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Ford Transit Vans Have Cruise Control, a Full Guide

Ford Transit vans come with cruise control to help make driving such a large vehicle easier. This is an amazing feature for any vehicle to have, especially on something like a Ford Transit. It is also very easy to use and easily accessible for when you are driving and need to focus on the road.  

This is an amazing feature for a vehicle like a Ford Transit, especially since it is often used as a commercial vehicle. It helps drivers stay safe as they drive long distances, oftentimes with few breaks. 

The cruise control setting helps to make driving a Ford Transit safer as well as making it easier overall. It is a great feature that many Ford Transit drivers utilize regularly. 

XL and XLT Variants Have Adaptive Cruise Control 

The Ford Transit comes with the option of having cruise control on all of its models. The XL and XLT variants also come with the option of adding adaptive cruise contro l to those models. 

The cruise control option comes with two modes, a simple set speed, and the other is a speed limit. This is extremely useful for those who drive their Ford Transit vans for long periods of time. 

This may not necessarily be a necessity but it certainly is a convenient option. Especially if you are already looking at the option of adding features onto your Ford Transit. 

Cruise control is a system that is designed to maintain a fixed speed which is set by the driver. It removes the need for accelerator pedal input and keeps the van going at that set speed. 

This is ideal for when you are driving for long hours or along a long stretch of straight road. It is also a way to offset the effects of driving fatigue, which is one of the main causes of overspeeding. 

This can be a great feature to take some of the pressure off of the driver as the vehicle will stay at the right speed. This does not mean that the driver is no longer necessary, however. 

Cruise control only controls speed, it cannot sense the need to stop or slow down. It will also not sense when the vehicle is getting too close to another vehicle. The driver still has to be steering the vehicle and press the brake. 

How to Use Ford Transit Cruise Control 

Using the cruise control on a Ford Transit is very simple and straightforward. It does not take a lot of time or practice, and you can stick to one set speed limit. 

When you turn the cruise control off, it will not delete or erase the set speed you have created. So it will resume once you turn on the cruise control again. This makes it easier as you do not have to program it multiple times for the same speed. 

Here is how you use the Ford Transit cruise control to set the speed limit amongst other functions. 

Turning On Cruise Control 

You will need to start by turning on the cruise control then you can begin to drive to the desired speed. Once you get to that speed, press SET+ or SET-. 

Then you will need to take your foot off of the accelerator pedal to let the cruise control take over the speed limit. 

Changing Speed Limit 

To change the speed limit set on your cruise control, you will need to press SET+ or SET- to slowly change the speed limit.

Speed up the vehicle until you reach the desired speed limit and hit the SET button again. 

Canceling Cruise Control Speed Limit 

To cancel the cruise control speed limit that you have set, you will need to push CNCL or tap on the brake. This will only stop the cruise control from controlling the speed, it will not erase the set speed. 

The Cruise Control is on the Steering Wheel 

The Ford Transit vans are designed to be incredibly user-friendly and easy to use no matter who is driving. This is why the cruise control is located on the steering wheel in an easy to access area. 

It is located on the left of the steering wheel, where you will usually see the buttons. There will usually be an ON button, SET+ and SET- buttons for different purposes. 

The instructional above should help you understand how to use these individual buttons. 

The cruise control on a Ford Transit has been placed on the steering wheel so that it can be easily accessed. This way, you can turn on and set cruise control without being hindered while driving. 

If it were located somewhere else, it could become a distraction to set while on the road. This was considered in the design as many drivers will be setting the cruise control as they are driving. 

Cruise Control Usually Makes Driving Safer 

One of the biggest benefits of using the cruise control system is that it usually makes driving safer. This is not necessarily a safety function but rather a system to make driving easier on the driver. 

Because cruise control can set your speed and remove the need to watch it yourself, it can help you not over speed. This is especially useful for those who use their van for work-related purposes. 

It can help to reduce speeding as well as driving fatigue-related speeding. Many drivers tend to speed as they drive for longer amounts of time. This is usually the result of driving fatigue as your concentration reduces. 

Cruise control can make it safer to drive for longer periods of time without the risk of overspeeding on the road. There are downsides to using cruise control, however as it:      

• Is not as safe as many might believe as it can mess with a driver’s concentration while driving. It can actually make drivers’ fatigue worse by removing the need to concentrate as hard while driving. 
• Is a simple system and cannot tell when it needs to slow down. It will go at the set speed limit no matter what is going on around you. 

This could result in car accidents, accidents in bad weather, or taking turns and driving on hills far too fast. This is why the driver must maintain concentration and still control the vehicle. 

Cruise control should never be trusted to operate the vehicle on its own as the driver is still very much necessary. 

Pros and Cons of Cruise Control 

Despite cruise control’s usefulness, it does have plenty of downsides to consider. Some of which we have already touched briefly on. 

Though this is a very handy system that could help you drive safer and longer, there are some dangers to consider. This system has pros and cons that every driver should be aware of. 

