FORD / MAZDA
Part Number: 250-1847
ELECTRONIC CRUISE KIT
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
General Applicability
This cruise control was tested and verified on:
2009-2010 Ford F-150 / E-150
2010
Ford Escape
2009-2010 Mazda Tribute
This cruise control may not function correctly on unverified
vehicles. See www.rostra.com for vehicle compatibility.
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Safety Tools
Gloves, Safety Glasses
Special Tools
Volt-Ohm Meter
Kit Contents
Item
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Recommended Tools
Description
Cruise Control Module
Switch Harness
Main Wiring Harness
Pedal Interface Harness
Hardware Kit
Control Switch
Service Part #
250-2786
250-2760
250-2759
250-2761
250-2767
250-3742
Installation Tools
Side cutter
Drill Bit or Knockout Punch
10mm wrench
Soldering Tool
To cut wire ties
9.5mm or 3/8” (for switch)
Special Chemicals
Contents of Hardware Bag
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Description
Conflicts
Wire Zip Ties
Note:
Kit Contents/Service Parts
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Legend
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STOP
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STOP: Damage to the vehicle may occur. Do not
proceed until process has been complied with.
OPERATOR SAFETY: Use caution to avoid risk of
injury
CRITICAL PROCESS: Proceed with caution to ensure
a quality installation.
GENERAL PROCESS: This highlights specific
processes to ensure a quality installation.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: This calls out the specific
tools and equipment required for this process
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WARNING: DO NOT USE HAND-HELD 2-WAY TRANSCEIVERS INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE WHILE
DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED.
WHEN TRANSMITTING FROM INSIDE THE CAR, 2-WAY RADIOS THAT OPERATE IN THE 25-700 MHz
FREQUENCY RANGE WITH MORE THAN 2.0 WATTS OF POWER CAN PRODUCE ELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF CRUISE AND THROTTLE
CONTROLS RESULTING IN VEHICLE "LIMP MODE".
Use of cell phones will not interfere with these controls.
DUE TO SENSITIVE NATURE OF SIGNALS USED FOR THIS PRODUCT ALL NON PLUG AND PLAY
CONNECTIONS MUST BE SOLDERED. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT WILL VOID
WARRANTY.
Form #5219, Rev. C, 09-14-10
FORD / MAZDA
Part Number: 250-1847
ELECTRONIC CRUISE KIT
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Section I – Installation Procedure
A. Pre-Installation Suggestions
1. It is advisable to disconnect the negative
battery cable for 3 minutes before beginning
installation, to avoid unintended air bag
deployment. Note and record any anti-theft
radio codes prior to disconnecting. Figure 1
2. Remove the driver side lower dash and kick
panels. Remove the steering wheel shroud.
Figure 2
Figure 1
B. Install Electronic Module
1. Plug the Main Wiring Harness, Switch
Harness, and Pedal Interface Harness in to
the mating connectors of the Cruise Control
Module. Figure 3
2. Place the Cruise Control Module in a secure
location behind the driver side dash area near
the firewall away from moving parts. Secure
with supplied wire ties.
3. Route the Pedal Interface Harness through
steering column and down to the accelerator.
Figure 2
Figure 3
4. Locate the 6 pin plug and mate connectors to
the Pedal Interface Harness. Remove the
accelerator 6-pin connector and apply to
mating connector of Pedal Interface
Harness. Apply the remaining connector to
the accelerator. Figure 4
Figure 4
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FORD / MAZDA
Part Number: 250-1847
ELECTRONIC CRUISE KIT
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
C. Ford F and E 150 Wiring Connections
(It is advisable to use solder for all wiring
connections)
F-150
Driver Kick Panel
1. Locate the following wires to connect to the
Main Wiring Harness from the control
module:
Function
See
Fig.
Vehicle Color
F-150 IGN
5
WHITE/LT. BLUE
E-150 IGN
6
BLUE
BRAKE +
7
BROWN/RED OR
BEIGE/RED
BRAKE -
7
VIOLET/WHITE
GROUND
8-9
GROUND POINT
VSS
11
YELLOW
2. Connect the Main Harness to vehicle wire by
using the chart below:
Function
Cruise Harness
Color
Vehicle Wire
F-150 IGN
RED
LT.BLUE/WHITE
E-150 IGN
RED
BLUE
BRAKE +
BLUE
BROWN/RED
BRAKE -
WHITE/BROWN
VIOLET/WHITE
VSS
VIOLET
YELLOW
3. Apply the Black Ground Wire from the
Main Wiring Harness to the Vehicle Ground
Point behind the lower dash panel (F-150) in
Figure 8, or behind the driver-side kick panel
(E-150) in Figure 9.
IGN
Figure 5
E-150
Junction Box
IGN
Figure 6
Brake Switch
Pin 1
Brown/Red
Pin 4
Violet/White
Figure 7
F-150
Form #5219, Rev. C, 09-14-10
Figure 8
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Part Number: 250-1847
ELECTRONIC CRUISE KIT
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Ford F and E 150 Wiring Connections
Continued…
E-150
4. Route the Violet through grommet on firewall
to antilock brake module located under the air
intake system (Figure 10). Note: If extra
length is needed, use the White/Purple wire to
extend Violet Wire. Connect the Violet Wire
from the Main Wiring Harness to the Yellow
Wire (Vehicle Speed Sensor) in Pin 28 of the
antilock brake module. Note: The yellow
wire will be entwined with purple/white
wire. Apply the supplied weather sealant to
the connection. Be sure all of connection is
sealed properly. Figure 11
Figure 9
Antilock Brake Module
D. Mazda Tribute / Ford Escape Connections
(It is advisable use solder for all wiring
connections)
1. Locate the following wires to connect to the
main harness from the control module:
Figure 10
Function
See
Fig.
