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Apr 20, 2006 | 04:40 PM

BlueOvalFitter

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Cruise control problems

Ever since i've had the cruise control recall done on my F150,its been hesitant each time I try to set the accelerator.It seems to hesitate for just a second before finally working.This morning I tried to set it and it would not work.I usually set it for 70 mph,so I figured if I try another speed it would work; nothing! I tried it again this evening and still nothing.Then,I tried one more time and it worked.......and continued after several more cycles of off and on....until the last try; it stopped working!Any ideas on where to start looking for a fix?

Apr 20, 2006 | 04:41 PM

bigdaddyII

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I would look for a fix right back at the dealership that performed the recall on it.

Apr 20, 2006 | 04:46 PM

projectSHO89

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Look for a blown fuse link in the recall's harness or an open disconnect switch.

It's pretty much impossible for the recall work alone to have caused your current symptoms.

Steve

Apr 20, 2006 | 04:50 PM

BlueOvalFitter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by projectSHO89

an open disconnect switch.

Steve

Steve,can you please be more specific?

Apr 20, 2006 | 09:05 PM

projectSHO89

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Power for the electronics of the cruise module all goes through the cruise disconnect switch on the master cylinder.

If either the fusible link has opened (leaky switch) or the switch is open, the cruise mosule looses power.

The recall added the fuse link harness because 1) the switch leaks and causes short circuits and 2) the circuit is ALWAYS HOT on a 20A circuit, which means the truck can burn up at any time...

Steve

Apr 21, 2006 | 04:40 PM

BlueOvalFitter

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I took the connection off the switch and blew it out with air and lubed it with CRC QD spray.It worked fine today.I'll post back later if it continues to work.