# adding cruise control **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 1, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249 "2011-01-01T19:06:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/1 "2011-01-01T19:06:59Z")
My dad’s '05 Ford Focus didnt come with cruise control and now that he got transferred at work he’s going to be doing some highway driving instead of just back roads like he’s been doing and he’d like to see if he can add cruise control. Whats involved in adding it and is it worthwhile? He loves the car so getting rid of it isnt an option. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/2 "2011-01-01T19:10:16Z")
A co-worker of mine has added it a couple of times to various cars. Not sure what is involved, but it can’t be terribly hard. Just some wiring up of a switch, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/3 "2011-01-01T19:17:03Z")
Most cars it’s just a matter of buying all the related gear/electronics and PnP. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/4 "2011-01-01T19:17:07Z")
I know its not too hard on older cars but Im not sure if its in the computer on newer cars. Im pretty sure the steering wheel needs to be changed on his car. ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/5 "2011-01-01T20:21:21Z")
There is probably a lot more involved then anyone here really thinks and I’m sure it varies greatly depending on the car. Hell, the entire body wiring harness may have to be changed, ECU may have to be recoded, separate cruise control module may be needed, switches the the petals, controls on the steering wheel/stalk, sometimes even the cluster itself is different. Could be simple, could be VERY not simple. I’d look to see if you can find a focus forum and see if anyone else has successfully done it. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/6 "2011-01-01T20:26:41Z")
Seems like quite a bit could be involved. Nothing like the old JC Whitney add on cruise control for older cars. Ill have to check it out on a Focus forum for him. He can live with not having it but would like to have it for the highway. Personally I wouldnt have bought the car without cruise control and a tilt steering wheel. ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/7 "2011-01-01T20:39:04Z")
I have cruise control. I never use cruise control, even on 4hr trips. ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/8 "2011-01-01T20:39:55Z")
> [@yay... no more aqua dots](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yay-no-more-aqua-dots/38398/13): > > There is probably a lot more involved then anyone here really thinks and I’m sure it varies greatly depending on the car. Hell, the entire body wiring harness may have to be changed, ECU may have to be recoded, separate cruise control module may be needed, switches the the petals, controls on the steering wheel/stalk, sometimes even the cluster itself is different. > > Could be simple, could be VERY not simple. I’d look to see if you can find a focus forum and see if anyone else has successfully done it. what him said. im guessing its not gonna be very simple. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/9 "2011-01-01T20:43:14Z")
> [@Rip Dan Shaw....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-dan-shaw/38336/26): > > I have cruise control. I never use cruise control, even on 4hr trips. My dad drives like an old lady and would set it at exactly the speed limit. Ive got it on my truck and car and very rarely use it. ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/10 "2011-01-01T20:44:06Z")
I wouldn’t know neither of my shitboxes have it. never bothered me ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/11 "2011-01-01T20:49:44Z")
i use it everywhere, i love it ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/12 "2011-01-01T21:32:40Z")
> [@tdi\_logik"](#): > > i use it everywhere, i love it +1 i do it on western/central when there’s no traffic sometimes and i’m not tired, lets me relax a little more ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/13 "2011-01-01T21:53:50Z")
Wait…I thought you meant an after market one (if they are still made). If you are referring to OEM ford CC, then yes…it’s probably not worth it. Sorry, I should have said my co-worker used to buy after market ones for like $80 and install them on his cars. ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/14 "2011-01-01T21:58:39Z")
![http://androidspin.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/single-brick.jpg](http://androidspin.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/single-brick.jpg) /thread ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/15 "2011-01-01T22:05:12Z")
> [@12/21/2012](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/12-21-2012/38391/53): > > +1 i do it on western/central when there’s no traffic sometimes and i’m not tired, lets me relax a little more EXACTLY ---
**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/16 "2011-01-01T22:10:14Z")
I love it as do most people. I use it EVERYWHERE. Central ave, etc. ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/17 "2011-01-01T22:25:46Z")
> [@Don't leave food around your house.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dont-leave-food-around-your-house/38441/2): > > Wait…I thought you meant an after market one (if they are still made). If you are referring to OEM ford CC, then yes…it’s probably not worth it. > > Sorry, I should have said my co-worker used to buy after market ones for like $80 and install them on his cars. With most modern cars now using throttle-by-wire, aftermarket kits are probably non-existent. I can’t say for sure though. ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/18 "2011-01-01T22:31:37Z")
> [@Don't leave food around your house.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dont-leave-food-around-your-house/38441/3): > > EXACTLY might as well use the shit your car came with, ya know? ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/19 "2011-01-01T22:36:48Z")
I use the cruise control on all three of my cars (when they run) every time I drive. ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249/20 "2011-01-01T22:42:25Z")
> [@WTB: Civic EF Hatch stock or cheap cat back](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-civic-ef-hatch-stock-or-cheap-cat-back/38397/5): > > might as well use the shit your car came with, ya know? yes, i know. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/adding-cruise-control/256249.md?page=2)