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Hi just wanted to stop by and say Thank You so much. I was having intermittent issues with my cruise control and I ran across your video and did exactly what you said and $27.00 and 30 minutes later my cruise control was working perfectly. Thanks again for your knowledge and helpful video

@FordTechMakuloco

9 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@luv2wire

5 жыл бұрын

Die brake fluid leak out when you remove the old one?

This video is most appreciated! I was able to replace this de activator switch on my Ford E350, and now my Cruise Control works every single time. It was a cheap easy fix. I had had this looked at some time ago where the mechanic pulled out the switches on my steering wheel and blew them out with compressed air and this did not correct the problem. After watching this video I took the chance on replacing this switch as I also came to learn that my Cruise Control issue could also be the mechanism in the steering column that might need replacing.

Thanks for putting together the video. I made up a test harness after watching it, and the deactivation switch was OL all the time. Replaced 0.00 and OL with brakes-Cruise works perfect. Thanks again for putting together the great video.

@FordTechMakuloco

9 жыл бұрын

Robert vanhouten Awesome!

Thanks for the video! We just bought our son a 2002 Mazda B3000 and found that the cruise control is inoperative. Using your video, I was able to troubleshoot it by ohming out the sensor, which was open at all times. Part's on order and will be installed asap. Thanks again!

believe it or not, both third brake light bulbs were out. replaced them and cruise is back working!

Thanks for the video! fixed my 99 ranger in about 5 minutes of wrench time. It seriously took me longer to go get the part. Couldn't solve this frustrating problem until I found your video. saved me time and money , Thanks!

Thank you. I changed my pressure switch and now my cruise control works properly again.

Man, So glad I found this video. Have an '02 Ranger that the cruise would work intermittently. Had a trip coming up (900 miles) that I was dreading. Replaced this part, and cruise worked the whole time. Thank you!

Just did this replacement on a 2000 Excursion V-10 and I worked great. My symptoms were no cruise functions and no cruise light on the dash. After the change all cruise functions were restored but still no light. I can live without the light. Thank you for posting this video.

Thanks! The brake switch was an open circuit when I tested it,, and a new switch fixed my cruise control. Power Ford in Albuquerque had told me that it was "probably" an ABS module problem, and wanted $850 to order the part and replace it. They still charged me $160 "restocking fee" after I told them that it wasn't the problem. Grrrr.

So helpful and that was exactly my problem. Thanks a lot man. Make one about the abs light and brake light coming on intermittently please.

I Just replaced my switch and it is working well now. Thanks for the help!Tom

Thanks so much for the video I just replaced mine hoping it was the issue and it was! I didn't bleed the brakes like you said but for others. You might want to know it will start spewing brake fluid when you take it off so be prepared with the new one to swap quick.

Another possibility for an inoperative cruise control system on some Ford trucks with a manual transmission is a bad clutch pedal position switch. Many thanks for this video :)

@Really658

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your comment it seems that when I bypassed my clutch switch. Haven't had cruise since... I'll try again.

@chaser9889

11 ай бұрын

Droppin' bombs over here

Thank you, that is exactly what i have been looking for.

When i have trouble with my ford i come to your channel Thank You Man 👍🏽

Wow, came upon your video while looking for something else but after viewing this video I now realised someone had installed the wrong master brake cylinder installed on my Super duty truck using a master w/o this sensor on it. Had just ordered and received a new master but with 3 ports on it yet no one including Cardone manufacturing knew what the third opening was for! Now I'll need to get the sensor and put my truck back to what it should have been from the start. THANK YOU So much sir!

Just did this to my work truck and you are awesome! Thanks a ton

thanks for the video. Got me going the right direction. Ordered part of amazon as local shop did not have one with the correct connection. I think it was $25.00. Was able to still use the installed fuse line placed on the truck from the recall. Only took 5 minutes to change and now there is cruise. Thanks so much. Saved me a bunch of $$$$$. 2000 f250 V10 crewcab.

Well a big thank you for this video. I now have cruise on my 2000 f-250 super duty. Going to make pulling my camper a lot easier.Just want to add that you have to replace the the harness with that has the two fuses and not just the switch itself. Worked from what I hear the 1st time in years. Thanks again.

My cruise is out, Thanks for the info. this is a good place to start.

Thanks for this video. Just replaced the switch on my Excursion and now I have fully functioning cruise control!

Thank you, fixed my 02 f250 in 5 minutes. Saved me $$$$

Thank you for the share. Been trying to figure this one out.

