Description & Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Major components of the cruise control system are speed control switches, servo/actuator, vehicle speed sensor, Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch, Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch, deactivator switch and related wiring. This system does not require engine vacuum. An electronic servo/actuator actuates throttle. All electronic control components are contained within the speed control servo/actuator.

The system is operational only at speeds greater than 30 MPH. The system is activated when ON/OFF switch is switched on and SET/ACCEL button is pressed and released. Vehicle will maintain set speed until new speed is set, brake or clutch pedal is depressed, or ON/OFF switch is switched off. If system has been deactivated by depressing brake pedal, set speed can be regained by pressing and releasing RESUME button. When brake pedal is depressed, a signal from switch is sent to servo to deactivate the system. A deactivator switch acts as a redundant brake signal.