Adding Cruise Control
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From: York, SC
JT I see that you didn't get many replies so I will add a few thoughts.... I just purchased a Plane Jane 2006 F150 with the 4.6 Ltr. engine. I use my cruise control a lot so I am going to add it to my new ride. I have done a little research and found that all I need to do is add the switches to the steering wheel (about $40). The connectors are already in the area where the switches are to be installed. After the switches are installed, all that should be needed is to get the "computer" on the truck flashed to add cruise control function. I haven't checked to see what the dealer is going to charge for this. I do have a Rotunda Diagnostic Unit which could do this but I don't know enough about programming yet to do it. I know I will have a lot of truck friends when I do get to know how to use it. Maybe some Community College time!
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Hot Springs AR area
JT I see that you didn't get many replies so I will add a few thoughts.... I just purchased a Plane Jane 2006 F150 with the 4.6 Ltr. engine. I use my cruise control a lot so I am going to add it to my new ride. I have done a little research and found that all I need to do is add the switches to the steering wheel (about $40). The connectors are already in the area where the switches are to be installed. After the switches are installed, all that should be needed is to get the "computer" on the truck flashed to add cruise control function. I haven't checked to see what the dealer is going to charge for this. I do have a Rotunda Diagnostic Unit which could do this but I don't know enough about programming yet to do it. I know I will have a lot of truck friends when I do get to know how to use it. Maybe some Community College time!
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Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Phoenix, AZ
There is a thread in the interior or electronics section just for this.
I had my computer reprogramed to enable the cruise function, but I still need to buy the switches.
If you are able to or know a tech at Ford, you may want to just ask them to do it without the service department getting involved. The service department may not even know that its possible to do so, and they may charge the **** out of you for something simple.
A buddy of mine brought one of Ford's IDS home and we hooked it up to my 07' XL, located the speed control and activated it in like 10-15 min. Pretty simple.
I had my computer reprogramed to enable the cruise function, but I still need to buy the switches.
If you are able to or know a tech at Ford, you may want to just ask them to do it without the service department getting involved. The service department may not even know that its possible to do so, and they may charge the **** out of you for something simple.
A buddy of mine brought one of Ford's IDS home and we hooked it up to my 07' XL, located the speed control and activated it in like 10-15 min. Pretty simple.
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Joined: Nov 2012
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From: York, SC
Got my switches from Amazon today. I will try to put them in this weekend. Then off to the dealer to get the programming done. Has anyone had their PCM updated just to have it done? My truck has some strange gear changed that could maybe be solved with a transmission update.
