Cruise control on 2000 Superduty Inop? - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

Nazty 4X4 · 08-19-2010, 06:40 AM

My cruise control has not worked since I've owned it. It has had the ford recall done some time back. All fuses checked.

2000 super duty 7.3L 6spd manual 4x4

BIG JOE · 08-19-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nazty 4X4

My cruise control has not worked since I've owned it. It has had the ford recall done some time back. All fuses checked.

2000 super duty 7.3L 6spd manual 4x4

A $25.00 place to start ?

Replace the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor), on the top of the rear Diff.

10mm bolt w/clamp, 2 pin connector.. 20 min labor.

Joe

dboyw · 08-19-2010, 10:09 AM

When I had an issue, I replaced the controls on the steering wheel. Works fine ever since.

I guessed it was the controls since everything else worked on the truck, and the cruise would turn on only when I pressed way too hard on the controls.

Tail_Gunner · 08-21-2010, 08:20 PM

Ya might try using your toe and pulling upwards on the brake pedal to see if the pedal switch is goofy.

Nazty 4X4 · 08-22-2010, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the input.

BJS · 08-23-2010, 08:42 AM

the OBS trucks cruise stops working when the 3rd brake light blows out, a quick easy fix if that wiring quirk carried over to the SD trucks.

nswsparky · 09-19-2010, 06:05 PM

you figure this out yet? My '01 7.3 manual F350 has the same issue. So did my bosses '04 350 6.0, the company's '00 Gasser 250, and the '04 Excursion.

Nazty 4X4 · 10-05-2010, 06:18 AM

no I have not figured it out yet. My buttons on the steering wheel work though.

arizona · 02-03-2012, 02:51 AM

I had this problem for a while until my clutch master cylinder failed. I removed it to find the clutch pedal switch had been broken and stuck in the clutch 'in' position allowing the truck to start fine but disables the cruise control. Problem solved. The switch cost me 80 some odd dollars though!! Biggest rip off ever for such a simple, cheaply made part.

RSG · 02-03-2012, 09:14 PM

There was some posting a year or two ago about one solution -- the wires going to the cruise control inside the steering wheel hub rub against a bar and take the insulation off. I think I was blowing #45 circuit when I turned the wheel to the right...it took out the instrument cluster and I think it only idled. Search a bit here you'll find it. I think T-bar also posted about it? It is a crappy design and easily fixed with some heat shrink tubing, once you take the steering wheel apart and (carefully) remove the airbag assembly. It was real obvious once apart...

EDIT: Here it is: link

It was the OD wire, not the cruise control...but worth a look?

08-19-2010, 06:40 AM	#1
Nazty 4X4 SDD Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chatsworth, NJ Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Cruise control on 2000 Superduty Inop? My cruise control has not worked since I've owned it. It has had the ford recall done some time back. All fuses checked. 2000 super duty 7.3L 6spd manual 4x4

08-19-2010, 10:09 AM	#3
dboyw SDD Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 314 Thanks: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts View Photos By: dboyw	When I had an issue, I replaced the controls on the steering wheel. Works fine ever since. I guessed it was the controls since everything else worked on the truck, and the cruise would turn on only when I pressed way too hard on the controls. __________________ DAN 99.5 F250 CC 4x4 PSD Auto Lariat Home Made Tymar, AIH Plug, ZooDad Mod, WW, G0-5 Coolant, 203* Stat, Billet Housing, Coolant Filter, KCM S.S. HPX, FPR Shimming To 65 lbs, MBRP Cool Duels, CCV Mod, Amsoil Bypass, POR-15 Oil Pan, BTS Trans, Amsoil Torque-Drive Trans Fluid, 6L Trans Cooler, Harpooned Tank, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover with Amsoil Severe Gear, 285s, Custom Bright Box, AC Mod, ISSPRO Gauges, DP Tuner Chip, New Cup Holder(Not Cup Thrower), Excursion Sound Panals, Custom Grill Inserts, Clear Corners, C-BETR mirrors, Rhino Liner, WARN Premium Manual Hubs, Monroe Gas-Magnums, Rear Hellwig Swaybar I think there is more, but I can't remember...

