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As edward301 said the mileage is stored in the instrument cluster, but you can't just swap the cluster and expect the car to run. If either the instrument cluster or the powertrain control module (PCM) are installed, update or configured, both modules will require a parameter reset to allow both modules to recognize the passive anti-theft system (PATS) keys. Failure to carry out the parameter reset to both the instrument cluster and the PCM may result in a no start condition.
Having actually done a swap in a 2002, the above is correct... Somebody had rewired my original cluster's guage lighting to get around an FEM problem (Bubba), so after getting the FEM fixed I decided to swap in a used instrument cluster purchased off eBay ($$$). My car had approx 21,000 miles, the used cluster had approx 87,000 miles on it after I plugged it in (the mileage screen lit up but car wouldn't start).As edward301 said the mileage is stored in the instrument cluster, but you can't just swap the cluster and expect the car to run. If either the instrument cluster or the powertrain control module (PCM) are installed, update or configured, both modules will require a parameter reset to allow both modules to recognize the passive anti-theft system (PATS) keys. Failure to carry out the parameter reset to both the instrument cluster and the PCM may result in a no start condition.
doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue
Which is exactly how the Service Manual I have describes the process - the issue is finding somebody with the diagnostic tool nowadays...When I was at the dealership, before I could replace the instrument cluster or the power train control module, I had to first upload the configuration information into my diagnostic tool and then download it into the replacement component. If communication could not be established, then I had to proceed with a program in my diagnostic tool that would essentially configure the instrument cluster or power train control module based on communication between my diagnostic tool and the manufacture, or from a pin code sent to me by the manufacture. Ford calls this Blank Path Programming.
doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue