Ford Repair: odometer light, 2002, 2003

Question
2002 ford explorer. after starting car & running for short time the odometer lighting fades to the point it can't be seen.  Included is the temp.& compass reading. They all fade away. THANK YOU

Answer
Joe,

Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front carpet areas. A water leak intrusion in the 'A' post or roof panel areas can cause a condition such as this by entering into an electronic module. Let me know if you find the floor matting wet.

Drew Young
Rainchaser
Auto-Water-Leaks.com