Was having this problem in my 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0l v6 AWD cruise would work sometimes, then not at all. Went through your steps of checking the continuity and voila, switch on brake master cylinder DOA. Looked like original one, pretty cruddy looking. Replaced with a carquest/BWD from advance auto. Works like a champ now. Have used several videos of yours to diagnose problems in this truck. I just bought it used, so working the bugs out still. Anyhow thanks for all you do to educate us DIYers out here. It is much appreciated to save us some money.

@FordTechMakuloco

9 жыл бұрын

heckmancs No problem!

Thanks! This fixed the cruise control in my E-150. Garage wanted $800+ to replace the cruise control servo, when all it needed was a $25 part and 10 minutes of my time.

Great explanation. Very easy to hear and understand. I hope this works for me. I will chime back in if this fixed my cruise.

Just the info I needed - thank you!

Saved me buying a steering wheel switch. Had no idea this switch even tied into the Cruise, makes sense when you explain it. Funny thing is, I just hooked Forscan up and found a stored code for brake switch and had my wife verify the brake lights were coming on. I was a little befuddled about the code until seeing this video, now it makes sense. No cruise and a code for a brake switch, bought the new cutout without even testing continuity. Thanks!

Thank you for this video! I just made this repair on my E-150. My cruise now functions again. Took me 10 minutes

Thanks for the video. I had Ford do the last one, but am going to try it myself this time. New one ordered from Amazon.

thank you for the information very helpful

Thanks the information. I plan to check this out. My brother has a 2002 ford escort zx2 that cruise control doesn't work. I checked all fuses, tested OK.

Easiest repair ive ever done. Thanks. Your videos are amazing man.

This is why I subscribe! NAPA had it in stock CCS1, Cruise control release switch, $20.09 Plus tax. My cruise was totally in active with no life at all on the dash. Remember, it is two different size wrenches standard to take the old one off, and put the new one on.

Thanks for the information works great again ,i tested the old one with the engine off, and it tested ok . with the engine running it failed .

I can see by the extended harness and Ford stickers onto a new switch portal on the front of my master cylinder, that this must've been the recall done to this 98 Explorer of mine back in '07 (confirmed with selling dealer to old owner). My light started flashing on the dash last night and I noticed the cruise control also had stopped working. Since I hardly use it anyway, I just pulled the fuse (#10....3rd row down from top, 2nd from left on inside panel by driver door). That stopped the light and I'm good to go. Brake lights, everything still work fine. I'm good! Thanks for your video. Gave me confidence to shut that light up without an expensive trip to a mechanic!

Thanks for the video's they help alot.I have a 04 explore limited v6 and my cc and engien shuts of when going up small hills on highway.I wonder if this may be the problem.

Thanks Bro, extremely helpful video, unplugged the sensor and check for corrosion and didn't find any, drove the truck and it works every now and then so finally a Month after first seeing this Video I went out and bought the correct switch for my truck and BAM it works great.If it wasn't for the author of this Video I would never had spent the $35, it saved me hundreds if I went to a shop.

Just what I've been looking for thank you.

Thanks for your help, it is greatly appreciated. Always come to your videos for Ford Expertise.

@rodmauldin

6 жыл бұрын

Applied your fix today and voila, CRUISE CONTROL is BACK. Thanks!

hay thanks a lot that help me out a lot now it works

Thanks for the video post. I have owned my 2006 E250 for 2 years. Even though this video is 10 years old, it is still very relevant. I replaced this switch without any other diagnosis, and it didn't solve the problem. My mistake was that I didn't take the first step of checking the fuse first. The fuse was blown and replacing it solved the problem. Always remember the basic first steps. Luckily my mistake only cost me the low price of the switch.

Sure enough, this was the problem on my 2000 Explorer..... thanks for posting.

@irenecentral-florida5893

3 жыл бұрын

Your vehicle is on that list for the faulty cruise control deactivation switch.

Great description, easy fix. Thanks for the help

This fixed my cruise on 1997 f150 great video

It worked. Thank you very much.

Thanks for the video, fixed my cruise in 5 minutes

thank you, found you helpful, several time's.

That did it, thanks!! Am I wrong to be concerned about air in the brake lines? When installing new switch down onto fitting, there's got to be a bubble of air trapped inside, in the bottom cavity of switch housing. I wish I'd thought to first drip some brake fluid into the switch there, then install = bubble-free. Either way, everything seems to be workin' fine now!

I had an intermittent issue with my cruise control on my 2010 F350. I changed the front switch (code reader read switch b I believe?) on the bottom of the master cylinder called the cruise control switch Part number CCS12 from Lordco in Canada. Part costed about 40.00 compared to the one I was quoted on from the Ford dealer for 450.00. When I changed it out hardly any fluid came out of the master cylinder and I had it changed out in about 10 min. Cruise control has worked ever time ever since I changed it out and its been a few weeks now. Thanks for this video and I hope my info helps some else out.