If you are looking to add this feature to your Ford Transit, there are some things that you should know first. You will want to make sure you know and understand how cruise control works before getting it added to your Ford Transit. 

As long as you understand how cruise control should and shouldn’t be used, it is a perfectly safe feature. 

• It can help you to control your speed better to avoid going over the speed limit. This is very handy, especially if you have been driving for a long time or are driving on a long stretch of road. 
• Using cruise control helps to better control your fuel engine uses and reduces gas wasted from acceleration. This helps      improve your fuel economy and save your gas as you drive. 
• The system can make driving long distances much more comfortable. You do not have to constantly focus on your speed and can just enjoy the drive itself. 
• You can sit more relaxed without having your foot on the acceleration pedal at all times. This can alleviate soreness and stiffness from driving. 
• This can be a great feature on straight roads where you often tend to go over the speed limit as it will keep you in check. 

• Using cruise control can actually negatively affect your reaction time while driving. It can put you too much at ease and allow for a lack of concentration as you are driving. 
• Reports have shown that cruise control can also create more drowsiness in drivers, taking away some of their concentration. This can lead to accidents on the road as the driver is not as aware as they should be. 
• Using cruise control can also affect your reaction to braking, making you more likely to have a collision. Not having to watch your speed can take away your awareness and make your braking time much slower. 
• Using cruise control in bad weather can become a significant safety hazard as you cannot control the speed as well. Cruise control will not slow down around ice, snow, or water, which can be dangerous. 
• Cruise control can make turning dangerous as it will continue going at the set speed. This can result in you taking a turn too quickly and having an accident or damaging your vehicle. 
• Cruise control makes it much more likely that you could lose control of your vehicle. 

Never Use Cruise Control in Bad Weather 

One rule that everyone should follow when using cruise control, is that it should never be used in bad weather. It is not meant to be used in bad weather and can actually become quite a danger to drivers. 

Cruise control is a very simple system and is not adaptive unless you get one of the models of Ford Transit that have adaptive cruise control. Most systems are not adaptive, however, and will only set your speed limit. 

Cruise control will not slow down to avoid puddles of water or icy roads . It will not take turns slower or drive more cautiously through snow and sleet. 

This is why cruise control can become a danger if used in poor weather as it lacks caution. Even if the driver is completely aware, they will end up fighting the cruise control to control the vehicle’s speed. 

This is why it is not recommended to use cruise control when driving in poor conditions or bad weather. It stops being an extra layer of safety and becomes a risk to everyone in the vehicle. 

If you decide to have cruise control added to your Ford Transit, make sure you read the owner’s manual before using it. This will tell you everything you need to know about cruise control and how to not use it. 

Make sure you follow its instruction as those rules are there for a reason and can help to keep you safe. 

Ford Transit Vans Are Considered to be Safe 

Ford Transit vans are considered to be relatively safe vehicles and have a four-star rating out of five for crash protection. They also have a five-star rating for side protection. 

This makes the Ford Transit a pretty safe vehicle to drive, especially if you have added safety features added to the van. They have a long list of potential safety features that customers can have added to their new vehicle. 

One safety concern for Ford Transits is that they have a greater risk of rolling over. This is especially true for the high roof models. 

This is a danger that all large vehicles have as they are less balanced and can tip over more easily. This is why you must learn how to drive a van properly and not be too rough when driving. 

Other than that, there are a few great safety concerns with the Ford Transit vans. They have pretty great reviews for being dependable and safe vehicles. 

Anyone Can Drive a Ford Transit 

Anyone can drive a Ford Transit van if they want to, it does not require any special skills or training. You don’t even need a special driver’s license, just a car license. 

Despite the large size of a Ford Transit, they are really very easy to drive compared to other large vans. They may look intimidating, but they are generally considered to be user-friendly. 

With just a little bit of practice, anyone can master the art of driving one in no time at all. It is much easier than many people would ever think by looking at the vehicle itself. 

You do not need to take any classes or learn any special skills, you don’t even need to have any experience driving a large vehicle. As long as you have some driving experience and understand the basic principles, you can drive a Ford Transit. 

They are just like any other vehicle and are actually designed to feel much more like a smaller vehicle than a commercial van. This is part of why the Ford Transit models are so popular despite being light commercial vans. 

People love the versatility and ease of this vehicle and often buy them for their day-to-day driving needs. A Ford Transit provides the best of both worlds between size and usability. 

Overall, this is a very user-friendly van that anyone can get used to driving with a little practice. Though it is easy to navigate, it is a good idea to first practice driving it before hitting a busy road. 

You can practice in an empty parking lot or long driveway, this will give you just enough experience to feel more confident. 

