Cruise Control switch

[Badspell68]

Yes this is a common issue with these buttons, not only do they get melted in the sun, but they have absolutely NO support about halfway down the on button, so every time you press it it breaks a little more. I had the same issue with my '01 Sport, so I got some new ones. Check out my post! (here)
I got my buttons (don't worry, ford OEM) from Amazon.com (yeah, I was shocked that they have auto parts too...)

there are 2 versions, luckily you can use the "make sure it fits" gadget to tell the difference

check it out!
Here
and
Here

and by the way the buttons listed here are made with a different material that DOESN'T melt

I know this is an old post, but I'm having the same problem....Which one of these replacements is for a 97 explorer?

 

[Badspell68]

This place has had to find items.
Bulb part number = e5ry-13466-ba
Found the bulbs here:

 

[Flick75]

I know this is an old post, but I'm having the same problem....Which one of these replacements is for a 97 explorer?

It's the second link in your quote from gold_expl, Motorcraft p/n SW5919.

 

[eugene75]

ford explorer 1997 eddie bauer cruise control switch i have the same problem how can a remplace this thing? help please mu car doenot look good!!!!!!!!!!!!!like this