one of the bad ford decisions
One of, yes. Significant, not hardly.
How about no drain plugs on either the front or rear differential on the company's premier off-road vehicle?
How about a plastic shift fork in the transfer case?
How about back-up lights that are notoriously inadequate?
How about a "locking" system for the spare tire that's a complete joke?
How about a "locking" system for the tailgate that's a complete joke?
Compared to these, the absence of redundant illuminated gear indicators is utterly trivial.