Temperature reading in center gauge cluster?!

17BLKplat · Feb 8, 2012

I was browsing flebay and noticed something in a picture on a 2012 XLT F250:

^The gauge clusters shows the temperature directly next to the trucks direction (just above 138mi to Empty).
I know my lariat shows it just to the right on the HVAC control panel, but is there some way I can make the temp appear in the center monitor? I know it's a minor thing, but this would be a really cool feature and I'm not sure why I couldn't do it considering the gauges are all relatively wired and controlled.
I'll say this- it is an XLT with manual HVAC controls. Not sure if the 2011s had a similar feature.
Here's a link to the truck for anyone who wants more info on it... I know it's an ebay link, but just in case:
2012 F250 XLT Premium

Thanks for the help guys!

WoodBoy · Feb 10, 2012

Its probably something they changed in 2012, just like from 08-10 they moved the trailer brake to the dash instead of the numbers by the upfitter switches

quicksilver11 · Feb 10, 2012

I wonder if us 2011 guys can update to that.

6L strokin · Feb 14, 2012

it could also just be there since its not a larait and probably doesnt have it on the gauge cluster too nate... anybody with an xlt similar package chime in?

17BLKplat · Feb 14, 2012

6L strokin said:
it could also just be there since its not a larait and probably doesnt have it on the gauge cluster too nate... anybody with an xlt similar package chime in?

That's what I thought too bud.
Maybe someone with an 11 XLT premium can tell us. Or better yet, a '12 lariat ultimate.
I think you're right though Darin, probably just supplemented for the lack of HVAC controls.

Maybe Eric can tune the dash lol

6L strokin · Feb 14, 2012

LOL im sure eric can do whatever the eff he wants to that cluster!! that was an awful sweet status to the wifey on fb too btw nate! <3

lol

6L strokin · Feb 14, 2012

side note... i dont see why ford wouldnt have done a factory egt probe and had the option to view egts where the engine oil & trans temp gauges are... plenty of room on the display and shouldnt have cost more than $150 as an option....

cfdeng7 · Feb 14, 2012

6L strokin said:
side note... i dont see why ford wouldnt have done a factory egt probe and had the option to view egts where the engine oil & trans temp gauges are... plenty of room on the display and shouldnt have cost more than $150 as an option....

Because stock tuning is designed to never create dangerous egts.

6L strokin · Feb 15, 2012

cfdeng7 said:
Because stock tuning is designed to never create dangerous egts.

diesels are made for towing right? what gauge are you supposed to monitor most when towing especially heavy up steel grades..????

and to oppose that arguement, why did ford even put ANY gauges on the truck then?!? not to be smart just making points to back up my statement