Ford Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Replacement with Motorcraft Parts: OBS Ford Truck

This time at the Quick Speed Shop I am replacing the cruise control cut out deactivation switch off the master cylinder on my 1995 Ford F250 OBS truck. This part was under recall for years from Ford. Sometimes the dealer would just replace the harness and not the switch. I think my switch is failing so I bought Motorcraft part SW-6350 which comes with a replacement switch and harness. The repair takes about 5 min and costs $23. Well worth it.

Parts: Motorcraft SW-6350
Tools: 7/8" wrench, 9/16" wrench, brake fluid, dielectric grease
Cost: $23

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[emmanuelgoldstein]

I just ordered this repair kit from Amazon. It's $53 USD now. But we are in a period of Bidenomics and all prices have gone up for everything. Last week I went to a Ford dealership to see what they are doing with recalled vehicles. Even though my 1996 Ford Explorer was on the recall list, the dealer wanted me to bring it in so that they could "inspect" it before they ordered any parts. They did not have the SW-6350 switch & harness in stock and told me it has been on back order status for a couple of months. They estimated that they could get it in in about two months. Then I could schedule an appointment to have the parts installed.... if they decided to go in that direction. After they inspected my truck, they may just decide to install a harness with two fuses in it but no switch. I'll install the new switch and harness tomorrow.

[electricboatal]

I was not aware of this modification. I will do it immediately. I haven’t had cruise for a couple of months because the VSS isn’t sending any signal to my cluster. I suppose that it will get replaced soon. I have been thinking of giving the truck back to ford because of these two issues. It has been absolutely reliable until now with only 325, 000 miles on it.
Back to reality, I do appreciate the tip.
Al

[michaelmyers]

Great idea cuz my 94 Ford F-150 143, 300 mi on the clockcruise control has not been working, and I do have the factory recall harness but I forgot to check to see if I got the factory brake light peace or if it's been replaced now I got to check it out and just go ahead and get one from my O'Reilly store like you just did in your video see if that helps my views on my fuse in my fuse panel is good and everything else that's got to be something like that thanks for the video

[williamstidham]

Fine job there, just went to eBay and bought one for 30.00, Will put it on ASAP, Seen you put break fluid On it, I will do the same thing as you did. Thank You for telling us about this problem. Sure don’t need any fires

[Dt_]

Parts just arrived. Gotaa get some brake fluid to compete the repair. Thanks for the video tutorial!

[InternetArbiter]

let me tell you guys, I had checked out this part on an old ford truck that initially had no cruise control, and later started blowing fuse #15 (4th from the top, in the middle row of mini fuses) so there was no electricity for the inside lights, power windows, and you couldn't shift out of park. (with a trick, you just turn the key to the first position, and you can put her in neutral and start her up and you'll be fine until you put it in park, then it gets locked up stuck again and needs the restart)
you mentioned that 12v electrical current remaining even if the brake interlock switch was bad. that's very true. i noticed as soon as you plug in the 5a mini-fuse, it makes a noise (shorts) even with the vehicle off. soon as you touch the contacts, it fries the fuse. it was confusing me until you mentioned that. thanks for the information.
btw, I was able to fix the part entirely by simply disconnecting the "cruise control deactivation switch" (i thought it's called the brake interlock switch, whatever it is, same part as this video, and gives similar symptoms)
Kind of a hilarious fix. That truck wasn't needing the cruise control functional anyways. If I knew you didn't even have to leave it plugged in, and that doing so actually could cause fire and other problems, ha. Woulda just unplugged her ago to keep on truckin as usual

[gunit]

Thanks for this. I ordered one of these. I bought a 2001 F150 and the cruise does not even turn on. Relay is good

[brutalblues]

Thanks for the video. I have the letter somewhere, but have to go look to see what I have.

[Raydawg]

thank you for this awesome important video. Fire not good when it involves your ride or home. Thanks for sharing this video :)

[koolkat]

Thanks for this video. Helped out a bunch.

[israelmoreno]

i bought a 1992 f 250 with 125k on the clock this jannuary 6th 2023 every is working good very clean inside i want to fix the cruz conrtol cause i dont want to go over 65 on the high way thnks for the info will try it

[stevierudy]

Smart to change what is failing. Happy Trucking while picking up more junk yard finds!

[steel]

Thanks, you saved me a whole lot of hair! I knew about the switch, but not that link. Took out the recall piece and dud what you did and bam, I have cruise now! 01 f250 with the v10

[imguveen]

Thank you for the very helpful video would this possibly have something to do with my turning signals not working? Because I went to put In a new fuse for the blinkers and it started smoking from this part even though I’ve never used the cruise control

[CrossfitBrent]

Thanks. I’m replacing a failed switch now and curious why you remove the fused link? Isn’t the new switch susceptible to shorting out again if it develops a leak into the connector housing? Thanks.

[robertringo]

I have a 2003 Ford Windstar minivan and I'm puzzled cause I have that very same thing on my van but I'm not set up for cruise control in my van. So why would I even have one of those leaky things. I had to replace my safety neutral switch cause it was leaking all over the place. Thank You ☺️

[joebowers]

At 3 minutes and 37 seconds can you please explain where that is located? I can't find how that hooks into the new harness. Thanks.

[fredsmith]

i believe that harness was replaced years ago on my 2002 moutaineer 4.6L . now cruise control will not engage is this likely the issue? thank you

[DakotaWebb-gsjb]

I just done a auto to manual swap on my 97 ford ranger and noticed that switch I removed all my cruise control I don’t use it is there a way to delete that switch and remove it for good?

[toplarry]

Horn not working, fuses check good, cruise control not working could this be affecting my horn. Or do you figure it's my clock spring.