I am having a problem with my 94 F150 5.0, my ABS light is blinking also horn and cruise not working. I have read about the clockspring problem and think that may be my problem. Does anyone know the reference numbers for any archive articles on replacement for this problem?? Any info is appreciated.

Thanks, Mike in Tampa

 

 

Mike,
Did you ever get any information on replacement of your clockspring. I also have a 94 Ford F150 5.0 pickup and this is the 2nd clockspring I have had to replace. I let the dealer do it the first time and cost me almost $300. I want to do it myself but I can't find any information step by step how to do it. Even my Chilton manual doesn't tell me. Any information would be a big help.

Thanks in advance.

Russell

 

This is straight from the service CD, but you can skip the "airbag simulator" stuff. I'm just leaving it in for anyone who might read this in the future & need that info.

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Most supplemental air bag restraint system diagnostic procedures will require the use of the system deactivation and system reactivation procedures described below. These procedures allow the removal of the driver side air bag module (043B13) from the vehicle, removing the risk of air bag deployment while diagnostics are performed.

The Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent is required to perform diagnosis and testing of the supplemental air bag restraint system. The air bag simulator is a 2 ohm resistor that must be used to simulate an air bag connection in the system as specified in the deactivation procedure. It is not acceptable to jump the air bag connection with a zero ohm jumper wire. If a zero ohm jumper wire is used, a system fault may be displayed (Diagnostic Trouble Code 34 or 35) according to the priority scheme.


Deactivation Procedure

1. Disconnect battery positive cable.

2. Wait one minute. This is the time required for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor (14B056) to deplete its stored energy.

3. Remove four nut and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel (3600).

4. Disconnect driver side air bag module connector.

5. Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent to vehicle harness at top of steering wheel.

6. Note: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

Connect battery positive cable.

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Removal

1. CAUTION: Make sure air bag sliding contact internal lock is engaged. Hub should not turn more than 45 degrees in either direction.

Make sure front wheels (1007) are in the straight-ahead position and steering column shaft alignment mark is at the 12 o'clock position.

2. Disconnect battery to starter relay cable (14300) for at least one minute to let the air bag backup power supply discharge.

3. Remove steering wheel (3600) as described in this section.

4. Remove steering column upper and lower steering column shrouds (3530) as described in this section.

5. Disconnect three air bag sliding contact electrical connectors from main wiring (14401) at steering column bend bracket.

6. Using door trim removal tool, remove air bag sliding contact electrical connectors from bend bracket.

7. CAUTION: Do not remove wire harness clips from wire bundle.

Using door trim removal tool, disconnect two wire harness clips from column.

8. Remove key warning buzzer contact and anti-theft contact from ignition lock cylinder pocket of steering column lock cylinder housing (3511).

9. Remove air bag sliding contact (14A664) by pushing snap back at 6 o'clock position first, then 3 o'clock position, then 12 o'clock position and remove from steering shaft.

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Installation

1. Make sure front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and steering column shaft alignment mark is at the 12 o'clock position.

2. Align air bag sliding contact to column shaft and mounting tabs and slide onto shaft. Push on air bag sliding contact to snap three tabs onto steering column tube flange.

3. Install air bag sliding contact cable clips into holes in steering column.

4. Install air bag sliding contact connector retainers into provided holes in steering column bend bracket.

5. Plug main wiring harness connectors into three air bag sliding contact connectors.

6. Install key warning buzzer contact and anti-theft contact into ignition lock cylinder pocket in steering column tube flange. Make sure contacts do not slip out of ignition lock cylinder pocket.

7. Install upper and lower steering column shrouds as described in this section.

8. Install steering wheel.

9. Note: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

Connect battery to starter relay cable. Refer to «Section 01-20B».

10. Verify air bag warning indicator operation.

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Reactivation Procedure

1. Disconnect battery positive cable.

2. Wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy.

3. Remove air bag simulator from vehicle harness connector at top of steering column. Reconnect driver air bag module connector. Position driver side air bag module on steering wheel and secure with four nut and washer assemblies (10mm). Tighten nut and washer assemblies 4-6 N-m (36-53 lb-in).

4. Note: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

Connect battery positive cable.

5. WARNING: THE AIR BAG SIMULATOR MUST BE REMOVED AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE RECONNECTED FOR THE SYSTEM TO BE REACTIVATED.

Prove out system.

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Prove Out System

Prove out system means to cycle the key from OFF to RUN and visually monitor the air bag indicator. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately six seconds and then turn off. If a system fault is present, the indicator will either fail to light, remain lit continuously or light in a flashing manner. The flashing manner may not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch (11572) has been turned from OFF to RUN. This is the time required for the air bag diagnostic monitor (14B056) to complete testing of the system. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and a system fault exists, a tone will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator will need to be serviced before further diagnosis can be done.

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