1996-2005 Explorer Cruise Control Switches Replacement
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- The same cruise control switches are used from 1993-2005 on all Ford Explorers, F-150 full size trucks, Rangers, Mazda B Series trucks, and Mercury Mountaineers.
If the part number is different, mine was a 1996 and the switch from Amazon said fits 1998-2005 I discovered the same switch fits all and the only difference is the color of the lights inside the switch, some trucks have clear, some blue, some green, and some red.
Very simple to do, about 30 minutes.
1. Disconnect the battery
2. Remove the covers and then the 2/8mm bolts that hold the airbag.
set the airbag op out of the way.
3. Remove the 4 screws, 2 on each switch.
4. install the 2 new cruise control switches.
Put it all back together the same way you took it apart. Connect the battery, Go for a test drive.
Great video for people that's not mechanic's
Thank you my friend.
For anyone tryna save a couple more bucks wanting to do this the cruise control buttons are also on Amazon for $20 with free quick shipping
Thank you my friend.
I think the best way to test your switch before you start your vehicle is not be inside at all because the passenger airbag may also go off. (1) turn key to on position (2) then reconnect the battery. That might be safer in case anything happens.
I think it is heat that destroys these buttons. Feel them for heat after driving with your lights on. If they get hot to the touch, try dimming your dash lights.
Wow great info on the airbags, man
I try not to blow me up.
Thank God I watched first cus of the airbag dangers
Yes indeed, disconnect the battery.
Thank you
Thank you for that video. It saved me so much time.
I think you solved my mystery- just bought a 98 explorer, the cruise control switches were on a recall and it's impossible to determine from my VIN whether mine was bad and fixed, or not. You just showed it's simple to replace them.
It was so easy 20 minute job.
The process wasn't bad and I used my existing wiring and not the new. My wiring was a bit stuck on the old switches; but slowly prying and patience I was able to remove and put the new switches in.
@@pastorbobncc365 WOW...that's a clean '96! ...I have a 95...it's my off road beater....not even remotely as nice as yours... and our 4.0ohv engines last forever....many make it to 400,000 as long as you don't seriously overheat them. Thank you Pastor for video, fellow believer / follower of JESUS too !
@@barrya.6212 I just got back from a 2500 mile road trip, went to Chaco Canyon NM. I just turned 76,000 miles, have a blessed week my friend.
@@barrya.6212 The Lady who owned it went shopping once a week, it had 68,000 miles and not a scratch anywhere, I love it.
Every video I see has the same issue, struggling to unplug the ribbon connector from the switch. You must be very careful pulling out the plug.
When you're tearing apart the old switch while it is still attached to the steering wheel, it is easier to break out the circuit board from the inside and push the connector out of its socket rather than risk pulling the ribbon cable out of the connector. On the new switch use the smallest, thinnest screwdriver to pry it out from the L-shaped connector.
Well said thank you.
Omgosh, my dad had this same vehicle
It's a 1996 I just turned 72,000 miles
Thanks Pastor very helpful.
The good ol ford exploder, thats what we used to call them.
I think this is my 4th one, great SUV's
@@pastorbobncc365 i used to be the airbag tec at a body shop i worked at through the 1990s, I had a chuckle watching you. Thay are not quite as sensitive as one might think, but its good to take all the precautions especially for a diy person. I have seen some brutal stuff done by airbags, its what got me using seat belts back in the day when most people treated it as an option. Have a good weekend Bob and God bless you.
@@TurningGuns They scare me, somehow I think they are just waiting to go off?
@@pastorbobncc365 they are just waiting to go off lol. When i had to dispose of them it was quite a particular process. I was glad to see you in the passenger seat, I aways did that even after I got comfortable doing it. Some cars like saabs had a gas operated seat belts that were dangerous to remove and replace. Their like little pipe bonbs. You did good.
Thanks so much, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Could you please put a link to the Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Control Switch Button Kit you purchased?
Excellent video thank you so very much. I have had my 96 Ford Explorer for 25 years this month and those switches are in really bad shape, now that I watched your video I will be changing them. I noticed on Amazon they have the switches without the wiring harness. Any thoughts, would they work just the same? Thank you, Elizabeth
Yes I just changer the switches and left the stock wiring, easy job.
This helped a lot, very informational!
Or turn your lights on and not wait 20 minutes
I have a 2003 Ranger and I bought replacement switches on Amazon from AA Ignition Store and was going to follow your very informative video but ran into a snag. I cannot get the plugs out of the new switches so I can just do plug & play like you did. Did you have any trouble with this... mine won't budge and I've tried everything? Do you remember who you bought your switches from I'm wondering if some of these on Amazon aren't meant to have the plugs removed? Last thing was there a tab on the existing factory plug you needed to squeeze don't want to mess that up? Thanks I'd appreciate your help!
I paid about $30 on Amazon for the switches and the wires came off with no problem, Just ligt the tab, email me some good pictures of the connectors pastorbobncc@comcast.net
Exactly how might the airbag trigger? Just by moving it?
They have gone off by touching a hot wire to ground.
Hello. I replace them but the horn does not work, the same thing happend to someone