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Dragonsledder said:

"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

Mechanically savvy, but perhaps you missed his response?

lkalis

Hey guys,

Just an update, Ford renamed the switch Actuator Assembly. The new part number is: 7L3Z7E096A

I ordered mine from Mike at www.silverstatefordparts.com

The list price was $184.07, and they discounted the on-line order to $97.57. I received the part in one week, and it fixed my cruise problem. Taking the old unit out wasn't fun, as I'm sure I didn't have the right tools to cut out the old plastic clips, but I did it in an hour. I'm a computer technician, not a mechanic, so anyone can do this

Good luck!

stephan

The cruise control on my 2004 f-150 works intermittently. Sometimes it will be on for long periods of time, and sometimes it doesn't work at all. It sometimes kicks out when I use the power windows, of all things.
It seems to work better in damp climates. When it's pouring rain it works pretty good. When it's hot and dry it doesn't work at all.
I don't know what the link is with the power windows??
From the comments posted It's nice to see Iam not alone. What switches need to be replaced???
Also, my tail lights are not led and they work fine. I do need to press the brake pedal in order to move the floor shifter.
Thanks to anyone who can clear this up.

Stephan

csx5197

mine sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. If it isn't working I just seem to have to push the brake pedal sorta quickly and then it works again. Acts like the brake is dragging or something

Campsooner

Any new diagnoses to this problem? Just checking before I dig in and fix. The break has to be applied to put in gear so that isn't a problem but I have all the other symptoms listed in the thread.

iRub1Out

Bucko, if I wanted to replace my brake/tail/turn signals with led bulbs I would need a resistor to offset the cruise issue? What about just using a low-voltage flasher? Or would the low-voltage flasher only work to slow down the blink times, and not fix the cruise issue?

DRAGONSLEDDER

Just because the brake has to be applied does not mean it is not defective.

jjc5150

my truck has the same problem!
sometimes works, sometimes does not.

my truck has to be in park to shift.
all tail lights and brake lights work fine.

but, my map lights are giving me problems. i have the sunroof and power rear sliding window.
my rear sliding window doesnt work. it was intermittent..but now it doesnt work at all. i have only opened it maybe less than 10 times since new. just to see if it works.

whats weird is..my map lights..i replaced the bulbs..and it started working and then quit..then worked..then didnt. i pulled the map light panel down and tried to pull the bulb and its kinda melted where the bulb pops in. why? i dont know. it has built up some heat.
now i have many electrical problems!!!

any idea anyone?

i have no idea where to find the plastic map light housing in a junk yard. i am in northeast georgia.

my dealer once diagnosed the cruise control problem as "switches".....but this thread has me wondering.

thanks

DRAGONSLEDDER

Your back power window I had the same problem I took the motor apart and cleaned the brushes and it works good now

keithko

I am having the same problem in my 2007 f150 5.4.
i dont have the money to take it to the dealer and was wondering if anyone had some more advice on were to look?
should i start at the switches on the steering wheel or where can i find the break switch.
i can trouble shoot and replace i am just now starting to work on cars and truck (mostly work on high voltage systems)
thanks for any help and advice.

Keithko