Are there any problems with Ford Cruise Control?
The cruise control system in most Ford vehicles is pretty reliable. Still, it’s not infallible. You may experience problems with the cruise control module after years of use. When this happens, the only thing you can do is determine the problem. It can be as simple as a fuse, or more complex, like a vacuum leak.
Can you use cruise control on a Ford V10?
Please take it to a Ford dealership ASAP– do not use the Cruise Control until this is remedied. Probably something as simple as a brake switch or loose wire, but it needs to be addressed. And, yes, the Ford V10 IS a high RPM engine with max HP of 362 horsepower at 4,750 rpm. Thanks for the insight.
Can a Ford motorhome drive without cruise control?
When I drove without the cruise the trans shifted normally. This is an important safety concern. Please take it to a Ford dealership ASAP– do not use the Cruise Control until this is remedied. Probably something as simple as a brake switch or loose wire, but it needs to be addressed.
Why does my cruise control not work in my RV?
The vehicles are equipped with diode jumpers that may come loose in their connectors resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
The cruise control system in most Ford vehicles is pretty reliable. Still, it’s not infallible. You may experience problems with the cruise control module after years of use. When this happens, the only thing you can do is determine the problem. It can be as simple as a fuse, or more complex, like a vacuum leak.
What causes the cruise control to turn off?
This will cause the cruise control system to turn off until the fuse is replaced. If the check engine warning light comes on, it usually means there is a problem with your transmission or engine. Once the engine control unit detects this problem, it may disable your cruise control system in response as a safety precaution.
When was the first cruise control switch recall?
Ford had knowledge of the cruise control switch defect for many years before 2009. The first recall related to these switches (99V-124) was announced by Ford on May 13, 1999, pursuant to NHTSA investigations PE98-055, upgraded to EA99-006.
What happens to the cruise control when you step on the brake?
When the brake pedal is stepped on, the cruise control brake release switch is tripped and the cruise control system is then cut off. The switch is designed to disable power to the cruise control system when the brakes are applied to prevent the possibility of attempting to slow the vehicle while the engine is accelerating.