Easy fix for my 2002 F250- the location of the switch was different than the video but was able to locate and change the switch easily. Thank you for the video.

@BadWolf1958

4 жыл бұрын

i have a 2004 f150. where did you find your switch?

@socalbail99

4 жыл бұрын

It was right on the master cylinder.

I changed this pressure switch on my 2007 Ford F250 diesel. What is the other sensor sticking it of the master cylinder? If this is a redundant switch, can I replace it with the same sensor that is on the front of the master cylinder? Thank you for the videos FordTechMakuLoco. They have been a huge help.

Thank you F.T.M. I just replaced that switch and the wires on my 99 Ford Expedition. The instructions on the little blue tag that is attached to the original wires say to replace them with new ones. But luck, it still doesn't work. I'm going to do that continuity test. Thank you for that idea.

I replaced this switch, but it did not help my 2001 Windstar. What do I do next? By the way, your video on how to do a Taurus heater core was awesome. I followed it to do mine. It made everything so easy. Thank you.

Wow, thank you very much. My 99 Windstar cruise hasn't worked for a year. Looking through AllDataPro with a code that said it was a speed sensor led me nowhere. I have no clue why I didn't pull a schematic or even do more online research to remedy this. I stumbled upon your video, jumped the socket leads (for troubleshooting purposes only) and sure enough, it's that switch. I even think there is a recall because my switch and connector are under the master cylinder. The recall fix adds a pigtail extender to get the connection away from possible brake fluid intrusion....will check with Ford before spending the $20 bucks....again, thanks!!!

Thanks for the test instructions.

@peterblakey2647

7 жыл бұрын

Gregarious3 f

Works great. Thanks!

2005 Ford Freestar. I pulled the wire loose put a jumper in the connector. Got on the road. After months of not working, it now works perfectly. Ordered new brake fluid pressure switch. Thanks a lot. I expected to have to push "off" to turn off cruise, not so. It turned off when brake was pressed just like normal.

@jimfrieday6831

6 жыл бұрын

Just make sure you don't leave the jumper in after performing the test. With the jumper in place the cruise control will not disengage when the brake is applied. You'll need to press OFF to get out of cruise control mode (with the jumper in place).

@TruckerGuy135

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Frieday Read his last sentence. It still turns off with the primary foot pedal switch. This one is meant as a backup

Just used this a reference on a 93 e350 body with a Shasta RV on the back. Nice unit, cruise doesn’t work. Going to test this switch as soon as I get to work, hopefully it’s the issue. Thanks!

Great advice I checked out everything but these switches are hiding on the OBS Ford. Thanks a bunch.

💥awesome thanks!

Hey, your not going to believe this, but here’s what happened. I had my cruise control go out the other day and went to look under the dash where my switch is, (2005 F150). I remembered someone had said something about their break pedal on a video and checked mine. That wasn’t my problem, but it got me thinking and I thought about checking my emergency break for some reason and pulled up on the release and low and behold it released a little, I must have hit my pedal at some point. Not enough to set the break, but about two clicks worth to trigger that switch. My cruise control went right back to working.. Who knew???

I would like to say thank you it fixed my 2000 Ford f150 four-wheel drive changing the switch fix both the cruise control and the four-wheel drive not engaging problem with one switch.

Interesting, I actually have a code for it but I couldn't get a straight answer where it's located. Thanks for the video!

Great video, I’ve replaced that switch twice both had the same reading. Both have continuity but when I hit the brake pedal it does change and still has continuity.. I’m lost tbh..

Thank You Very Much! I fixed my problem in five minutes and it only cost me $60.00. 04/02/2021

Spraying CFC Contact Cleaner on the Elec. Connector worked for me.

I replaced the switch and I now have my cruise back, however, I believe my MC is leaking brake fluid from this point, which is why the switch failed in the first place. I cleaned up all the fluid around the new part and connector. If it continues to leak, can I use some plumber's tape to seal the connection? Or will I have to replace my MC? Any suggestions? Thanks for the videos, you have been extremely helpful!!!

Hi again, thanks for responding about my ford lariat. I don't have the code retrieval meter to pull codes. I was hoping for blown fuse or something. I will check for video on how to get to the steering wheel switches, maybe an ohm meter would determine a bad switch and get a part if needed. Thanks again

@FordTechMakuloco

9 жыл бұрын

They actually don't even show us specs for the resistance anymore now that I check. Autozone will be able to pull codes for you, check for codes P0579 or P0581

Hey Brother.... thank you. 1999 Ford F350. Cruise stopped working, nada, nothing. $26 bucks Oreilly Auto. 5 minutes and vola'.... cruise control. One note though... it did seem to be leaking too. Not sure what that meant, and I also had no continuity.

