Cruise Control

[koda55]

I have a 2004 Ford F53 chassis. The cruise control has stopped working. I looked for all the fuses I could find and they all checked good. Any ideas what to check next.

[koda55]

UPDATE

I found a connector under the horn broken. After repair, it works as it should. Now have horn and cruise control.

[Fiesta]

There are 2 or more fuses for the cruise control to work.

[Doug_and_Cassi_]

The brake lights on my Freightliner were sticking on and that would not allow the cruise control to be set. A little actuator under the brake pedal was sticking. A couple squirts of silicone spray and problem solved.

[koda55]

Checked rv today and the brake lights work. Also found out that the horn does not work. I need to call Ford tomorrow and see if my rv needs the recall done.

[koda55]

Thank you all for the responses. Will check them all out and up date when I find whats wrong.

[Community Alumni]

Mine's not a Ford but my cruise stopped working and the ABS light would come on sporadically. It was as $35 switch in the that needed to be replaced.

[FIRE_UP]

koda55,
There was also a recall on the F-53 Chassis with the cruise control. I don't have the model years but, it was an extensive recall. It had to do with a bad harness that involved the cruise control. Might be something to think about.
Scott

[tderonne]

'99 - '04 F53s have electric cruise modules, no vacuum involved. Brake lights and cruise share a switch, so a malfunctioning switch could kill the cruise and brake lights.

Mine had two issues. Loose connector in the steering wheel, and a snapped cable. More info in this thread.

[copeland343]

Check tail light bulbs on my truck bulb out no cruise control. Not the same on all trucks but something to check.

[imgoin4it]

Make sure the brake light bulbs are all working.

[rk911]

check under the hood in front. on my 2000 F53 one of the vacuum hoses slipped off the nipple of the tank. a piece of black electrical tape and I was back in business.