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Sep 11, 2013 | 04:46 PM

rsattler

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Cruise Control Install issue

Well I finally got around to installing the cruise control in my pickup. With the help of the shop manuals, everything went pretty smoothly. Some items were pretty vague but I was able to figure them all out with one caveat:

The final part - the actuator cable to the throttle linkage. There does not appear to be anywhere on the throttle linkage on my truck to connect the cable. Pretty weird - would seem to be an issue for aftermarket kits also unless they change the throttle linkage.

Anyone have a 1999 or older Ranger with an OEM cruise control? Would really like to get a pic of the throttle linkage so I can show it to my Ford dealer to see if we might find a part to make the cruise control work. Or perhaps a part number for the correct one with the point to connect the cable onto?

I've posted more photo's of the linkage in my gallery, just click on my name in the header to view.

Thanks for the help!

BTW - I originally posted a question regarding member recommendations here - thanks to all the replies there! https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...endations.html

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Sep 11, 2013 | 10:05 PM

Hank85713

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most of the cables attach to just the end that you took the picture of. Nothing special. Mine is a band around the red part which connects via bolt a chain which has a ball end like a regular ball chain like are used for nail clippers etc which connects to the cable which is hooked to a bracket.

Sep 11, 2013 | 10:30 PM

rsattler

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Thanks for the reply! I think I will try to fashion something similar, perhaps from a kit at the local auto parts store and give it a go. You don't happen to have a photo do you? No worries in any case.

After a lot of digging, the cable I have is for a post-2001 Ranger and has a different end than the '98-'00 version. I'm still trying to find the right cable but will give this a shot in the meantime. I really don't want to keep throwing money at this

This forum has some very helpful people! Thanks!

Sep 14, 2013 | 09:12 PM

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In the above photo, I think I see the CC Cable plastic eyelet, it snaps onto the throttle cable pivot attachment fitting.
There should be 2 molded fittings on the upper intake manifold, 1 for the throttle cable, one for the cruise control cable, to keep them steady, tight & aligned parallel going forward to the throttle plate arm attach pivot point. On my 99 4.0L, the cruise control cable aligns with & rides atop the throttle cable at the arm attach point.
The red ending on the throttle cable is on top, the plastic snap on filling is facing down & snaps on where the throttle cable does & it has a curved support that lays on the throttle cable casing OD .

Apr 22, 2015 | 02:45 PM

rsattler

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Sorry for the delay in response to all the fine help here in this forum!

I was able to acquire the correct actuator cable using the part number in the shop manual. My Ford dealer had it in stock and it fits like a glove. I was able to get this system up and working in a few days (you could probably do it faster than me!).

I did have all the correct brackets for holding the cable in place.

The only thing that does not work at the moment is the Cruise Control light in the dashboard. Without taking the dash panel out, I am assuming that the lightbulb is simply missing due to not being part of the original build. It would be a nice convenience, but I have not taken the dash apart to make the light work.

Thanks again to everyone for the assistance.