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Symptom Chart: Cruise Control

Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to DIAGNOSTIC METHODS for information regarding Ford-specific diagnostic practices.

SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION - CRUISE CONTROL

Condition Possible Sources Actions
  • The cruise control is inoperative
  • Cruise control switches (part of the message center switch)
  • Cruise control deactivator switch (integral to the stoplamp switch)
  • Digital TR  sensor
  • Vehicle speed signal
  • PCM 
  • Stoplamp switch
  • SCCM 
  • The cruise control switch is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Wiring, terminals and connectors
  • Clockspring
  • Cruise control switches (part of the message center switch)
  • SCCM 
  • The adaptive cruise control does not function in rain or snow conditions
  • C-CM 
  • Blockage or obstruction
  • Front bumper cover
  • "ADAPTIVE CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED" message in the IPC  message center
  • C-CM 
  • Blockage or obstruction
  • Front bumper cover
  • Unexpected adaptive cruise control braking
  • C-CM 
  • Front bumper cover
  • The adaptive cruise control system can occasionally detect and respond to out-of-path vehicles, especially on curves, entry/exit ramps or when changing lanes. CHECK the C-CM  and front bumper cover for damage. RETEST the adaptive cruise control system.
  • Lack of adaptive cruise control braking
  • C-CM 
  • Front bumper cover
  • The adaptive cruise control system may not detect and respond to vehicles carrying out close cut-ins or on tight curves (especially for vehicles on the passenger side) due to limited C-CM  field of view. CHECK the C-CM  and front bumper cover for damage. If no damage is observed, RETEST the adaptive cruise control system.
  • Noise during adaptive cruise control braking
  • Normal operation
  • The driver can detect some noise at low speeds when adaptive cruise control braking occurs. This is normal operation. No repair is necessary.
  • The cruise control cannot set speed above 128.7 kmh (80 mph)
  • A MyKey® restricted key is in use and MyKey® max speed limiter is turned on
  • VERIFY whether a MyKey® restricted key is in use. With an admin key, VERIFY if MyKey® max speed limiter is turned on. REFER to the Owner's Literature. If necessary, VERIFY cruise control normal operation with an admin key. REFER to the Owner's Literature.