No, but do a good write up with pics Dan to make the job easier for us!

From what I understand, some cruise controls are integrated into the vehicle ecm.
Are there ways around it?
Kinda like the electric power steering limp mode.

I can't say for certain beyond '93, but The Fox systems were stand alone.  Sometimes they were dealer installed.  There are usually dealer kits on eBay for sale for them.  I don't think the '94-'95 ones were either because the only major differences in the ECM for them was a switch to OBDII and integration of cooling fan control.  I lost interest in the cars once the 4.6 came out, so I can't say from '96 onwards how integrated they are, though by 2005 I would assume they were integrated the way all vehicles were. 

I will have to look into these options.
Originally, I was going to install the factory 92 mustang cruise control.
It’s just big and bulky, but it works.

Are there aftermarket units that are compatible with factory Ford cruise control switches?
I really don’t want it on the turn signal lever or just a box on the dashboard.
I have other ideas...can’t do it the easy way.

Rudi or (your name here)😁

Can factory style switches ( mid 80’s to mid  90’s) from a Ford Lincoln Mercury be used with Rostra style or other aftermarket cruise control?

They were all the same, buttons were shaped differently and location differed as well.
Electrically, all the same resistances connected to factory cruise.
I will be using VSS on T5 transmission inline with speedometer cable.  Just like on foxbody.

Factory switches have resistance built in for each function to input to Ford factory cruise module.

Just not sure if it can be modified to provide simple on/off if required for Rostra system?
Or can they be used as is?
I haven’t run across wiring schematic of  Rostra switches ( internally).
There’s plenty of wire diagrams for entire system...no details.

Thats the ticket Gary, with that schematic you should be able to connect with most pre computer factory controls.

Nos681 wrote:

Great information Gary. Thank you.
Your switch is in a box on dash?

Rudi
The stalk you have replaced your old one entirely?

Original fitment was the switch box located on the dash. With the addition of AC the center vents filled the area where the switch box was. I have now converted to the turn signal stalk switching. 

Nos681 wrote:

Great information Gary. Thank you.
Your switch is in a box on dash?

Rudi
The stalk you have replaced your old one entirely?

 
Yes, Rostra sells a dedicated stalk with integrated controls. It has the proper threads that screws right into the original turn signal mechanism. Makes for a nice clean almost O/E looking  installation.

I Rostra in my car using the clamp on stalk mount but put it in my consol. But anyway there are pictures of all their switches on their web site. At one time I was thinking of changing steering columns for a moderne on so I could have all my switches on the steering wheel. My ideas however are smarter than my brain.

Looks like I will have to do more research and development.

Are we related HudginJ3?😁

HudginJ3 wrote:

Nos681 wrote:

Looks like I will have to do more research and development.

Are we related HudginJ3?😁

 
Of course we are! I don't think it's a good idea to talk about it in public. I have a 78? Ford horn pad that has the buttons on it. Ya want it? It's green.

You said it brother😁

Hold off on the steering wheel for now.
Thanks for the offer.