Dakota Digital RTX Instrument Gauge System Ford F-100 53-55

Bring modern electronic instrumentation to your 1953-1955 F-100 while maintaining its original dashboard appearance with this Dakota Digital RTX instrument gauge system. Designed to fit the factory instrument location, the system combines traditional gauge styling with electronic needle movements, customizable RGB LED backlighting, and a large, full-color TFT message center. The instruments display vehicle speed, engine RPM, oil pressure, water temperature, fuel level, and voltage. Twelve preset lighting themes and more than 30 selectable colors allow individual adjustment of the needle, gauge sweep, and digital display illumination.

The system uses a central control box to organize instrument wiring and includes sensors for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and vehicle speed. Bluetooth connectivity provides access to the Dakota Digital mobile app for configuration, calibration, and real-time gauge monitoring. An included rocker switch also controls instrument settings and display functions. Additional features include performance timers, trip information, warning indicators, and peak speed and RPM recall.

Features and Benefits:
- RTX Series instrument system fits the original dashboard instrument location
- Factory-inspired gauge styling maintains the classic F-100 interior appearance
- Electronic needle movements provide vehicle information through traditional gauge displays
- CNC-machined instrument housings accommodate modern electronic components
- Full-color TFT message center displays configurable vehicle information
- Analog-style speedometer displays vehicle speed from 0-120 MPH
- Tachometer displays engine speed from 0-8,000 RPM
- Oil pressure gauge displays readings from 0-80 psi
- Water temperature gauge displays readings from 100-260 degrees F
- Fuel level gauge displays E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and F readings
- Voltmeter displays electrical system voltage from 9-17 VDC
- Full RGB LED backlighting allows personalized instrument illumination
- Bluetooth connectivity supports wireless configuration through the Dakota Digital mobile app
- Compatible mobile app supports Android and Apple devices
- Mobile app provides calibration, menu navigation, and real-time gauge readings
- Central control box consolidates electrical connections for the instrument system
- Odometer provides a one-time user-settable reading with million-mile capacity
- Dual A/B trip meters record distances up to 9,999.9 miles
- Integrated clock provides a 12-hour time display
- Estimated driving range display provides miles-to-empty information
- Performance functions include a 0-60 MPH acceleration timer
- Performance meters record 1/4-mile and 1/8-mile elapsed times
- High-speed and high-RPM recall retain peak performance readings
- Integrated indicators support left and right turn signals, high beams, check engine, and parking brake functions
- Cruise control indicators support compatible equipped vehicles
- Optional gear position display requires a Dakota Digital GSS-3000 sensor
- Additional indicators support 4x4 and wait-to-start functions on equipped vehicles
- Two auxiliary input indicators feature user-programmable labels
- Red LED warning indicators within applicable analog gauge sweeps provide notice of warning conditions, excluding the speedometer
- Speedometer and fuel level calibration can be completed through the rocker switch or Bluetooth app
- Optional GPS-50-2 module eliminates the need for conventional speedometer calibration

System Includes:
- 12 factory-preset lighting themes
- More than 30 selectable colors that allow independent adjustment of needle, gauge sweep, and TFT display colors
- Adjustable daytime and nighttime brightness settings to provide control over gauge illumination
- Two-sided rocker switch that provides access to driving information and setup menus
- TFT message center and included buzzer to provide button-press feedback
- 1/8” NPT ground-isolated water temperature sensor that features a 10-foot wiring harness
- 1/8” NPT solid-state oil pressure sensor that features a 10-foot wiring harness
- Cable-driven speedometer pulse generator that features a 10-foot wiring harness
- Speedometer pulse generator that requires approximately 5” of clearance beyond the cable drive output
- Optional speedometer cable extension SC57 that allows relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is required
- Adapter bushings to support 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2” NPT connections
- Additional bushings to accommodate 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threaded connections

Vehicle Fitment:
- 1953-1955 F-100

Additional Notes:
- Bezel not included.
- Not all factory indicator light functions will be replaced.