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Sweet! Glad I made it easier!

I appreciate your positive feedback, and I'm glad you found my video helpful.

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I have it aligned properly, but thanks for your information. Other than that one instance, I hope you found the video informative and helpful.

Thanks! Glad I’m looking at the comments before attempting.

I just shoved mine in and bolted it down. I didn't know I was supposed to have a problem.

Can you explain more what do you mean by upmost because I did run into this problem

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Thanks, I'm glad you found my video more informative!

That's odd that the bolts are different, glad you were able to figure it out though.

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That's why I'm here!

It doesn't matter what terminal is pulled. As long as there is no current flowing through the car it is safe.

Might not matter to you but if you're going to teach it correctly, without chance of shorting the electrical system, then never disconnect the positive battery cable first. That's basic stuff, day one in my class

@@tywonpool All I am saying is that disconnecting either terminal achieves the desired result (in terms of electricity, they both serve the same purpose). In the video, I taught everyone to isolate the lead that was disconnected, so if you are worried about my teaching, I think I covered all of my bases to ensure the desired result without any issues.

I do not remember them having plugs on the buttons themselves. I thought that the ribbon connector on the OEM ones went straight into the buttons. The replacement one might have had connectors that you can remove but I don't believe you can do that with the OEM ones. If you did indeed have the OEM ones and did this thanks for pointing that out!

@@TheMileHighMechanic Yes I replaced OEM ones (that were all destroyed) with aftermarket ones. The ribbon wire connects perpendicularly to the connector (and on the right side it passes through) and the plug opening is sunk into the body of the button housing, so if you don't look closely it looks like the ribbon cable connects directly to the button, but at least on my 2002 there is indeed a plug connection. And thanks for the great video, it gave me the confidence to even attempt this repair. Repair shop wanted over $250 to replace the buttons, I bought a replacement set off Amazon for $22 and fixed it myself in 5 minutes!

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I had to do that a year ago. Then my little bro borrowed my truck and cracked the cruise buttons.

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Yeah they do tend to wear out over time.

My dad replaced the buttons in 2013, the my little brother drove my truck and punched in the new buttons. I blame the buttons. Lack of feedback when pressed! So you press harrrrderrr.

For sure that's what I'm here for!!!

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I will fix the link in the description, but these should be the same: www.amazon.com/F87Z9C888BB-Replacement-1998-2003-Mountaineer-F87A9D809BA/dp/B09THDJ7H8/ref=dp_prsubs_sccl_3/132-0940735-8545008?pd_rd_w=ZaQNW&content-id=amzn1.sym.2c74594d-9264-4cdf-bf3d-e4e41e237275&pf_rd_p=2c74594d-9264-4cdf-bf3d-e4e41e237275&pf_rd_r=K0RKQG5KQWZZF70Y6AKM&pd_rd_wg=wrff8&pd_rd_r=84990a49-74ef-4c7d-9d2c-0f7cc250cc68&pd_rd_i=B09THDJ7H8&psc=1

It doesnt make a difference

I believe that they are the same

I think it is because there is more material there. Either way it is better than no light🤷

Not sure what you mean, but the clockspring is there behind the airbag when you take it off

Interesting solution!

That is very odd, are you sure that all of the wires in the connector are pushed all the way in? If so it is possible that you got a dud and maybe try it with a new set of buttons. If this doesn't work then you probably have a messed up wire or something impeding the current from reaching the lights.

They are still working flawlessly...I've had no issues

The bolts have some wiggle room on the side of the air bag. You will need to pull the air bag towards you while you tighten them down to make sure that there is distance between the horn contacts.

I believe so, the interiors are virtually the same

Im pretty sure they came with the edge trim model, so I would start looking there...I did not buy them if that is what you are looking for.

No, since all you are doing is stopping flow from the battery, you can disconnect any terminal.

