Dakota Digital Dash Cluster, 78-79 Ford Bronco, 73-79 Ford Pickup - VFD3-73F-PU SKU: 796099NET
Dakota Digital Dash Cluster, 78-79 Ford Bronco, 73-79 Ford Pickup - VFD3-73F-PU
Product Overview:
Upgrade your 1978-79 Ford Bronco or 1973-79 Ford Pickup with the Dakota Digital Dash Gauge Cluster, designed to seamlessly integrate into your classic ride while providing modern functionality. Featuring high-brightness vacuum fluorescent displays, this full 6-gauge instrument system delivers superior accuracy, reliability, and a sleek digital upgrade. Built to fit directly into the OEM bezel, it offers advanced performance tracking, built-in indicators, and user-friendly calibration, making it the perfect combination of classic style and cutting-edge technology.
This instrument panel is shown with the OEM bezel (not included). You will need to reuse your factory bezel with this part.

Full description
Upgrade your 1978-79 Ford Bronco or 1973-79 Ford Pickup with the Dakota Digital Dash Gauge Cluster, designed to seamlessly integrate into your classic ride while providing modern functionality. Featuring high-brightness vacuum fluorescent displays, this full 6-gauge instrument system delivers superior accuracy, reliability, and a sleek digital upgrade. Built to fit directly into the OEM bezel, it offers advanced performance tracking, built-in indicators, and user-friendly calibration, making it the perfect combination of classic style and cutting-edge technology.
This instrument panel is shown with the OEM bezel (not included). You will need to reuse your factory bezel with this part.
Dakota Digital Dash for 78-79 Full-Size Bronco & 73-79 Ford Pickup
Upgrade your classic Ford with the Dakota Digital Instrument System, engineered with the latest technology to enhance your driving experience. Featuring high-brightness vacuum fluorescent displays, this system offers increased accuracy, improved visibility, and a lifetime of trouble-free use.
Designed as a full 6-gauge instrument system, it seamlessly fits into the OEM bezel (bezel not included) of 1973-79 Ford Pickup, Van, and 1978-79 Ford Bronco models.
Digital Gauges & Readouts
- Speedometer: 0-255 MPH
- Tachometer: 0-17,500 RPM
- Oil Pressure: 0-99 psi
- Water Temperature: 0-300°F
- Fuel Level: 0-99%
- Voltmeter: 8-17 VDC
Advanced Digital Message Centers
- Odometer: One-time user settable, Million Mile
- Dual (A/B) Trip Meter: 0-9,999.9 miles
- Performance Meters:
- 0-60 MPH Timer
- 1/4 mile time
- 1/4 mile end speed (trap speed)
- High-speed recall
- High RPM recall
Built-In Indicators
- Turn Signals (Left/Right)
- High Beam
- Check Engine
- Parking Brake
- Cruise Control (On/On & Engaged when equipped)
- Gear Position (Optional GSS-3000 sensor required)
- 4x4 Indicator (When vehicle is equipped)
- Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)
Note: Not all OEM indicator lamp functions are replaced. Unused indicators may be repurposed as needed.
Included Sensors & Components
- Water Temperature Sensor: 1/8" NPT, ground-isolated with a 10 ft harness
- Oil Pressure Sensor: 1/8" NPT solid state with a 10 ft harness
- Cable-Driven Speed Sensor/Generator:
- Replaces Ford and GM-style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness
- Requires approx. 5” clearance from the cable drive output
- Part #130011 (sold separately) allows relocation of the pulse generator for added clearance
- Bushings Included: 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" NPT, and 12mm & 16mm x 1.5 threads
Additional Features
- Control Box Dimensions: 5.5” x 3.5” x 1”
- Push-Button Calibration:
Q&A
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Asked by David Hilley, April 24, 2020
Q: Does this connect to the original harness minus oil tack and speedometer
Answered by ☆ sales - April 24, 2020
A: The gauge comes with a control box, that is wired into the original vehicle harness. It will come with its own sending units for oil, water, and speedometer. All the installation, mounting, and quick start instructions are viewable on the product page on our site.
Asked by Anonymous, April 22, 2019
Q: Does this product come in additional colors?
Answered by ☆ sales - April 23, 2019
A: We only offer this one, However, Dakota Digital does have some options.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=914/category_id=437/mode=prod/prd914.htm