Cruise Control

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Hollon71

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Question. On my '99, when I set the Cruise Control, the Cruise Control turns on. BUT, the Cruise Control does NOT set.

Any suggestions?

Thank you In Advance!!!!
 

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Well I know that I ha e to turn on my Cruise first, then hit the set button (or +/-) buttons. It is possible the buttons don't work. Do you get the green cruise light to illuminate on the dash?
It will not set if your speed is less than 25mph.
 

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If I’m not mistaken, the light is green. Over 2 weeks ago, it worked. Some how, it stopped working.
 

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You may want to make sure the brake pedal switch is working properly. If the brake switch thinks the brakes are applied it will cancel the cruise or never let it "set" to begin with.

-Rod
 

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You may want to make sure the brake pedal switch is working properly. If the brake switch thinks the brakes are applied it will cancel the cruise or never let it "set" to begin with.

-Rod
I don't know. I will be going out of town next week and will go by by brother-in-laws ford dealership and will have him check it out. It's gonna suck driving 2 hours without using cruise control. LOL
 

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Here is a test you can run:

Self-Test Diagnostics

WARNING: THIS TEST IS A KEY ON ENGINE OFF (KOEO) TEST ONLY THAT IS CONDUCTED IN PARK ONLY WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE FULLY ENGAGED.

Enter Self-Test Diagnostics by depressing the speed control OFF switch while turning the ignition key ON, ensuring engine does not start and is not running. The speed control indicator on the instrument panel will flash once to indicate that speed control module entered the diagnostic mode. Five additional flashes at this point indicate a defective speed control servo. Release the OFF switch.

Press the remaining switches in this sequence: ON, RESUME, COAST, and SET/ACCEL.

IF ON, RESUME, COAST, AND SET/ACCEL SWITCHES ARE NOT DEPRESSED WITHIN 5 SECONDS AFTER ENTERING THE DIAGNOSTICS MODE, THE MODULE TIMES OUT AND THE PROCEDURE MUST BE STARTED OVER.

The speed control indicator lamp will flash as each switch is depressed. Press each switch in the sequence immediately after the indicator light goes out for the previous switch.

A lamp flash with the last button (SET/ACCEL) indicates that the STATIC test passed. If the lamp does not flash with the last button and there are no additional flashes of the lamp, the switch is defective.

If the lamp does not flash with the last button, and additional flashes occur, follow the chart below for trouble codes:

2 Flashes - BPP defective, circuit is defective, brake applied.
3 Flashes - Deactivator switch is open or circuit defective.
4 Flashes - Vehicle speed out of range.
Immediately after the static test has passed, the speed control servo will then perform a dynamic test automatically by actuating the throttle lever from 1 mm to 10 mm of travel from the idle position. During the dynamic throttle pull, observe throttle movement to witness any binding or sticking of actuator cable, proper connection of actuator cable to throttle lever, and ensure throttle returns back to idle position. If improper connection and/or binding or sticking of actuator is observed, go to Symptom Chart.

Return ignition switch to the OFF position and proceed to Symptom Chart.
 

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These are the codes my car was showing the other day.

A lot of it has to do with the transmission, of course.IMG 5094
 

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