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How to Add Factory Cruise Control to a Ford Transit

I broke my right foot three years ago, and have never regained the strength I once had. In my old van, my foot would get tired and sore during long highway drives from constantly pressing on the gas pedal. I swore that the next van I got would have cruise control to avoid this. Smokey II not having it was the only thing wrong with it. My research before buying it revealed multiple ways I could add it, one of which was to enable the functionality already built into my van’s computer. It turns out ALL Transits have cruise control built-in, whether it’s enabled or not! It’s not surprising, since companies that buy or lease cargo vans want them as cheap as possible, so they leave out options like cruise or a nice stereo. I found this post on the Ford Transit USA Forum that explained how to unlock this hidden capability. I’ll summarize the process here to save you the trouble of reading the entire thread yourself, but full credit for discovering this process goes to the people on the forum, not to me.

Another popular option is the Rostra add-on cruise control system . This is an aftermarket system that ties into the van’s wiring to assume throttle control when activated. I didn’t care for the idea of altering the original wiring, particularly under warranty. It’s also not cheap, selling for $314.95 . The last straw was the warning not to use the Rostra system in conjunction with VHF/UHF two-way radios. Between my amateur, GMRS, and FRS radios, that simply wasn’t going to happen!

Basically, you need three things to enable cruise control on an unequipped Transit:

• A steering wheel with cruise control buttons
• The FORScan application for Windows
• A compatible OBD2 scanner

The hardest part will be to find the right steering wheel. There was precisely one on car-part.com that said it had cruise functions, but the photos showed it did not. I found one on eBay for $125 that was in excellent condition. I would’ve preferred a fancy leather-wrapped steering wheel, but beggars can’t be choosers.

The physical replacement was the easiest of any steering wheel I’ve ever done. This video is from an older Transit with a different wheel, but the procedure is identical. First, I disconnected the negative battery terminal. After removing the trim piece above the steering column, I was able to unclip the airbag from the hooks that hold it in, then unplug and remove it from the van. (This is why I disconnected the battery.) The wheel itself is held in with a single bolt. Back in the day, you needed a special tool to pull off a steering wheel, but this one came right off as soon as the bolt was out. Unplug the wiring harness, and set the original steering wheel aside. Installation of the new steering wheel is the opposite of removal, except easier because everything clips together quickly and easily.

I’ve been playing around with FORScan , a powerful program that provides access to all of the diagnostics, tests, and configurations the dealer has, and that traditional scan tools do not. I picked up an OBDLink EX OBD2 adapter, which is what they recommend as the best interface with a Windows computer. (I had to literally dust off my old Windows laptop I haven’t used in two years since being assimilated into the Apple collective. Resistance is futile.) I’ve been doing a lot more with it than enabling cruise control, but that’s a topic for another post.

Following the instructions in the forum post, I opened up the BCM (Body Control Module) menu, found the cruise control options, and enabled regular cruise control. I did not enable any of the adaptive cruise options. I’ve used adaptive cruise in a Ford Mustang and a Lincoln MKS. It works great and even detects slow-moving motorcycles and matches their speed. But my van has none of the extra hardware required for it. No extra hardware, besides the steering wheel with the controls, is required for regular cruise control, so that’s what I enabled, then saved the settings.

You’re not done yet. Cruise is enabled, but the Steering Control Computer Module (SCCM) doesn’t know you have a different steering wheel yet. At this point, none of the buttons will work, even the ones you had on your original wheel. This part gets a bit tricky.

You need to go into the SCCM settings and alter the code inside. The SCCM, along with most other modules, were not available to me in FORScan v2.3.52, which was the latest at the time I did this. However, on the forum post, someone reported success doing this on a 2021 Transit using v2.3.50. I downgraded to the older version, tried again, and all of the modules appeared on the list, including the SCCM. I’ll look around the other modules another time, but right now I was only interested in enabling cruise.

Instead of a simple menu like the BCM provides, the SCCM screen contains addresses, and you have to change the codes within them. It’s scary, but I followed these specific instructions, and it worked perfectly. On the SCCM screen, find address 724-02-01. The code should read B028 B000 00B6. VERY CAREFULLY change this to B008 7000 0056. Save this change, then turn the ignition off and back on again, as instructed.

At this point, you should have all steering wheel button functionality, including the cruise control buttons. You can test this by pressing the button that looks like a clock. You should get a “SET” prompt on the small screen on your dashboard. This means that cruise is turned on and waiting for you to set your speed. If you’ve gotten this far, it worked! I took a quick drive at this point just to make sure, and was able to set and adjust my speed with no problem at all. It worked exactly the same as if Ford had built my van this way.

The best part is the price. While the Rostra aftermarket system costs $315, I spent $125 on the steering wheel, $60 for the OBDLink EX interface, and nothing on a two-month free trial of FORScan. (A one-year license costs $12, which I’ll buy when the time comes because I like to tinker, but if all you’re interested in is enabling cruise control, you can use the free trial to do it, then never use it again.) So for a total of $185, a bit more than half the Rostra’s price, I’ve enabled the functions already built into the Transit. That’s a pretty good deal, especially considering that Ford probably charges more than that to “add” cruise control to the van when they build it.

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I just re-wrote the code on my van to have cruise control and I am so freaking stoked! Thanks for the easy step by step directions!

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I’m glad that was useful for you! I found the info all over the post on the Ford Transit forums, so I just compiled it in one place. It makes such a huge difference. I find I’m using cruise on any open road without traffic.

