How to Replace Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Control Switches 98-03 Ford Ranger
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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a damaged, worn out, faulty or shorted power cruise control switch. This video is applicable to the 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03 Ford Ranger
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Public Service Announcement: Ensure the switch cable going to the ring has the connector release tab facing the center of the hub. Reversed wil cause the horn to sound when reconnecting the battery negative. Ask me how I know!
life saver! thanks
This is happening to me, but I’m not sure which cable you are talking about. Can you clarify? The two cables with tabs only go in one direction. Thanks!
@@LessThree hey so I think he means the ground wire, look at the video and see where it’s placed again, place the ground on top of the plastic, not behind it where it touches the metal. Same thing happened to me.
how do you know
Thanks so much for the clear directions! The issue with my 2002 Ranger is the buttons have melted 🙂
Mine as well
Great info on this video. I have a '98 and wasn't able to remove the steering wheel; however, was able to pull the plastic back and carefully run the wires. In all, it was a little more challenging but can be done without the wheel removed. For the money, this is a very worthwhile repair. Thank you for the great Ranger content.
Don't change trucks! It's the exact same one I own. Video's are great I have done many jobs I would not normally attempt. Thank's saved me big bucks.
I feel like I own the truck from this video, considering how many of these things I've had to watch over the years.
Same gotta 01 green ranger with the side step this Chanel is a gift from god so easy to work on it when you can watch someone do it
Good video. Straight to the point and the.man speaks clearly and confidently. Thanks Brad Niermann.
Thanks for the video but 1A Auto wants $130 dollars for the part. You can find them all day for $20 dollars shipped to your door. You guys have to do better on your pricing.
So, I followed these instructions, and everything works well. However, when I reconnect my battery, the horn will not stop honking! I’ve removed the horn relay fuse, so it’s not honking now, but I don’t know what I’ve done wrong to make this happen. Any ideas on how to fix? Thanks!
Great video. I have a 2000 Ranger XLT and I don’t have 8mm bolts. The bolts I have are completely smooth on the head..nothing to grab onto.
Great video with clear instructions! Sure made it easy!
This video saved me time and money -- well done.
+UA-camr Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/cruise-control-switch-motorcraft-sw5928/i/mczcc00002?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&J3Ome2lCtw
This is the best video to watch for the cruise control repair others are dubious
Thanks, went smooth as silk thanks to your video.
+dirickerson Great! Thanks for watching
Great and Thank You for posting, my controls have become brittle and malfunctioning. This is perfect for Mazda 02 B3000's too.
Thanks for the video. Not completely all thumbs when it comes to tools .... But not a savant with them either. Thanks for the video I just finished replacing my controls .... not sure what happened to the others looks like it got cooked in the sun.
Everything was just as described. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
What do you do with the steering wheel mounted cruise switches when you need to install an aftermarket steering wheel with no switches?
Is it necessary to remove the steering wheel if everything works as it should but the button faces are all cracked and damaged?
I have a 1997 Ford Explorer. That seems to be the cut off year because everything starts from 98 and above category for most instructional videos and parts for the vehicle. Just installed the Cruise control switches on my 97 explorer and the cruse control does not engage. Where is the best place to start looking for the problem. The switches I purchased were tested to be good before the sale.
Good video good info thanks
For my Ranger 1995 splash no need to remove the steering wheel just two big bolts at the right that hold the horn contacts (horn switch) the wires pass below those contacts.
Video looks great but I have a 97 ranger with switches that have the vinyl covering worn away. I've been able to get it to work but I'd really like to have new switches. Is the replacement procedure vastly different from the 98 - 2003 models captioned in your video? Thanks
+Ronster KC It may be a different procedure on your application. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com
Now do you guys sell airbag sensors for the ranger 2000?
thanks for the video. The part on your site is very expensive compared to Amazon. Why is that?
I just added new cruise control switches to my 2000 ford ranger xlt now the speed cont light blinks my cruise control was working with the old switches any help would be much appreciated.
Looks so easy
Thanks ...did mine myself thanks to u
+Ronnie Miller Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers need to make this repair we carry the replacement part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to themwww.1aauto.com/cruise-control-switch-motorcraft-sw5928/i/mczcc00002?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&J3Ome2lCtw
My wheel wouldn’t budge for the life of me so what I did was just tucked the wires around the wheel. First time trying the horn wouldn’t stop going off but it ended up working out in the end. might help someone else
I don't see a need to remove ignition switch or the covers ?