Vehicle Color
IGN
12
YELLOW/GRAY
BRAKE +
13
YELLOW/RED
BRAKE -
13
VIOLET/WHITE
GROUND
14
GROUND POINT
VSS
15-16
GRAY/VIOLET
CLUTCH
SWITCH
17
GREEN/WHITE
VSS Pin 28
Figure 11
Antilock Brake Module
2. Connect the Main Harness to vehicle wire by
using the chart below:
Under Dash
Function
Cruise Harness
Color
Vehicle Wire
IGN
RED
YELLOW/GRAY
BRAKE +
BLUE
YELLOW/RED
BRAKE -
WHITE/BROWN
VIOLET/WHITE
VSS
VIOLET
GRAY/VIOLET
CLUTCH
SWITCH
WHITE
GREEN/WHITE
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IGN
Figure 12
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Part Number: 250-1847
ELECTRONIC CRUISE KIT
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
3. Apply the Black Ground Wire from the
Main Harness to the Vehicle Ground Point
behind lower dash panel. Figure 14
Brake Switch
Pin 1
Yellow/Red
4.
Route the Violet Wire through grommet on
firewall to antilock brake module. Remove
the air intake system to access ABS harness
(Figure 15). Note: If extra length is needed,
use the White/Purple wire to extend Violet
Wire. Connect the Violet Wire from the Main
Wiring Harness to the Gray/Violet Wire
(Vehicle Speed Sensor) in Pin 34of the
antilock brake module.
Pin 4
Violet/White
Figure 13
Note: The gray/violet wire will be entwined
with violet wire. Apply the supplied weather
sealant to the connection. Be sure all of
connection is sealed properly. Figure 16
5. Clutch Switch for Manual Transmissions:
Locate the black 2-pin connector on the clutch
switch. Connect the White Wire from the
Main Wiring harness to the Green /White
Wire of the clutch switch. Figure 17
6. Secure Cruise Control and Switch Interface
Module harnesses with zip ties away from
moving parts.
GND
Figure 14
Figure 15
Harness
Antilock Brake Module
VSS Pin 34
Antilock Brake Module
Clutch Wire
Figure 16
Figure 17
Form #5219, Rev. C, 09-14-10
FORD / MAZDA
Part Number: 250-1847
ELECTRONIC CRUISE KIT
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
E. Install Control Switch
1. Use the Lever Wedges on the Control
Switch as an angle template to drill a 3/8” or
9.5mm hole in the lower shroud of the
steering column cover. Assemble Control
Switch to the lower shroud of the steering
column cover according to Figure 18.
2. Apply nut and position the Control Switch
for highest driver visibility.
3. Assemble (2) 3-pin connectors from the sack
parts to the mating wire colors on the Switch
Harness. Use the diagram to mate the Main
Wiring Harness to the Switch Harness.
Figure 19
Figure 18
From Module
From Switch
4. Route the assembled Switch Harness to the
mating connector of the Cruise Control
module.
5. Secure the Switch Harness with zip ties away
from moving parts.
Figure 19
F. Testing
1. Reconnect negative battery cable and torque
to 35 lbs. Reenter anti-theft radio codes.
F-150
2. Turn ignition on. Apply the on/off button of
Cruise Control Switch.
G. Reassembly
1. Reinstall all removed pieces taking care to
ensure harnesses and wiring connections are
properly secured.
2. Make sure all harnesses are not pinched or
bound by trim pieces.
Figure 20
Tribute
Figure 21
Form #5219, Rev. C, 09-14-10
FORD / MAZDA
Part Number: 250-1847
ELECTRONIC CRUISE KIT
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Section II – Wiring Diagram
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Green
4 volts
Ignition
White
4 volts
Ignition
Yellow
2 volts
Ignition
Red
2 volts
Ignition
Note: All Pedal Interface Harness
Voltages are with pedal fully depressed
Form #5219, Rev. C, 09-14-10
FORD / MAZDA
Part Number: 250-1847
Function
ELECTRONIC CRUISE KIT
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Color
Results
Fault Conditions
Ignition
Red
+12V when switched on and +0V when
switched off. Ignition must be greater
than +10V while cranking vehicle.
No power, voltage drop, or intermittent
connection will cause Loss of pedal or
“Limp Mode” condition.
Brake
positive +
Blue
“Hot” side of brake switch. +12V all the
time.
Cruise will not function if this
connection is not installed correctly.
Brake
negative -
Brown/White
“Cold” side of Brake switch. Zero (0)
resistance to ground when brake is not
pressed. +12V when brake is pressed.
Cruise will not function if this
connection is not installed correctly. If
connection is good, and there is a high
resistance to ground, a 5 terminal relay
will be required to complete installation.
See diagram below.
Ground
Black
Lowest resistance to ground closest to
zero (0) ohms as possible. Use a vehicle
ground point where other ground wires
are connected to.
A bad ground connection will cause the
following conditions: Cruise will not
function; Loss of pedal or “Limp Mode”
condition.
Clutch
(GND
triggered)
White
Ground active wire at switch when clutch
is depressed.
Cruise will not function if wrong wire is
connected –OR– Cruise will not
disengage when clutch is depressed.
Clutch
(+12V
triggered)
Yellow
+12V active wire at switch when clutch is
depressed.
Cruise will not function if wrong wire is
connected –OR– Cruise will not
disengage when clutch is depressed.
5 Terminal Relay for Brake Switch
Not Used
Ground
86
87
87a
30
Brake -
85
Ground
Brown/White of
Cruise Harness