Would love to hear how else you’re utilizing the FORscan app for your transit. Seems like I’ve stepped into a whole new world of customization possibilities.

I haven’t gotten too deep into it. While building the interior I disabled the key fob panic button because it kept getting pressed in my pocket while I was crawling around on the floor. I’ve since enabled it again in case something goes bump in the night outside. I’ve also turned off my daytime running lights so that I can pull into a group camp after dark without blinding my friends. I know when to turn my own lights on and off. 🙂 I’ve played with a few other things but haven’t left any changes permanent. Though I still wouldn’t mind figuring out how to change my head unit’s startup/shutdown image from the basic Ford one to the Raptor or GT, just for fun. Imagine a Transit Raptor? Or Transit GT? That would be funny.

I’m digging around to find the same instructions but for a 2016 transit and it’s proving to be difficult to find. I know it’s a slightly different process but doesn’t seem to be well summarized anywhere. Do you recall seeing anything concise for an earlier transit? Seems I need steering angle sensor (clock ring?) as well. Thanks!

Sorry, I don’t recall seeing a similar step-by-step procedure for the earlier Transit. Of course, I wasn’t looking that hard for one, since I was only interested in finding it for my 2021. I’d search the Ford Transit USA forum ( https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/ ) and see what I could find. Even the procedure for my van wasn’t clearly spelled out like this until I wrote it. The info was all in the same thread, but I pieced it together from the original post and details in the comments that followed.

What year is your Transit?

Great write-up! This inspired me to add factory cruise to my 2017 Transit 350 148 WB Medium Roof. I was able to pick up a steering wheel off eBay for $115. The OBDLink Ex from Amazon for $50, then I got FORScan installed on my windows laptop with the 2 month extended free license. Apparently the process is a bit more involved for transits older than 2020 as you have to get a clock spring with compatible wiring. I’ve got one from eBay on the way but just wanted to point that tidbit out to anyone else who may be looking to add factory cruise!

Thanks for the addition! It’s funny you mention that, because I am now camping with not one, but two earlier Transits that are not equipped with factory cruise control, and may be interested in having me add it. I’m pretty sure the instructions for earlier vans are included in that long thread on the Ford Transit USA forum, but I skipped over them because they didn’t apply to me. I should probably add these to the post. Thank again!

can you please send me instructions on 17 transit please

I need to look into how to do it on earlier Transits. I think you also need to replace the clockspring, but I’m not sure. Check out the forum thread I posted – I think it also has info for earlier vans, but I only paid attention to mine. https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/2020-transit-adding-cruise-control-using-a-factory-wheel-with-cruise-control.85780/

I just bought 2023 ford transit 250 high top, no cruise control . I’m from Levittown pa , anyone out there who maybe interested in helping me to do my truck??? I’m a plumber, I have a little knowledge, but I don’t trust me to do it myself

Have you been able to make this change?

I have a challenge on a 2018 Transit 250 did the first step and turned on cruise control but I cannot find SCCM using to latest version cannot download the older version. Can anyone give suggestions?

Hi. Help. Has anyone figured out if it’s possible to do this on a 2016 Ford Transit. I just bought a lovely used vehicle and didn’t realize there was no cruise control until I was later cruising down the road. My right leg will not survive our future plans together. Must, must have. Do I suck it up and use Rostra and does it work w my particular model year?

I don’t know for sure (one day I should research and update this post), but I think on earlier Transits like yours the clockspring behind the steering wheel needs to be replaced as well. The forum thread I linked should have all the info for earlier models, too.

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By KenR , August 10, 2019 in Accessories and Modifications

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Searched but could find anything definitive about adding cruise control.

I have a 2015 TC LWB Cargo without CC and it's a bit of a hassle traveling as much as I do without CC.  Anyone know if CC can be added to a TC that came from the factory without it?  I'd prefer to use Ford factory parts if possible.

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22 minutes ago, KenR said: Searched but could find anything definitive about adding cruise control.

There are several threads on this forum.  You need a steering wheel with the cruise control buttons.  You will also need to turn on the feature in the car's computer system.

Just saw this video-- 

6 hours ago, mdarren said: Just saw this video--   

That's a full-size Transit, so some things will be different than a TC. But, for either one of the vans, I'd still recommend just buying the factory cruise control steering wheel and activate it using Forscan. Steering wheel installation & enabling CC/ASC took me maybe 30 minutes combined and I didn't cut or splice a single wire. I paid $120 for a brand new steering wheel on Ebay and already had the $30 OBD2 adapter to hook up my laptop. 

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Can a cruise be added to a 2019 Transit 150 Cargo van by installing a wheel with the buttons and enabling it using IDS or FORScan?

We all have the baby brother Transit Connect here, but the steering wheel in the big Transit's looks the same as ours, so I bet it should be do-able. 