Hey 1A Auto Parts
I really love your video i have to replace one of my Cruise Control Switches the right side one broking . Nevertheless i have a question that i think you might be able to answer for me .
i have a 1999 Mazda B3000 SE 4x4 that i have had since day one it has 190000 miles on it but it has a crack in the block. The crack is in the water tank area;... but its not leaking into the oil tank ... the truck starts up fine but runs hot after a couple mins of driving.
My question to you is i been looking around for a motor at a couple places; i been told so many thing i am confused
1.) i seen one motor in a truck at a junk yard and it had the same motor as the truck you working on in the video doing Cruise Control Switches. how i can tell that is the same truck is because of the spider like break lines to the right of the body; but was i was told that ... that motor wont work in my Mazda. (Can you confirm) that for me
2.) i also seen a guy with a Mazda same year as my 1999 but he had a 4.0 motor in his Mazda he stated that he brought it that way. i called Ford and even Mazda about this and Ford stated that they couldnt help me because its a Mazda and likewise for Mazda but they both said bring it in and they can help me with it ...who to say my pocket ready for that but they both also stated that B3000 model is DISCONTINUED .... and that there not much in there system that they so with all this being said i am reaching out to you because i am so confused ... either the Ford motor 3.0 or 4.0 works or it don't
Throwing Up My Hands
MrMaafa Johnson mazda b3000 and ford rangers are the same damn truck
MrMaafa Johnson yes a ranger motor will work in a b3000
Thank you for the video! I did this last night on my 2000 Ranger and I got everything back together fine and when I reconnected the negative battery cable, the horn was sounding. It was later at night so I'm going to tackle it tomorrow. Thoughts on what I may have done wrong?
+Ben Middleton You may want to check all of the connections to see if all of them are tight and correct and that there aren't any pinched wires. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
I had the same problem ben. How did you resolve the problem ?
Ensure the switch cable going to te ring has the connector tab facing the center if the hub. Reversed wil cause the horn to sound.
you may have a car alarm from the previous owner
btw the wires disconnect. =(
I have a 1997 ranger do you have a link to a video for that year, or know what the difference will be from this tutorial? Keep up the great videos!
Same procedure, but the original parts from the factory are different, even though they look the same from the outside.
I could not get the steering wheel to budge even after I bought a puller. I ended up clipping the old wire ribbons. Then I was able to fish the new wires through by bending back the plastic behind the wheel. They mostly went where they were supposed to. But its all hidden anyways. Got the buttons for $18 new off of ebay
I guess I'm at this too I'm wondering if it's just that I didn't do that almost anti theft steering lock before I disconnected the battery still working on it, giving it a break for now
Why is it on some videos they disconnect the positive side of battery terminal (here negative). Which method is correct for safety reasons?
You should always remove negative first. Pretty much the only reason on most cars with one battery is that if your tool slips while disconnecting the positive first, you risk contacting the metal part of the car, which is grounded, with the metal tool and the positive terminal, causing a short circuit. This can't happen when removing the negative first.
If my truck does not have the buttons already can i buy this and install it or does it originally have to have it.
+outdoor life Your vehicle would need to have this option from the factory. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
HELP!!! Now I put everything back together the horn or factory alarm won’t turn off once I connect the battery
So I think I figured it out if you tighten the airbag screw too tight it pushes down on the horn. If you back them off a little then the horn shuts off unless pushed
@@vspd303 good you caught the mistake remember some things are not to be tightened excessively excessively
+david bynoe Thanks for the tip!
That’s exactly what happened to me
I have a stupid question.... I got the airbag out I'm hitting it on the back and the steering wheel isn't coming loose I guess my question is should I have like locked it into that place when the truck is off before I started trying to take it off and tips any kind of real alive would be very much helpful.
I find myself saying I mean it's a 20 year old truck obviously this us gonna be hard to get loose
Hello Thanks for the Video
, I have a 2013 F 150, No cruise control. Is it possible to add cruise control? Is their preexisting wiring for cruise control in steering wheel?
+gtfiveliter If it sounds like there is something loose you may want to see where the noise is coming from. You may have to ask the dealer if it is possible to add this on. 1aauto.com
I am not GTfiveliter, thank you responded to the wrong person but you didn't answer my question. I will repost it:
Hello Thanks for the Video
, I have a 2013 F 150, No cruise control. Is it possible to add cruise control? Is their preexisting wiring for cruise control in steering wheel?
