PA66)
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Available as: Bare connector or 15cm pre-wired leads
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Application: Instrument panel, instrument cluster harness
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Compatible brands: Ford
26-Pin Instrument Cluster Circuit Breakdown
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Pins 1–2: CAN High / CAN Low (instrument cluster CAN bus — receives speed, RPM, fuel, temperature data)
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Pins 3–4: LIN bus (cluster to BCM communication for warning lights)
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Pins 5–6: Ignition-switched power and constant power
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Pins 7–8: Ground (chassis earth, redundant)
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Pins 9–10: Illumination / dimmer control
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Pins 11–12: Fuel level sensor signal (sender unit)
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Pins 13–14: Coolant temperature sensor signal
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Pins 15–16: Vehicle speed signal (VSS)
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Pins 17–18: Tachometer signal (engine RPM)
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Pins 19–22: Warning light inputs (oil pressure, battery, handbrake, door ajar)
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Pins 23–26: Odometer data, trip computer, and auxiliary inputs
Compatible Ford Models
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Ford Focus: Mk2 (C307, 2004–2011), Mk3 (C346, 2011–2018)
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Ford Mondeo: Mk4 (CD345, 2007–2014), Mk5 (CD391, 2014–2022)
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Ford Fiesta: Mk6 (JH1/JD3, 2002–2008), Mk7 (CB1, 2008–2017)
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Ford C-Max: Mk1 (C214, 2003–2010)
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Ford S-Max / Galaxy: Mk1 (CD340, 2006–2015)
Common Fault Symptoms
- Instrument cluster not powering on (power/ground pins corroded)
- Speedometer or tachometer not working (VSS or RPM signal pins affected)
- Fuel gauge reading empty or full permanently (fuel sender signal pins corroded)
- Warning lights permanently on or not illuminating (warning light input pins affected)
- U-codes for instrument cluster communication on Ford IDS/FDRS
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My Ford instrument cluster is intermittently going blank — is this the connector?
A: 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.
Q: Are terminals included?
A: Yes, terminals are included with all variants.
