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General Procedure

NOTE: In order to align the Cruise-Control Module (C-CM), the vehicle must be in a wheel alignment bay station so that the vehicle is level.
NOTE: Damage to the Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) bracket may affect correct alignment. When aligning the Cruise-Control Module (C-CM), inspect the Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) bracket for damage and repair as necessary before carrying out the alignment procedure.
  1. Remove the front bumper cover. REFER to BUMPER - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .
  2. Place the vehicle on a wheel alignment bay station.
  3. Locate the Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) radar sensor alignment screw.
    Fig 1: Locating Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) Radar Sensor Alignment Screw
    G07432703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Place a combination square level on the face of the Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) radar sensor unit and check vertical alignment.
    Fig 2: Checking Vertical Alignment Of Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) Radar Sensor
    G07432704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Keeping the combination square level on the face of the Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) radar sensor unit, adjust the pitch of the sensor by using an E5 inverted Torx® bit to adjust the screw until the sensor is vertical and level.
    Fig 3: Adjusting Pitch Of Sensor
    G07432705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Prior to installing the front bumper cover, clean and remove any debris on the front or back of the cover.
  7. Install the front bumper cover. REFER to BUMPER - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .
  8. NOTE: The engine must be running during the scan tool horizontal calibration procedure. Failure to leave the engine running throughout the entire procedure results in the cancellation of the alignment procedure and the system remains non-functional.
  9. Start the engine.
  10. Follow the operating instructions shown on the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) and carry-out the Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) calibration procedure.
  11. Follow the prompts to drive the vehicle after successful completion of the procedure. This may take several minutes.