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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Cruise Control...

My cruise has been out for quite some time now. I am leaving to go on a 700 round trip on August 1, so I need to resolve this problem. I know that my clock spring is out, so will the cruise not work until I fix this, or is there some way that I can bypass the clock spring and make the cruise control work? Any info on fixing the cruise would be great. Thanks guys.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Im not sure on the clock spring, but I do know that the following will cause your CC to malfunction:

-3rd brake light being burned out
-the sensor on your brake master cylinder has failed
-for standards, the sensor on your clutch pedal pushrod is prone to going out as well

Hope this helps.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Replace the clockspring,not hard to do.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Where can I get the clock spring from...
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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HI, I have one here that will fit your application. Here's a link to it below.

Ford Truck Clockspring
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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Thanks Tony...I will be ordering one from you soon. Does anyone have some instructions on how to take the steering wheel off to replace the spring.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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i would replace the clock spring first. Tony will take care of you
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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I need to know how to get the steering wheel apart and the airbag out.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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I found a link here for removing the steering wheel, I'll try to find it again for you.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:05 AM
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Here's the links to good how-tos.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...&albumid=37403
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/69...l-removal.html
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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Remember to always undo the battery too when working on electrical parts.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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thanks so much guys. If I order the clock spring from you on monday, Tony, will you be able to get it here before friday of next week.
 
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