What is Ford speed control?

Ford this summer rolls out Intelligent Speed Limiter technology that reads traffic speed limit signs, and adjusts your car’s cruise control accordingly. It lets you cruise 5 mph over the limit, but — wimps! Try doing 70 in a 65 zone and see how many cars you pass.

What is speed control deactivation switch?

The Ford Speed Control Deactivation Switch, also known as a “brake pressure switch,” costs about $21. The switch shuts off the cruise control when the driver firmly steps on the brakes.

Where is the speed control deactivation switch?

The SCDS is a redundant (back-up) system that also deactivates the cruise control when the brakes are applied. The SCDS is located on the end of the brake master cylinder, usually pointing to the front of the vehicle, and sometimes pointing down to the ground.

How do you test a Ford cruise control deactivation switch?

Hold the OFF button on the cruise. Without starting the engine and while keeping the off button held – quickly cycle the ignition key from RUN to OFF to RUN. 2. If done properly the cruise control indicator light will flash once to indicate that you have successfully entered the test mode.

What is the Ford Cruise Control deactivation switch?

Ford’s Cruise Control Deactivation Switch: A Pressure Cooker Waiting to Explode It has been described as a ticking time bomb, a deadly defect, a trip down the road to disaster. It is a tiny component part, no bigger than a sparkplug and shaped very similarly. It is Ford’s cruise control deactivation switch.

How does the F-150 cruise control system work?

The heart of the F-150 cruise control system is a little computer that is connected to several sensors and the throttle control. Sensors are attached to the steering wheel control system, vehicle speed signal, clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch, and the throttle mechanism.

Where is the cruise control switch located on a car?

The switch, which costs about $20, shuts off the cruise control when the driver firmly steps on the brakes. The switch is located under the hood of the vehicle and is attached to the brake master cylinder on one end and wired to the cruise control on the other.