Cruise Control - Inoperative

TSB 05-17-9

09/05/05

SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE

FORD:
2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle

MERCURY:
2005 Montego

ISSUE
Some 2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle, and Montego vehicles may exhibit intermittent speed control deactivation and/or speed control will not set.

ACTION
Adjust the brake lamp switch to repair. To adjust,
the switch must be removed and then reinstalled.

Refer to the following Service Procedure.

Replacement of the switch is not required.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE
THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH IS THE LOWER (BLACK) SWITCH. THE UPPER (BLUE) SWITCH IS THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATE SWITCH.

1. Remove the brake lamp switch, by pulling upward lightly on brake pedal and turning the switch clockwise about 1/8 turn (45 degrees).

NOTE
IN STEP 2, DO NOT LIFT UP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING REINSTALLATION.

2. Release the brake pedal and leave it in the at-rest position. Reinstall the switch by turning it counter-clockwise about 1/8 turn (45 degrees).

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

051709A 2005 Five Hundred, 0.2 Hr.
Freestyle, Montego Adjust
Stop Lamp Switch
(Includes Time To Remove
And Install Switch) (Do Not
Use With 13408A)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
13480 07