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is this the same procedure for 2o03 sport trac
+Juan Hinojosa It should be the same procedure on your 2003 Sport Trac. The part shown in this video also fits the 03 Sport Trac. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/cruise-control-switch-motorcraft-sw5928/i/mczcc00002?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&J3Ome2lCtw
I did this and my coast button sounds the horn
$160 for a switch goddam
I followed this video and replaced it successfully BUT it doesnt seem to have any power. The old one didnt work and was falling apart but the lights inside the buttons would still come on when the headlights were turned on. New one nothing at all. No light and not even a blip on the cruize panel like the old one did. Ideas?
So now that it got dark outside, it does light up - they are just really really dim. Nothing with the cruise control however. Not even a fligher when I hit the on button. I figure that its likely in one of the pressure switches but the one at the master cylinder location, I cant figure out how to get the darn cable harness disconnected from it.....
My cruise is missing the ground wire will this cause it not to work
YES!
Is this install the same for a 03 F150 Lightning ?
+SVT Sieton Yes, the procedure will remain the same on your 03 F150 Lightning. www.1aauto.com/search?partTypeFld=Cruise+Control+Switch&model=1521&q=cruise&year=2003 1aauto.com
Thank you
You can cut out the old wires and reroute new buttons without taking off steering wheel
Can just the buttons be changed? The ribbon on my Lightning is fine, but the buttons have seen better days. I’d really rather not remove the wheel and ribbon if I don’t have to.
+Mike L Thanks for your inquiry! Those buttons only come with the wiring, so you cannot just change out the switches alone. 1aauto.com
Go to Amazon and search for these switches and you'll be able to find the ones that come with the wires but can be removed to fit the old wires without all the hassle. I just bought them for my '01 Ranger. Dont waste your time with design flaws. Work smart not hard!
will this be the same for a 2000 explorer?
+customscaletrucks&cars worldwide The part shown in the video does fit your application. It should be the same or a similar procedure. Here is a link to them on our website. Hope this helps you out. www.1aauto.com/cruise-control-switch-motorcraft-sw5928/i/mczcc00002?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&J3Ome2lCtw
YES!
So now when I try to connect the negative battery the horn is going off?? I tried loosening the airbag bolts but nothing helped....any ideas?
+M Foe Unfortunately we cannot provide a diagnosis for your vehicle over the internet. We would suggest consulting with a local mechanic for further assistance. 1aauto.com
1A Auto Parts - got it figured out, wires pressed against the horn or was just too tight? Not sure which but got it to stop. Unfortunately the cruise control still isn’t working though, even with the new buttons.
Great video though !
Thanks
+M Foe Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
what if I'm having a hard time removing the steering wheel?
You'll have to us a 2-jaw puller. I had to to get mine off. Autozone lent me one though so I didn't have to buy it.
You need to use a two jawed puller and put each jaw under where it reads "PULL" on the steering wheel. 1A Auto cheated, they loosened the wheel prior to filming the video. If you watch closely you will see the wheel move when touched.
What if i dont have a 2 jaw puller?
How did your steering wheel come off so easily, we used our force, a steering wheel puller, and rubber mallets, nothing would work?
My horn seems to be wired in then same plug port as than one for the cruise control. how can this be??
It is all wired through the clock spring unit. If you unplug the RSM/ Set Accel/ Coast button the horn contact on the right hand side will not work.
good luck doing this WITHOUT the wheel puller...:-)
Mine steering wheel still wouldn’t come out so I just cut the old wires out lol
mine did just fine without
Lol to show you better we will be working from the passenger side and remember to repeat the same steps on the passenger side.
Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Marvin Moncevais
At first I thought this video was great. Until I came to the part of removing the steering wheel. Like so many others have experienced, it won't come off. Certainly not with some wacks on the back of it like he said if you don't have a puller. Actually the mfr says to not use a hammer...a safety issue. I tried using an old harmonic balancer puller to no avail. Obviously the removal was pre lossened and staged. And that... makes this video practically worthless when you can't get the steering wheel removed
Would’ve been hilarious if the bag deployed when he reconnected the battery
thanks for the video. The part on your site is very expensive compared to Amazon. Why is that?