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On 8/14/2019 at 10:27 AM, jrm223 said:   That's a full-size Transit, so some things will be different than a TC. But, for either one of the vans, I'd still recommend just buying the factory cruise control steering wheel and activate it using Forscan. Steering wheel installation & enabling CC/ASC took me maybe 30 minutes combined and I didn't cut or splice a single wire. I paid $120 for a brand new steering wheel on Ebay and already had the $30 OBD2 adapter to hook up my laptop. 

I'm curious about activating asc. I did cc. How do you control or adjust it does it display on the dash at all? 

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Which Ford Models Have Adaptive Cruise Control?

Modern Fords are packed with technology, and one of the more important features for most drivers is adaptive cruise control. Cruise control systems have been around for decades, but we can remember when you’d have to constantly brake and restart the cruise control when you hit traffic or a slow driver in front. 

Fortunately, with adaptive cruise control systems, those days are over. Like most manufacturers, Ford added adaptive cruise control to their model range a few years ago , and the system has been developed and improved ever since.

So if this feature is so great, you‘ll want to know which Ford models have adaptive cruise control right? Well, to answer that question, we’ve put together a list of every current Ford model, to show you which cars include this option and which don’t. We’ll also talk you through how it works , and if we think it’s value for money.

Let’s get started!

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How does Ford’s adaptive cruise control work?

Ford’s adaptive cruise control works similarly to most systems. The system is managed by a series of radars and cameras around the vehicle to monitor speed and distance from any objects. Once you set your desired speed and preferred distance from the car in front, the system will manage the rest.

This allows your Ford to slow down when the vehicle in front is slowing (so distance is maintained), and once the vehicle in front accelerates, your Ford will increase speed until it reaches the speed you set when you turned the cruise control on.

On some Ford models, the system includes a speed sign recognition system, which allows your car to monitor speed signs and slow down if necessary.

Do all Ford models come with adaptive cruise control?

No – most of the vehicles in the current Ford range include adaptive cruise control, but i t isn’t available on every model . Below we’ve listed every current Ford vehicle to show you:

• Which Ford models have adaptive cruise control as standard
• Which Ford models have adaptive cruise control as an optional extra
• Which Ford models don’t include adaptive cruise control

Models with adaptive cruise control as standard

The below models include adaptive cruise control as a standard feature . As expected, these are some of the highest-spec Ford vehicles on sale, and in some cases, they include the upgraded BlueCruise system.

• Escape Platinum
• Escape ST-Line Elite
• Escape Hybrid
• Bronco Sport Heritage Limited
• Bronco Heritage Limited
• Mustang Mach-E GT
• Mustang Mach-E Premium
• Mustang Mach-E California Route 1
• Expedition Limited
• Expedition Limited MAX
• Expedition King Ranch
• Expedition King Ranch MAX
• Expedition Platinum (BlueCruise)
• Expedition Platinum MAX (BlueCruise)
• F-150 King Ranch
• F-150 Platinum
• F-150 Limited
• F-150 Raptor
• F-150 Lightning Lariat
• F-150 Lightning Platinum

Models with adaptive cruise control as an optional extra

Most of the Ford range includes adaptive cruise control as an optional extra . The cost of adding this varies across the Ford range, and in most cases the adaptive cruise control feature is included with a larger options pack.

As a result, some option packs can reach into the thousands , and you may end up paying for features you don’t need. Unfortunately, most manufacturers are selling options this way, so it’s no surprise to see Ford adopting the option pack model.

• Escape Active – $995 (part of the Tech Pack)
• Escape ST-Line – $995 (part of the Tech Pack)
• Escape ST-Line Select – $995 (part of the Tech Pack)
• Bronco Sport Big Bend – $895 (part of the Ford Co-Pilot Assist pack)
• Bronco Sport Heritage – $895 (part of the Ford Co-Pilot Assist pack)
• Bronco Sport Badlands – $895 (part of the Ford Co-Pilot Assist pack)
• Bronco Sport Outer Banks – $895 (part of the Ford Co-Pilot Assist pack)
• Bronco Outer Banks – $3,195 (part of the Lux pack)
• Bronco Badlands – $4,690 (part of the Lux pack)
• Bronco Wildtrak – $3,195 (part of the Lux pack)
• Bronco Raptor – $2,300 (part of the Lux pack)
• Edge SEL – $1,195 (part of the Ford Co-Pilot Assist pack)
• Edge ST-Line – $1,195 (part of the Ford Co-Pilot Assist pack)
• Edge Titanium – $1,195 (part of the Ford Co-Pilot Assist pack)
• Edge ST – $1,195 (part of the Ford Co-Pilot Assist pack)
• Mustang Mach-E Select – $1,900 (part of the BlueCruise feature)
• Expedition XLT – $2,745 (part of the Special Edition pack)
• Expedition XLT MAX – $2,745 (part of the Special Edition pack)
• Expedition Timberline – $9,220 (part of the Timberline High pack)
• Maverick Lariat – $750 (part of the Ford Co-Pilot Assist pack)
• Ranger XLT – $995 (part of the Tech Pack)
• Ranger Lariat – $995 (part of the Tech Pack)
• F-150 XLT – $655 (part of the Ford Co-Pilot Assist pack)
• F-150 Lariat – $1,995 (part of the BlueCruise feature)
• F-150 Tremor – $1,995 (part of the BlueCruise feature)
• F-150 Lightning XLT – $5,000 (part of the XLT Equipment Group)
• Mustang EcoBoost Fastback – $725 (part of the Safe and Smart pack)
• Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback – $725 (part of the Safe and Smart pack)
• Mustang EcoBoost Convertible – $725 (part of the Safe and Smart pack)
• Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible – $725 (part of the Safe and Smart pack)
• Mustang GT Fastback – $725 (part of the Safe and Smart pack)
• Mustang GT Premium Fastback – $725 (part of the Safe and Smart pack)
• Mustang GT Premium Convertible – $725 (part of the Safe and Smart pack)

