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Old 16-12-2006, 09:00 PM   #1
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Hi, Just bought a 2002 Focus for the mrs, as we do a heap of freeway driving, how easy is it to get a cruise control put into it? Will FORD do it or is there after market ones that are better.
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Old 16-12-2006, 09:52 PM   #2
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Ford one is probably the best for integration... but it wont come cheap.

Can get aftermarket for around $300-$400 installed.

If you do get a quote, let us know... i am interested in getting it for mine.

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Old 17-12-2006, 12:42 AM   #3
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Definitely recommend the Ford option, depending on the model. Cruise control can't be fitted to LR ST170 or Zetec with the Stability Control Option, due to an incompatability with the traction conotrol sensors. Any other model can have the option fitted, I recommend buying it from a Ford Dealer and getting them to install it.
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Old 17-12-2006, 08:34 PM   #4
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I was quoted $660 installed, My car due for a service soon, I'm going to talk the total price down. Ask around, two different parts stores from the same ford dealer, quoted a difference of $80 on the same day
Its expensive because they have to replace the whole steering wheel, you will get a new leather one.
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Old 17-12-2006, 09:12 PM   #5
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Yes i love my cruise control, too bad theres no damn foot rest to go with it. Oh and the leather steering wheel is damn nice...too bad mine looks like crap after many long hours behind the wheel.
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Old 17-12-2006, 10:08 PM   #6
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Lonesta?? Try some leather cleaner and conditioner? Might fix it right up?
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Old 17-12-2006, 11:07 PM   #7
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Hi, Just bought a 2002 Focus for the mrs, as we do a heap of freeway driving, how easy is it to get a cruise control put into it? Will FORD do it or is there after market ones that are better.
Thanx

If this is in the wrong section, sorry. Please move it..
Have a look here - I asked the same questions a couple of years ago and ended up paying for the full Ford kit for about $695.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=1352

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Old 18-12-2006, 08:28 PM   #8
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Thanx for all the info guys!!! Just have to make up my ming whether it's worth doing or trade up to the newer model.
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