2001 Ford Focus cruise control

BERNIEGIRL

MEMBER
2001 FORD FOCUS
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
120,303 MILES

When I bought this car in May (which runs great) the dealer said the cruise don't seem to work so he took 500.00 off the price. He said it may cost any where from 60.00 to 600.00 to fix. My question is
"could I check something myself to see if it is just a fuse or a switch or something like that?" Thanks for any help

Bernice

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
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DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Major components of the cruise control system are speed control switches, servo/actuator, vehicle speed sensor, horn relay, Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch, Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch, deactivator switch and related wiring. This system does not require engine vacuum. An electronic servo/actuator actuates throttle. All electronic control components are contained within the speed control servo/actuator.
The system is operational only at speeds greater than 30 MPH. The system is activated when ON/OFF switch is switched on and SET/ACCEL button is pressed and released. Vehicle will maintain set speed until new speed is set, brake pedal is depressed, or ON/OFF switch is switched off. If system has been deactivated by depressing brake pedal, set speed can be regained by pressing and releasing RESUME button. When brake pedal is depressed, a signal from switch is sent to servo to deactivate the system. A deactivator switch acts as a redundant brake signal.