Models without adaptive cruise control 

There are a small number of vehicles in the current Ford range without the option for adaptive cruise control. These are usually the entry level trims for most Ford vehicles, which are missing a lot of standard features.

There are still some high spec vehicles on here. The Mach 1 Mustang models and the F-150 Lightning Pro are expensive cars, and it’s disappointing to see that Ford don’t include adaptive cruise control here.

• Ecosport SE
• Ecosport SES
• Ecosport Titanium
• Escape Base
• Bronco Sport Base
• Bronco Base
• Bronco Big Bend
• Bronco Black Diamond
• Bronco Heritage
• Bronco Everglades
• Explorer Base
• Explorer XLT
• Explorer ST-Line
• Explorer Limited
• Explorer Timberline
• Explorer ST
• Explorer Platinum
• Explorer King Ranch
• Expedition XL STX
• Maverick XL
• Maverick XLT
• F-150 Lightning Pro
• Mustang Mach 1
• Mustang Mach 1 Premium

Is adaptive cruise control worth it?

If you’re expecting to do a lot of highway driving in your Ford , then the adaptive cruise control feature would be a no brainer for me. It makes longer journeys considerably easier and the adaptive tech makes freeway driving in traffic less stressful.

If you’re going to do most of your driving in built up areas (where you’ll be at lower speeds) or off-road, then the adaptive cruise control system won’t get much use. It’s still useful for any longer journeys, but I wouldn’t rush to add this feature.

Now we can talk about the cost . If you’re looking at a Ford model where adaptive cruise control is standard then great, you have that feature built in at no cost. If you’re looking at a mid-spec Ford, chances are you’ll have to pay for adaptive cruise control and buy an options pack. 

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By shuguley , February 15, 2014 in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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adaptive speed control is in the b.c m and or I. p c but as I have studied I pretty sure I will have to re code the as-build data in the van.  

Hi @fleet man , I said on Facebook that I would dig into this for you when my wife returned with her 2018 van and was just reminded when I saw this, sorry for the delay. This morning I uploaded some files from her van to my website that you might decipher: As-Built Body CM data as of today Older As-Built Body CM data in pdf format As-Built PCM data as of today (some of the things I researched indicated that the PCM might handle some cruise functions)  

asdrew said: Hi @fleet man , I said on Facebook that I would dig into this for you when my wife returned with her 2018 van and was just reminded when I saw this, sorry for the delay. This morning I uploaded some files from her van to my website that you might decipher: As-Built Body CM data as of today Older As-Built Body CM data in pdf format As-Built PCM data as of today (some of the things I researched indicated that the PCM might handle some cruise functions) Click to expand...

asdrew said: This one is a 15 passenger XLT wagon that came with cruise and SYNC/Nav radio, VIN 1FBZX2YG2JKA34256 View attachment 132221 Click to expand...

@fleet man have you made any progress on this? I'm attempting the same and am thinking that I need to upgrade my instrument cluster in order to get it to work. I have the most basic cluster that only shows miles to empty and trip odometer. I've gone through FORScan and changed everything that I thought would enable cruise only to realize that the issue might be with my cluster.  

I made an update read below  

I dont think you need a cluster, my transit connect upgrade worked with a basic cluster. It would be better to verify if anyone has cruise control and a basic cluster, pretty sure I've seen this though. Did either of you check if the steering wheel clock spring had the necessary wires or if it was a different part number for vehicles with cruise control. Also with FORScan I think you can view the status of all the digital inputs, and cruise control buttons should be one of these. I think but Im not sure because I dont have my wiring diagrams with me but the buttons are inputs to the clock-spring or steering angle sensor(not sure what ford calls it) then that info is sent via a can bus to all the modules by the clock spring.  

In forscan Did you need to edit the as built to get this working? Or just change the value in body control module main?  

