It is because of the backlighting method used to light the gauges on the SVT. It washes out against the white gauges when there is low light. Turn your dimmer down at dusk until it is dark enough for the rear lighting to shine through.

1998 Silver Frost SVT Contour born on...8/28/01[/i]
American Iron Shootout Radial Tire 2 Class Champion, Cecil County Dragway April 20, 2002