Where is the trip odometer located and how do I reset it?

The trip odometer is in the instrument cluster. A reset button below the trip odometer returns the numbers to zero when depressed.

What ignition position does the Tripminder need to operate?

The Tripminder operates with the ignition lock cylinder in the ON or ACC position. Each time the key is turned on, Clock mode is automatically displayed.

What do the Tripminder buttons do?

The top three buttons Set (S) or enter information, select English or Metric units (E/M), and Reset (R) information. The bottom four buttons (TIME, TRIP, ECON, FUEL) select the information desired; each selects one of two functions, with the second function chosen by pressing the same button a second time.

Can the Tripminder display metric units?

Yes. You can choose to display units of measure in either English (miles and gallons) or Metric (kilometers and liters).

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Ford Tripminder Computer & Trip Odometer Guide - Owner's Manual Pages 14-15

Owner's manual instrumentation page describing trip odometer and Tripminder computer with display figure

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Scanned owner's manual page (Instrumentation) describing the trip odometer and Tripminder computer with a clock and message display figure.

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This two-page spread (pages 14–15) from a Ford owner's manual covers the vehicle's instrumentation, specifically the optional Trip Odometer and the optional Tripminder® Computer. Page 14 explains that the trip odometer is located in the instrument cluster with a reset button below it that returns the numbers to zero when depressed. It also lists the information provided by the Tripminder® Computer, located in the center of the instrument panel: time/day/date, elapsed time (hours, minutes, and seconds since reset), trip odometer (miles travelled), average trip speed, instantaneous fuel economy (current miles per gallon), average trip fuel economy, and fuel consumed. Page 15 includes a diagram of the Tripminder face showing its clock and message display, the top three buttons (S for Set, E/M for English/Metric units, and R for Reset), and the bottom four buttons (TIME, TRIP, ECON, FUEL). The text explains that units can be displayed in English (miles and gallons) or Metric (kilometers and liters), that the Tripminder operates with the ignition in ON or ACC, that Clock mode displays automatically at key-on, and that each of the bottom four buttons selects one of two functions, with the second function accessed by pressing the button a second time.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the trip odometer located and how do I reset it?: The trip odometer is in the instrument cluster. A reset button below the trip odometer returns the numbers to zero when depressed.
What information does the Tripminder Computer display?: Time, day and date; elapsed time (hours, minutes & seconds since reset); trip odometer (miles travelled); average trip speed; instantaneous fuel economy (current miles per gallon); average trip fuel economy; and fuel consumed.
What ignition position does the Tripminder need to operate?: The Tripminder operates with the ignition lock cylinder in the ON or ACC position. Each time the key is turned on, Clock mode is automatically displayed.
What do the Tripminder buttons do?: The top three buttons Set (S) or enter information, select English or Metric units (E/M), and Reset (R) information. The bottom four buttons (TIME, TRIP, ECON, FUEL) select the information desired; each selects one of two functions, with the second function chosen by pressing the same button a second time.
Can the Tripminder display metric units?: Yes. You can choose to display units of measure in either English (miles and gallons) or Metric (kilometers and liters).