Checking the clock spring for wires would have been smart, but I didn't even look. I'll dig into that to see what I can find. The backlight on the steering wheel buttons does work, so I know that there was at least 1 unused wire when fitted with the basic steering wheel. Good call on using FORScan to view the realtime inputs. I'll try that when I get a minute. @dinocarsfast does your dash have any indication that your cruise control is on or off? I didn't think that the basic cluster had a light for that.  

if you check the part number they are the same for a transit with cruise and with out.. call the dealer and check for your self  

i was able to get the as-built file for a o e m transit but the transit that I want to program doesn't have the line available to program so the euro platform is so different that the I p c will need replaced and possibly the b c m . the transit connect has the correct stile cluster that it is much e-z'er to add cruise. I went as far as to try and join a eruo transit site but they wont let me join , that is where I read a post about replacing the b c m to get the cruise working.  

• What do you mean an OEM transit? Aren't they all? Are you saying you downloaded the .ab file for a particular VIN with cruise control?
• What Euro transit site was this? Do you have a link or is there any useful info posted there? I am curious about this replace BCM part. Is it a different Ford part number? Or needs to be bought used from a vehicle with cruise because it's not reprogrammable?
• Buy steering wheel with cruise, either with or without radio control buttons
• Plan to re-use stock airbag / horn / cover. I haven't heard anyone mention this and assume they are compatible
• Plan to re-use stock instrument cluster as this thread indicates it's the same part number
• Set up Forscan and start hacking away.

hayduke said: @fleet man or @lmleblanc any progress on this? I have an '18 with a base wheel / stereo and no cruise. I've got some good digital and analog electronics experience and was considering taking this on as a project... though I have not used Forscan before or done any electrical mods to my Transit (other than an aftermarket stereo). I'm hoping to collaborate and share notes. So far my plan is: Buy steering wheel with cruise, either with or without radio control buttons Plan to re-use stock airbag / horn / cover. I haven't heard anyone mention this and assume they are compatible Plan to re-use stock instrument cluster as this thread indicates it's the same part number Set up Forscan and start hacking away. Not related but as I have larger tires (275/45/16 K02) I'd like to try to work on calibrating the speedometer also. Click to expand...

Ok thanks @dinocarsfast for the reply. Makes sense. I'll probably try to figure out how to disconnect my airbag and remove the steering wheel and take a look at the plugs and wiring harness. I am happy to post photos of the wires in my base-trim van. If anyone with cruise has pictures of how many wires connect. I may also play around with FORScan to see if I can find any cruise related settings or gauges to view cruise/button state. My new steering wheel is in the mail but won't be here until next week. The number of wires present on the other side should also help give me a hint if there's a possibility of missing wires on the vehicle side.  

hayduke said: I came across a pretty cool tool over at the FORScan forum that has some features to diff as built (.ab) files bit-by-bit. They specifically support putting in a bunch of .ab files from different VINS and using this to generate a report about bits that differ. Ideally if we could find very similar models with and without cruise we might be able to narrow in on some of these settings. Has anyone (in the context of adding cruise control or otherwise) attempted this or heard about it being attempted for different Transit VINs? http://www.compulsivecode.com/Project_A ... mpare.aspx Click to expand...

Sounds like a lot of good research and work that you did, Good luck with your progress  

I did something similar to this for the trailer module but in the end I found that changing the values in the "Module Configuration" was enough and "ÄS-BUILT format" was not needed, but I also have not had enough time to completely bug test the system.  

That makes sense. My understanding is that I think there are a few module options related to towing but not cruise control, and my further understanding was that in modifying a module configuration value it was really just changing the values in the as built format, but with a nice interface to control what you're changing.  

I think that the "module configuration" and "AS-BUILT" are saved in two different places and are two different things, if you look at the AS-Built file that you can download from the motorcraft website the module configuration data correlates to the long couple hundred digit hexadecimal number at the end of the file. The "AS-BUILT" tab in FORScan correlates to all the 16 or 32 bit addressed memory positions, you can also find them in the as-built file downloaded from the motorcraft website  

Different engines have different clusters because of the engine redline  

• Turn wheel 90 degrees from center to expose pins for removing airbag
• Use screw driver and mirror/iphone to bend pin on back of steering wheel to release airbag
• disconnect horn (not sure if polarity matters but make a note)
• disconnect airbag plug by prying up little orange tabs first then pulling plug directly off and then place airbag aside
• Disconnect 16 pin C218B connector from steering wheel to clock spring
• Use 15/16th socket with extension to remove steering column bolt. Note wheel orientation as you need to put it back the same way
• Lift off wheel and set aside
• Locate two T25 bolts on bottom of steering column and remove (you may need a 6" extension for the lower one)
• Using the flat screwdriver, carefully remove lower steering column shroud. I found it easier to release the tabs on the front and then work down the sides, bending it to clear the key tumbler.
• Now the clock spring is exposed. Disconnect the yellow C218A and C214 plugs.
• Note the location of and cut the zip tie holding this harness to the side of the steering column. Make sure to note the location of the zip tie so that you replace it exactly as to not interfere with the telescoping steering column
• Locate two T25 bolts on the front of the steering column (silver) and remove both
• Next peel/hold back the top side of the steering column shroud and locate 2 black T25 bolts on the top of the steering column and remove these also.
• At this point the clock spring assembly should be able to be slid off the steering column.

