Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 282 (Cruise Control System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Speed Control
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- Speed Control Servo Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Test
- Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Speed Control Servo
- Pinpoint Test B: The Speed Control Is Inoperative - Unable To Enter Self-Test
- Pinpoint Test C: DTC 1318 - Battery Voltage Low
- Pinpoint Test D: DTC C1126 - Speed Control Actuator Switch Stuck For Two Minutes Or Longer
- Pinpoint Test E: DTC C1127 - DEACTIVATOR Switch Circuit Failure
- Pinpoint Test F: DTC C1179 - Speed Control Cable Slack Failure DTC C1109 - Throttle Position Did Not Return To Idle After Self-Test
- Pinpoint Test G: The Speed Control Is Inoperative - No DTCS
- Pinpoint Test H: The Set Speed Fluctuates
- Pinpoint Test J: The Coast Switch Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test K: The Set/ACCEL Switch Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test L: The Resume Switch Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test M: The Off Switch Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test N: DTC C1127 - DEACTIVATOR Switch Circuit Failure (Vehicle With Stability Assist)
- Pinpoint Test O: The Speed Control Indicator Lamp Is Always On
- Speed Control
- Removal And Installation
Factory Service Tools
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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.