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2005 FORD EXCURSION

6.0L V8 Power Stroke Diesel4WDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1565low severityPowertrain

Speed Control Command Switch Out of Range High

on 2005 Ford Excursion 6.0L V8 Power Stroke Diesel · 4WD

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.

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