Cruise Control

[TheGuyWho]

Its been a while since ive been on here. Been playing too much golf and not getting online much. Haha
Anyways, ive got an issue with my cruise control not working. It was working, and it recently stopped. Checked the fuses, and all are fine. All the buttons light up, etc… I just discovered that I also have a leaking master cylinder. I have read that the two can be connected as there is a cruise control switch connected to the master cylinder. Does anyone have any experience with this? New master cylinder is ineviteable as mine is leaking, but will I also need to replace the speed sensor computer as well?
Trucks an 02 Thanks.

 

[CARO'S98EB]

there is a recall for the leaking cruise deactivation switch on the M/C. If you hve not had it done DO IT NOW the leak can short out and burn your expy up. if it has then check the jumper harness that was installed it has fuses in it that blow if the switch leaks and shorts. check the connector at the switch on the M/C for leakage.

 

[TheGuyWho]

there is a recall for the leaking cruise deactivation switch on the M/C. If you hve not had it done DO IT NOW the leak can short out and burn your expy up. if it has then check the jumper harness that was installed it has fuses in it that blow if the switch leaks and shorts. check the connector at the switch on the M/C for leakage.

Do you have pictures of where exactly everything is located?

And how do I figure out if mine is eligeable for the recall or not?

 

[CARO'S98EB]

no I dont but it is on the very front top of master cyl. it screws in and has a 2 wire connector. if it has a flat connector the both sides sqeeze in to release it that is the original style switch. if it is like a rounded sqrare and only one tab must be pushed it is the new style and does not need switched. if you have the old style and a jumper wire with zip ties the recall has been done. it has a fuse or fuses built in it. if you have a leak in the switch connector you need a new switch and need to test the jumper harness for a blown fuse. I would call your local dealer[ or stop by] and give the service dept your vin and tell them if it is leaking[even if it has already been done] and ask if this is covered under the recall.

 

[TheGuyWho]

Ok, thanks bud!

 

[TheGuyWho]

So, mine looks like this…






And there was no recall listed for my vehicle on Ford's website. So this is supposed to mean that mine has been done already. But from what ive been reading up on there are actually two separate fixes for the recall itself. One was the actual sensor, and one was the inline breaker fuse. It looks to me like my truck has the same "old" sensor that it came with (which is what was responsible for catching fire) and it now has the inline breaker fuse attached.

 

[K5rnt]

My cruse quit working on my 97 f150. Same deal I checked the fuses and all looked good. Well I noticed that the reservoir was over full. So I wicked out some fluid with a red shop rag and now it works again. Don't know why but I ain't complaining.

 

[KC Dave]

Depended on the dealer.. Ford's fix was to add the inline fuse and thus IF the issue did occur, it blew the fuse and they werent liable for burning your ride to the ground.. However, if the dealer knew you, some would replace the switch. By the way, the Red one was the "bad" switch, the replacement is black. I have had the fuse installed on 2 trucks, but the dealer replaced the switch on our 04 Freestar at the time.

 

[CARO'S98EB]

yes yours has the old switch and has the fused jumper on it. pull the connector off is there brake fluid leaked into the connector? if there is then replace the switch [will be new style with a jumper harness]. try it with the fuse jumper in place if it works then ok it not by pass the fuse jumper and try if that fixes it the fuse is blown in the jumper. if not you have another problem.

 

[TheGuyWho]

Heres the fix for everything. Pretty inexpensive too.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IYLZDO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[CARO'S98EB]

that is the new switch and jumper new style. I still like to run the fused jumper with it, because even though this is a new design there is still a fuse problem with those wires.

 

[dscott01]

Easy fix!

Its been a while since ive been on here. Been playing too much golf and not getting online much. Haha
Anyways, ive got an issue with my cruise control not working. It was working, and it recently stopped. Checked the fuses, and all are fine. All the buttons light up, etc… I just discovered that I also have a leaking master cylinder. I have read that the two can be connected as there is a cruise control switch connected to the master cylinder. Does anyone have any experience with this? New master cylinder is ineviteable as mine is leaking, but will I also need to replace the speed sensor computer as well?
Trucks an 02 Thanks.

I had the same problem myself with that damn thing and was pulling my hair out (whats left!) Anyways, the recall will replace the fusible harness but NOT the deactivation swith on top of the master cylinder. Get that part, Napa $20 and it takes bout 5 minutes to put it on, I believe its a 5/8 wrench and easy access. I LIVE ON cruise control out here in Nevada! Good luck. Scott

 

[Robert A]

I just bought a replacement for mine because it was leaking oil and my cruise control stopped working but I have a question . Do I have to bleed the brakes when I replace the cruise control deactivation switch ?

 

[brockncole]

You shouldn't have to bleed the entire system. I did the switch on my 2001 F-150, all I did was pumped up the brakes and crack the new swith and let the air bleed out from there. That is what my parts guy said to do. It worked.

 

[TheGuyWho]

I should have updated this thread...

This job was actually super easy. Takes me longer to wash the car, then put the new sensor on. You don't have to bleed the brakes or anything like that. Its just a simple plug and play, cut off the old Ford wiring disaster, and your good to go. I sprayed down the area with brake cleaner after I was done so that I could see if anything else was leaking or if the sensor started to leak again after I replaced it. Everything is still in good shape! BTW, I bought the new sensor from Ford, because it was the same price as the local auto parts store. So I would recommend getting the Ford part. If you have the time to wait, you can even find the new Ford sensor online for about $12 brand new!

 

[eastmonsoon]

Thanks for the info! I just did my 2001 in like 5 minutes. Longest part was finding the right wrench.