08-23-2010, 08:42 AM	#6
BJS SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 4 Thanked 141 Times in 134 Posts	the OBS trucks cruise stops working when the 3rd brake light blows out, a quick easy fix if that wiring quirk carried over to the SD trucks. __________________ Brandon 95 F350 Centurion Conversion Bronco (Crew Cab SRW) 4X4 4.10, Isspro Performax Boost, Pyro, & trans temp on the A-pillar, BDP Stage 1 injectors, Open air intake, Dpp Downpipe, Self built E4OD with parts from Racer-X, Tony Wildman Chip, Early '99 Intercooler.

02-03-2012, 09:14 PM	#10
RSG SuperJunior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Savoy IL Posts: 514 Thanks: 53 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts View Photos By: RSG	There was some posting a year or two ago about one solution -- the wires going to the cruise control inside the steering wheel hub rub against a bar and take the insulation off. I think I was blowing #45 circuit when I turned the wheel to the right...it took out the instrument cluster and I think it only idled. Search a bit here you'll find it. I think T-bar also posted about it? It is a crappy design and easily fixed with some heat shrink tubing, once you take the steering wheel apart and (carefully) remove the airbag assembly. It was real obvious once apart... EDIT: Here it is: link It was the OD wire, not the cruise control...but worth a look? __________________ -Rich's truck: '02 PSD CC 4x4. aFE II PG7 intake/filter (DPI), 4" turbo back exhaust (ebpv delete), coolant filter kit + 203F t-stat, HPX line; AIH delete, y-pipe & intercooler boots + re-manned turbo w/WW + Turbomaster wastegate controller (DieselSite); Fumoto valve, HID bi-xenon headlights, HID foglights. Racor 4500 CCV (see pix). Isspro Performax tranny, coolant, pyro, boost and fuel pressure) gauges. 134k miles, hard ARE tonneau cover. FPR mod. Aux tank install is in progress... Last edited by RSG; 02-03-2012 at 09:27 PM.

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08-21-2010, 08:20 PM	#4
Tail_Gunner CRJ & ERJ A&P Mech. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Da U.P. Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 97 Thanked 133 Times in 109 Posts View Photos By: Tail_Gunner	Ya might try using your toe and pulling upwards on the brake pedal to see if the pedal switch is goofy. __________________ Kent FAA certificated A&P mechanic. Graduate of NMU School of Aviation Maintenance Technology. Retired USAF MSgt (E-7) (09/74-10/94) B-52 Gunner/Flight Examiner, 3600+ Flight Hours B-52 Crew Chief Share holding owner Green Bay Packers!! NEW RIDE: 2011 GMC 2500HD DURAMAX/ ALLISON EC/SB, Leer truck cap, Luverne running boards, Rhino liner. WeatherTech floor mats, Remote Start, Edge Insight, backup camera and OEM fog lights. Engine is 100% stock (For now ) SOLD: F-250 early 99 4x4 SD SC longbed, 99.5 PCM, Stage 1 Single Shot Injectors, Dominator 66 turbo from Bean's, Adrenaline HPOP, 99.5+, 6.0 Intercooler, BTS Trans w/ V-10 trans cooelr, MBRP T-304 Stainless 4" exhaust, Ford Air Intake System, Coolant Filter, BD Exhaust Brake, BD TorqLoc, Dynatrac Hub Conversion, 285/75R16 tires. Tuned by Powerhungry Performance- Whisper mode, Fuel Sipper, 65hp Towing, 100 Performance, 120 Racing and a modified stock tune. Tail_gunner's Web shots

08-22-2010, 12:54 PM	#5
Nazty 4X4 SDD Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chatsworth, NJ Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the input.

09-19-2010, 06:05 PM	#7
nswsparky All my stuff Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Grove City MN Posts: 131 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	you figure this out yet? My '01 7.3 manual F350 has the same issue. So did my bosses '04 350 6.0, the company's '00 Gasser 250, and the '04 Excursion.

10-05-2010, 06:18 AM	#8
Nazty 4X4 SDD Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chatsworth, NJ Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	no I have not figured it out yet. My buttons on the steering wheel work though.

02-03-2012, 02:51 AM	#9
arizona SDD Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had this problem for a while until my clutch master cylinder failed. I removed it to find the clutch pedal switch had been broken and stuck in the clutch 'in' position allowing the truck to start fine but disables the cruise control. Problem solved. The switch cost me 80 some odd dollars though!! Biggest rip off ever for such a simple, cheaply made part.