Cruise COntrol on a 99x

[Thunderterd]

First yes I did a search nothing relavent showed up...



I have a 99 xlt 4.0 ohc.

Issue is this:

When engadging cruis control nothing happens!

Light comes on but it just slowley loses speed the pedle is not being carried to hold speed.


No known vacuum leaks to speak of. no codes being thrown.


where should I start for trouble shooting?


thanks for the help guys!

 

[01EB5.0]

There have been a couple recalls on the cruise control of the V-6 engines. Yours may be part of that. i wuld get it checked out. They had issues with the cruise sticking at full throttle and cauing major accidents. Yours may be stuck at low throttle, but still, if it has not been serviced under warentee, i would get it looked at.

 

[01EB5.0]

First recall:

Make : FORD Model : EXPLORER Year : 1999
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V062001 Recall Date : MAR 30, 1999
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 898739
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Consequence:
IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
Notes:
A PRE-RELEASE WARNING LETTER THAT IDENTIFIED AN INTERIM FIX UNTIL THE PARTS FOR THE PERMANENT FIX BECAME AVAILABLE WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING MARCH 27, 1999. A SECOND OWNER NOTIFICATION, IDENTIFYING THE PERMANENT FIX WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING MAY 24, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).



And a second recall:

Make : FORD Model : EXPLORER Year : 1999
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V280000 Recall Date : AUG 04, 2003
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 448005
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
Consequence:
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 03S03. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 

[Alec]

First things first: make sure all the wiring and cables associated with the cruise module are intact.

 

[01EB5.0]

I think the recall isue it pretty serious and i would bring it in and just have them replace the cables if your truck has not had that done yet. A neighbor of mine had her cruise control stick on at about 3/4 throttle and she would not stop the truck. the brakes would not stop it...she was just burning them out. She ended up just throwing it in park at 50 MPH and ruining the drivetrain. This was a new 99 that she had only had for 8 months so she said she would never drive that explorer again and somehow she ended up getting a 2000 Explorer from ford.

 

[Thunderterd]

Originally posted by Alec
First things first: make sure all the wiring and cables associated with the cruise module are intact.

That was the first thing I did....




computer is acting normal just no pedal actuation...


I am going to check the Vin with my Dealer to verify the recall has been done!