2026 ST Instrument Gauge customization?

[RichardF]

Can anybody advise if there is a method to customize the instrument gauges (tach & speed) to improve the analog dial gauges appearance to include graduations (tick marks) with values. Today all I get is a big digital number surrounded by a gauge with basically miniature small tick marks with no numbers.
Is there a aftermarket software that can be downloaded to improve the poor ford software?
Has there been a complaint filed with Ford to return the dial customization I understand existed in prior years?

 

[Beerman]

That was one of my disappointments in the 2026 as well. It's a very bland instrument cluster with little usable data. I let Ford have it in the customer satisfaction technology survey on it, though I don't expect anyone will even see it. Hell, I'd even pay for a sw upgrade that gave us a better cluster.

 

[Frank-n-Beans]

The gauges and lack of customization is frustrating. At this point, I just run the "calm" mode so I don't have to look at any more than necessary.

 

[Beerman]

The gauges and lack of customization is frustrating. At this point, I just run the "calm" mode so I don't have to look at any more than necessary.

I'm on the other end - I'd like more data, real data. I added the P3 gauge since I have no idea what engine and trans temps are when in "normal" range. This is marketed and sold as a performance car, and should have that level of data, an F150 has more usable gauges!

Not knowing what Oil pressure or Oil temp is just dumb.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I agree, the cluster does leave a lot to be desired. I actually thought that was one step in the wrong direction with the 25+ cluster, but I understand how it ties into the system software as a whole.

Buddy of mine brought his Bronco Raptor buy, and playing with that cluster it's just a lot more interesting the gauges and options and such it has vs the Explorer. I have to assume Ford purposely took the minimalist approach otherwise i can't imagine why they would go this route given they have had more detailed (in terms of gauges) clusters for a few years now.