Back to 1997 Ford Taurus

1997 FORD TAURUS

3.0L V6 VulcanFWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor479Torque3850Fluid6DTC683Battery1Maintenance0Recalls5
P1565low severityPowertrain

Speed Control Command Switch Out of Range High

on 1997 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Vulcan · FWD

What this code means

The speed control (cruise control) command switch signal is higher than expected. The PCM cannot determine the correct cruise control command.

Symptoms

  • Cruise control inoperative
  • Check Engine Light
  • Cruise control activates unexpectedly

Common causes

  • Faulty cruise control switches
  • Wiring short in cruise control circuit
  • Clockspring failure (steering column)
  • Corroded connector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test cruise control switch resistance values
  2. Inspect clockspring and steering column wiring
  3. Check cruise control switch connector
  4. Verify switch voltages with scan tool

Repair notes

Replace cruise control switches. Replace clockspring if faulty.

Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →