1997 Aerostar. The cruise control stopped working.

[speleopower]

My cruise control konked out last weekend.
No other issues noted with my van when it stopped working. Before I go and start digging into the problem I was wondering if there is some common or consistant failure points I should look at.
My van is a '97 with a 3.0L engine, cargo.

The cruise control worked one minute then just stopped functioning. I'm hoping it is something fairly simple.

Thanks-Scott
p.s. my van turned 225000 a couple weeks ago as well! I can't afford a new car right now so I really want to keep this thing running for another couple years.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Did you check the fuse?

 

[mmerlinn]

The clock springs for the cruise control have a habit of breaking. Takes about an hour to change it. If your horn no longer works, you probably need to replace the clock spring assembly.

 

[speleopower]

Fuse is good. Horn works. Not sure of the issue yet. Ran into steering issues.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check the switch contacts behind the cruise control buttons.

 

[speleopower]

Ok will do.