Thank you very helpful

Brian, will the Amazon "Trucks" part you linked for sensor work for a 2004 Expedition?

I have a 2002 navigator. noticed this particular piece is leaking brake fluid. I've noticed the pig tail had been sliced before does the connector need to be replaced too? on the Amazon listing it does show a new connector. just wasn't sure.. good video

So my 2005 Ford Expedition should be a little different than the one pictured? My cruise control just died and I thought it was just the switch on the steering wheel. Should I replace both? You are a saving grace with my Expedition and I thank you.

I personally have been extremely blessed because I have owned Fords from the 1960s to 2010 from cars to f150 f250 f350 to SUVs and have never experienced any sort of cruise control problems of any kind.

How do I connect my ohm meter to do the continuity test of the de-activator pressure switch

thank you ! thank you ! thank you sir.

I'm diagnosing a 2007 E150, 4.6L van. The RED brake light stays lite up on the dash and will not go out. E brake switch is operating properly, I tested it. Master cylinder is full with fresh fluid. Brakes are functioning properly. Could the pressure sensor in the master cylinder be stuck OL and cause the light to stay on? I can't get any leads on the sensor to test it because it's hanging upside down like the one in this video. There is a float inside the reservoir but no electrical connection. I dont have a wiring diagram so is there anything else I am overlooking that could effect this circuit? BTW, master cyl switch connector has good power 12v on one wire when unplugged. Should the Ebrake switch also have 12v on one terminal because I am not getting any voltage on either wire? Thanks Brian

My 1995 Ranger Factory Wiring Diagram for the cruise control circuit shows the Cruise Deactivation Switch as normally open, and the "BOO" Brake On/Off switch as normally open. Is it possible that some of these are manufactured as normally open for older vehicles such as my 1995 model? Great video. Thanks

I am a huge fan, You are the only one I will listen to, But I have a 04 F-150 FX4 my cruise control doesn't work. Mine doesn't have that switch, I changed the steering wheel controls, it worked for a couple hours and now nothing. Thank you for your time and help...

Was this related to the recalls I have heard about because the brake fluid would leak into the sensor and cause fires?

the plug on the newer style switch is different. Is there an adaptor or something that i should be using?

I have a 2004 F150 FX4 and had the same problem with the cruise control not working or would work for a short span before kicking out. I found that my bake shift release switch was bad. To test if it was bad I was able to shift it into gear without touching my brake pedal. The switch can be replaced. I was able to replace the transistor inside the switch. Now my cruise works good.

Thanks for the video. I don't have cruise or even the green light on the instrument panel. You still recommend changing this part? Thanks.

@FordTechMakuloco

9 жыл бұрын

If the vehicle is not equipped with cruise you wont have this switch.

I plan on giving this video a shot and hoping it works thanks I'll let you know what happens

Do you guys have a video that shows how to replace the cruise control cable on a 2002 DOHC Ford Taurus ?

Thanks for sharing.

During the colder months of the year my cruise control doesn't work, but it works fine in the warmer months. This is on 2005 E350 5.4 gas. Thanx. Mike H Kindersley, sask.

Thanks FTM! I've got a 2011 Focus... intermittent cruise control. Does it have this switch as well? THANKS!

@FordTechMakuloco

8 жыл бұрын

+xlr82v2 It does under the dash above the brake pedal.

I just like to add also check your brake switch because mine likes to stick and if it's stuck on the cruise control won't turn on so make sure that your brakes aren't stuck in the on position before trying to activate cruise control

I have the old style. Can I just unscrew this and replace, or will i have to bleed my brakes? Thanks

Hi there - thanks a lot for making this video. My 2007 Escape 3.0 V6 DOHC started having issues with CC today. Most of the time it won't come on at all, but if I keep on trying and trying, occasionally it comes on but goes off after around 10 seconds. Is it advisable to replace this sensor or should I be checking out something else first?

@ianeickel3023

5 жыл бұрын

like2upload have a similar problem in my 2012 focus

Sometimes they leak and short out, blowing the fuse. If you need to replace it check your fuses too. Happened on 2 different trucks I had. There was a recall on this bc some of them caught fire.

BINGO! Thanks for posting!

Mine would work every once in a while. It read 27 ohms. The new one read .2 ohms. It works great now!

The part I took out of the same spot was different. The threads were bigger on my o 08 f250

So I think I found my switch- behind the brake fluid, old style. All I can find are "newer style" ones. Does the cable have to be replaced as well as the switch, then?