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Speed Control Inoperative (05-17-9)

Publication date: 2005-09-05
Reference number: 05-17-9

SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE

SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 05-17-9, Date of Issue:  September 5, 2005
FORD: 2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle
MERCURY: 2005 Montego

DESCRIPTION

SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE

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 INFORMATION

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

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

Basic Part No. Condition Code
13480 07