Cruise Control and Radio quit at the same time

[Nexus61779]

I bought a 2004 Expedition (Eddie Bauer) not long ago, and of course it was an as-is since it was used. Last night I let it idle for a little bit, after I was down the road again a little ways I noticed the radio wasn't on, and wouldn't turn on. I then went to turn the cruise on and same thing, it would't do anything. Is there something that controls both? It seems really odd that they would both fo out at the exact same time. Any help or ideas would be great... Thank you

 

[Bedrck47]

Welcome to the Forum

Have you checked the fuses? And if so how did you check them??

 

[Nexus61779]

I did run a quick check last night using a test light, I have power on both sides of all the fuses, but one or two, and those have no power on either side. So I figured they probably weren't supposed to?

 

[Bedrck47]

Some fuses will have power at all times Some will only have power when the key is in either the start or run position.

Would all depend on how you check the fuses and if the engine was off or on.

Do you have the owners manual so you can see what the fuse position number was??

if you don't have the owners manual you can download a copy at

owner.ford.com

 

[Nexus61779]

I had the vehicle running at the time, and yeah, I have the manual with it. I'll take a look later and get back to you. Thank you

 

[Bedrck47]

Can you read and understand wiring diagrams?

http://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/factory-service-manuals.25089/

 

[Nexus61779]

With the vehicle running all fuses appear to be good, although fuse 7 has no power to it.

 

[Bedrck47]

Fuse #7 is for the radio. It should only have power to it when the key is in the START position.

Has any work been done to the expy in the area of the fuse box?

Remove the kick panel that covers the fuse box and check the ground connection its below and to the right of the fuse box.
Make sure it is clean and tight.