Speed control help

[Jim Tarr]

Hello everyone....my speed control on my 2002 ST has been acting strange lately. Sometimes it functions as it should but lately, when I try to engage it for the highway the speed control light just blinks and won't engage. After a number of attempts it will finally come on and it works fine. This is happening a lot now as the temps get hotter...is that related or just a fluke? Any ideas on where to look to solve this problem would be appreciated. Thanks, Jim :banghead:

 

[TrainTrac]

It's most likely the cruise control cutout switch, located on the brake master cylinder. Costs about $20 from Amazon, and takes less than five minutes to replace. I had the same problem, and replaced min about two weeks ago. Here's a link for the part on Amazon, and also a link to a project showing how to replace it. The part # in the project is different. Use the part from Amazon.



<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-SW6349-Cruise-Control-Cutout/dp/B000IYIUD2/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1367338952&sr=1-1&keywords=sw6349/">Motorcraft SW6349 Cruise Control Cutout Switch</a>



<a href="http://www.mysporttrac.com/MySportTrac/projects/ReplacingRedCruiseControl.pdf">Replacing the Cruise Control Cutout Switch</a>

 

[DAVID REID 2]

FORD HAD A RECALL ON THAT UNIT.

 

[TrainTrac]

Not for all model years.

 

[swshawaii]

 

[Bob Floyd]

recalled or not the switch has failed in most of our vehicles replace it and all will be normal again..:driving:

 

[Bob McDonald]

And in most cases, the recalled Tracs did not get a new switch. They only had the fuse loom installed.

 

[Jim Tarr]

As usual, everyone on this site has been very helpful....again! Thank you all. This information will be helpful with fixing my problem I'm sure. I hope to be putting pictures of "my " new addition on here soon. I'm buying a orange 2004 adrenalin next week if all goes as planned.

Thanks again. Jim :banana: