lkalis

I have the same issue. The cruise light won't even come on, all brake lights are fine.

Were you able to resolve your issue? If so, what did the trick?

Thanks,

lk

DRAGONSLEDDER

On mine with a floor shifter it was the brake interlock switch

lkalis

Thanks for the reply. I also have the floor shift. I'll give it a try. Once it is replaced, will I have to take the truck in to get anything reflashed/reprogrammed; or will it be just replace the part and test?

Thanks much.

lk

DRAGONSLEDDER

The best way is to test the switch as the TSB says and then buy one if checked out defective.
also there is no reflash ford had a group of bad switches wich are not checked in the diagosing steps

-tumbleweed-

Possible Fix for Some of You:

My cruise was not working, and also, I did not have to press on the brake to shift out of park. This led me to believe the brake shift interlock switch was causing the problem. Now here's the funny part: the lightbulb that provides backlight for the gear indicator (seen in bottom pic posted by Dragonsledder on Page 1) was burnt out so I replaced it, and now my cruise works perfectly. I still have a faulty interlock switch, but not pushing on the brake to shift is fine with me. Cost: $3.50. It's worth checking.

F150Lariat11B

Hey guys,

New to the forum, but a veteran ford man.

I have a 2004 F150 Lariat supercrew. I've got the shifter in the center console. I too have the intermittent cruise control issue. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't

I haven't checked out the the brake interlock shift thing yet, but I'll do that today and see if I can get it out of part without pressing the brake pedal.

If it is that, is it hard to change that on the models with the center console shifter? What is the actual part i would need and the basic process to change it?
I do have extended warranty on my truck , would something like this be covered?

Thanks fellas

Kas

F150Lariat11B

Yes, I am able to shift out of park without having to press down the brake, so I think it is the shift interlock switch.

Now I posted before that I have the Center Console Shift. I don't even know where this switch is located.

Looks like this should be something recalled by Ford, since having to press the brake to shift out of park is a safety feature.

What happens if I step out of my truck, with it still on, and my dog or kid knocks the shifter out of park and runs me over???

I still have warranty coverage- is this something at least covered on my warranty?

DRAGONSLEDDER

It is not a recall just a TSB I called ford they said Im on my own
please look at the posts I made before in this thread there is two links for more info on the interlock switch and no it was not hard to replace
DRAGONSLEDDER

F150Lariat11B

Hey Dragonsledder,

Thanks for the info. Where is the switch located and how do I get to it? I'm guessing that its in the center console where the shifter is. I can go to Ford today and get the switch if they have it. I'm pretty mechanically savvy.

Thank again.

Kas

DRAGONSLEDDER

In the center console.you have to take the shifter apart it is at the base of the shifter lever