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: