Nvm it's only explorers not STs. Plus it's only to like 2002-3
I just recently bought a 2002 ST was this vehicle involved in the recall? Should I check and see if the switch is black instead of orange?
...Should have spilled some brake fluid on brake deactivation switch...
Hello, im new to this forum and would like to say that it is very helpful. I have a 2001 sport trac and the recall has not been performed. I have the orange rectangular switch. I also do not have access to a ford dealership. My question is: does unplugging the switch solve my problem? My cruise control doesnt work anyways and i have no need for it. Thanks
Please make sure you get your Explorer checked or updated with this recall. If you have the old Cruise Control Deactivation Switch, it's possible that brake fluid can leak and then catch on fire.
According to the link below this affects 2nd Generation Explorers from 1995 until 2002. So it's hard to say at what point the 1st Generation Sport Tracs got the newer safer switch and don't need this recall. But definitely my 2001 Sport Trac needed this recall.
http://www.ford.com/dynamic/metatag...peed-control-deactivation-switch-recall-09s09
This is a picture of the harness installed by a dealership on my 2000 Explorer Limited for this recall.
I know some members have replaced the actual switch. Notice how my switch is an Orange color. I believe the newer safer switches are black.
Have to resurrect this old thread - over the year I've had my Ex, have been trying to find out if I have the bad harness or switch on the master cylinder that was recalled. Ford site no help, as it's a very OLD recall. But then my Ex is old too! I've no problem with replacing it myself, just would like to actually try cruise control without causing a fire! Not sure if the good switch would be orange or black, or either. Any help and advice welcomed!Unplugging the switch will eliminate the risk of catching fire. BTW your CC probably doesn't work because your deactivation switch is bad. I'd had the recall done. Later the CC had stopped working and then I noticed the switch was leaking brake fluid. Ford the replaced the switch and the CC worked again.
I just looked at mine and the switch is Orange in color and has the harness all ford replaced for the recall years ago!Have to resurrect this old thread - over the year I've had my Ex, have been trying to find out if I have the bad harness or switch on the master cylinder that was recalled. Ford site no help, as it's a very OLD recall. But then my Ex is old too! I've no problem with replacing it myself, just would like to actually try cruise control without causing a fire! Not sure if the good switch would be orange or black, or either. Any help and advice welcomed!