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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMSDIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGSPEED CONTROLINSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Inspection and Verification
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Inspection and Verification
- Verify the customer concern.
- Verify the speedometer operates correctly. If the speedometer does not operate correctly, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
- Verify the stoplamps operate correctly by pressing the brake pedal. If the stoplamps do not operate correctly, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
- Verify the horns operate correctly by pressing the horn switch. If the horns do not operate correctly, refer to HORN .
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Speed control actuator cable
- Throttle linkage
- Battery junction box (BJB) fuse(s):
- 4 (40A)
- 12 (60A)
- Smart junction box (SJB) fuses:
- 14 (15A)
- 57 (10A)
- Wiring harness
- Loose or corroded connections
- Deactivator switch
- Brake pedal position (BPP) switch
- Speed control switches
- Powertrain control module (PCM)
- Speed control actuator
- Bulb
- If the fault is not visually evident, go to the SELF-TEST DIAGNOSTICSΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.