cruise control not working

[fordexplo01]

So my cruise control wont work the left side the on off switch lights up and works and the right side doesnt all the set and stuff. when i bought it it worked but didnt light up so i took it apart to check the bulb and put it back in and now it wont work is there a fuse or something i can check or do i need to go buy a new module

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Do you have any problems with the horn or a flashing air bag light? That could indicate a bad clock spring.

 

[fordexplo01]

no i dont everything works but the set accel and decel module

 

[BrooklynBay]

The switch might be bad.

 

[fordexplo01]

k thanks

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome once again

 

[farmtruckman]

similar cruise control problems

Brooklyn Bay, what you describe is what I am experiencing on my 95XLT. I have no horn and no power on to both cruise control switches. What is a "bad clock spring" and how do I replace it? I know how to remove the cc switches and airbag but still haven't gotten around to it. Also, I assume airbag is working since inflation light comes on when vehicle started and then goes out as normal.

Any suggestions before I order new cc switches

 

[BrooklynBay]

The clock spring is the part with the rotary contacts. It's a fragile part. You have to open the steering column, and remove the steering wheel with the air bag to get to it. Disconnect your battery, and wait a minimum of 10 minutes for the power in the air bag module to drain. Your air bag could deploy if you do it too soon.

 

[farmtruckman]

clock spring question

BB,

Before I crack this open, had a few questions. Do you think that the spring broke or just stop making contact? So the cruise and the horn make contact through the spring? I assume that Ford has the replacement part and I don't have to lurk through junk yards.

Thanks for shedding the light on an area that I wouldn't of looked at.

FTM

 

[my98nnj]

Check the switch on the master cylinder too.
It's known to fail and when it does, cruise will not engauge.