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Anonymous Posted on Nov 03, 2008

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Cruise Control not working

Hello,

I just bought a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport (3L V6, Automatic) and the cruise control isn't working. I looked into the fuses, but the one listed for the cruise also runs about 10 other things that are all working.

Anyone have any ideas on common failures or where I can d/l schematics?

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  • Anonymous Nov 03, 2008

    Yes, the horn does work.

  • Anonymous Nov 03, 2008

    Also, not sure if this would eliminate the clock spring, but the lamps for the cruise control switches also work

  • Anonymous Dec 10, 2008

    The recall info was the ticket. I looked into the recalls for my vehicle, and the one for the sensor on the master brake cylinder had not been done. When I looked into it, I had found that the previous owners (or their mechanic) had pulled the connector off of the sensor instead of getting it serviced. It was taped up and stuffed down the firewall, so I never noticed it. I plugged it in, and the cruise control now works! So, it's off to the Ford Dealership for the update on my recalls! Thank you!!!

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Ford had a recall for the cruise control you might want to take it to them and have them looked at it.... i took mine to them and they changed all kinds of stuff that was not broke but had been recalled

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The problem is trhe clock-spring rotoating contact under the steering wheel, does the horn work?

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    Marvin Dec 10, 2008

    I assumed u had tested all that, will not do any assuming in the future.

  • Anonymous Nov 14, 2012

    i have the same thing going on with my exp cruise dont work and the horn how do u get to the clock spring

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