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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1989RANGER 2WD V6-177 2.9LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1989 Ford Ranger 2WD V6-177 2.9L
Cruise Control Switch: Service and Repair
1989 Ford Ranger 2WD V6-177 2.9LSECTION Service and Repair
1. Remove steering wheel pad attaching screws from behind steering wheel.
2. While pulling pad away from steering wheel, disconnect horn and speed control wire connectors and remove pad.
3. Remove retaining nuts securing the speed control switches and trim plate retainer to the steering wheel pad.
4. Disconnect wiring connector on rear of steering wheel pad assembly, then remove switch and trim retainer assembly.
5. Remove speed control switches by snapping out of plastic retainer.
6. To remove the ground brush, remove steering wheel for access.
7. Snap the ground brush assembly out of the turn signal switch.
8. Reverse procedure to install.
2. While pulling pad away from steering wheel, disconnect horn and speed control wire connectors and remove pad.
3. Remove retaining nuts securing the speed control switches and trim plate retainer to the steering wheel pad.
4. Disconnect wiring connector on rear of steering wheel pad assembly, then remove switch and trim retainer assembly.
5. Remove speed control switches by snapping out of plastic retainer.
6. To remove the ground brush, remove steering wheel for access.
7. Snap the ground brush assembly out of the turn signal switch.
8. Reverse procedure to install.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.