@@TheMileHighMechanic I did your method, not having to remove the steering wheel is great and just slide the cables thru the slit. My only encounter is the horn got so sensitive it kept buzzing lol. Fixed it by loosening (had it too tight) the two screws that hold the airbag. thanks for the video. tc

@@cebuanostud Thank you for the feedback, I'm glad you found it helpful!!

If the buttons were removed then yes, it will be the same process

@@TheMileHighMechanic Thank you so much, do you know where I can buy a pair of new buttons?

@@worromot2682 I think I linked it in the description

Hmm very odd. Does the horn pad go down all the way, or are the buttons in the way of it traveling. You need to align everything so that it can move freely. As for the OFF and CRUISE making the horn go off, that beats me. Maybe you got some wires crossed? Does the horn work as the off button for the cruise control? I suggest taking it apart and redoing it again to see if something is flipped.

@@TheMileHighMechanic So I took it all apart and reinstalled it, following the process that you laid out here. Same result. I haven't actually driven it; I'll give that a try in a bit and see what happens.

@@dannynqualls-gibeau8748 That is very odd, the only other thing that I can think of is a grounding issue. That in its self sounds very unlikely too. I am at a loss.

Did you ever solve this? I am having the same results

@@Evan_Randazzo maybe try installing a different brand of buttons?

Short answer is no...there is a servo motor that controls the throttle position to maintain the correct speed, and if your car wasn't optioned with it you won't have it.

@@TheMileHighMechanic Do you know of any videos on KZfaq that show how to install the servo motor? Or can you do a video on that? I have a 1998 Single Cab Style Side I’m trying to add cruise control to… Love your channel by the way…

@@justonpreble4083 I found this forum thread that has what you are looking for ( www.ranger-forums.com/interior-exterior-electrical-123/how-98-03-cruise-control-install-76919/ )

@@TheMileHighMechanic Your the man! Thanks 🙏

@@justonpreble4083 I wish you luck!

Do they function correctly? Are you sure you bought the correct ones? If yes to both, I think you just got a bad part.

Thanks for getting back to me. They do not function properly. I tested the cruise control at various speeds above 35. I used your link to purchase the right ones to fit my 1998 ford ranger. I have owned this vehicle since 2002 and I know the cruise control hasn’t worked in a very long time. My controls were melted off from the hot Hawaiian sun so I figured I would try replacing them after watching your video. At least aesthetically the steering wheel looks nice now. Do you think they are bad and I should return to Amazon and swap out for a different set of controls?

​@@danielcotter9202If they don't actuate the cruise control then it is likely not a problem with the buttons. I would check the cruise control fuses. Sounds like there is no power being sent to the buttons.

It could be possible that your cruise control servo has gone out (the little motor that controls the throttle for cruise control)

@@TheMileHighMechanic everything was working great till I was taking one of them security lock bars off the steering wheel. The bar got jammed and took the cover of the cruise control switch off. And the wires unplugged from inside the steering wheel. I ended up buying new switches and plugged it all in and it still don't work. I can hear the motor of the cruise control turn on and back off after I push the buttons on the switches. Hopefully that makes sense.

@@dougbailey1521 so you can hear the servo engaging but it doesn't keep the speed?

@@TheMileHighMechanic I tried pushing the cruise control buttons and I hear a motor or something come on and then it goes away after a few seconds. If I remember right. I'm pretty sure I had the key onto the on position and the cruise control light blinked like 2 times. As I was pushing the cruise control buttons

@@dougbailey1521 The system only engages above 30 mph, so if it's doing the same thing above that speed, id say we are looking at a problem with the circuit... possibly the connection to the wheel is damaged, or a relay has failed

I just did it the other way because that's the way it was before I took it off. In my opinion there are reasons to why engineers put things in certain places, and as a rule of thumb I just put them back where I found them. But if it works, I guess that it is fine.

@@TheMileHighMechanic you did it the correct way. I was afraid of tearing it up so I took another path

@@timin770 hey, whatever works!