hayduke said: Big update: I got cruise control working today. In the end I don't think it ended up being terribly complicated. With the right parts and tools it should probably only take you an hour or two. I ended up keeping my stock "low series" IPC, which means there is actually no display related to cruise which means you have to keep track in your head if it's on or off and you don't get a visual indication of what the speed is set to track to when on. But it works as expected, tapping the brake disengages it; set, resume, on, off all work. I might address this in the future, but I am relieved to know that at least to get the basic cruise functionality you don't need to replace the instrument cluster which involves likely a lot of shenanigans to get the mileage set properly. Parts Required: Steering wheel with cruise buttons Clock spring assembly from vehicle with cruise control (whole assembly is important as it should include what Ford calls the SASM). What I bought looks like this: View attachment 135737 Tools: Flat screwdriver with relatively short handle (6") Mirror or smart phone with front camera (to use as mirror) Torx 25 bit/socket (with at least 6" extension) Wire snips (to cut zip tie) extra zip tie 15/16th inch socket with at least 6" extension PC + FORScan + extended license OBDII connector compatible with forscan Procedure: Turn wheel 90 degrees from center to expose pins for removing airbag Use screw driver and mirror/iphone to bend pin on back of steering wheel to release airbag disconnect horn (not sure if polarity matters but make a note) disconnect airbag plug by prying up little orange tabs first then pulling plug directly off and then place airbag aside Disconnect 16 pin C218B connector from steering wheel to clock spring Use 15/16th socket with extension to remove steering column bolt. Note wheel orientation as you need to put it back the same way Lift off wheel and set aside Locate two T25 bolts on bottom of steering column and remove (you may need a 6" extension for the lower one) Using the flat screwdriver, carefully remove lower steering column shroud. I found it easier to release the tabs on the front and then work down the sides, bending it to clear the key tumbler. Now the clock spring is exposed. Disconnect the yellow C218A and C214 plugs. Note the location of and cut the zip tie holding this harness to the side of the steering column. Make sure to note the location of the zip tie so that you replace it exactly as to not interfere with the telescoping steering column Locate two T25 bolts on the front of the steering column (silver) and remove both Next peel/hold back the top side of the steering column shroud and locate 2 black T25 bolts on the top of the steering column and remove these also. At this point the clock spring assembly should be able to be slid off the steering column. At this point, assembly is the reverse of the disassembly but use your new clock spring and new steering wheel. If you haven't used FORScan before for changing configuration make sure to read up on it a bit, and make a backup. Locate the service procedure for BdyCM Central Configuration Main. Locate Cruise Control. My vehicle was set to 01 / Without cruise control. Change to 02 / With Cruise control, write your changes and that's it, you should be done. View attachment 135736 Interestingly I don't think Ford ever sold cruise without the trip computer since the low series dash doesn't have any cruise related signaling, but if you suspect or know differently I'd like to hear about it. There are so many different IPC part numbers, I never figured out what all of them were. Since I did not add the trip computer, this also means none of the other left and right buttons on the steering wheel do anything. The left buttons (info/message center) incidentally can be seen in FORScan and they are registering on the MS CAN bus, but since I don't have a message center IPC they're pointless. The right buttons are not connected at all, I think the reason is they are wired to the media / SYNC HS CAN which my vehicle harness does not have. It might be interesting to see if I could get these to talk to my aftermarket stereo... I think there have been some threads on this on this forum. I'm pretty sure the signals are being passed through the clock spring at least. If you are going the route of upgrading the IPC, you might consider upgrading all the way to the "Level 2" IPC, and in which case you'd want a clock spring assembly that also includes lane departure. I think there is also a haptic feedback device in the steering wheel so it might make sense to source all those parts from the same vehicle. You'd also need the front camera and the wiring through the headliner. My vehicle does not have any connectors or wiring in the headliner so presumably you'd need that wiring harness as well. Big thanks to @dinocarsfast who helped me out a lot with ideas and debugging and was a huge help as well as other folks on this forum. Hopefully this post will give some other folks the confidence to do this upgrade, if so post up and let us know how it went. Click to expand...

dinocarsfast said: More recent post in this thread describe how cruise control is added by replacing the steering wheel and the clock spring aka steering angle sensor and updating the configuration with forscan Click to expand...

@hayduke wow! Thanks for putting the time and detail into this. Looks like I’ll be buying a clock spring instead of selling my steering wheel. Glad to know the instrument cluster isn’t needed either. Great work!  

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Before we go, here's a reminder of today's key events: 

• An ally of Vladimir Putin - parliamentary deputy Mikail Sheremet - warned that Ukraine's invasion of Kursk had put the world "on the brink of a third world war";
• An anti-Putin group of Russians fighting on behalf of Ukraine urged Russian soldiers in Kursk to surrender and fight with Kyiv's army;
• Russian forces took control of the village of Serhiivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, according to the Russian defence ministry;
• A bridge over the River Seym in Kursk was destroyed in a Ukrainian attack, Russian state media reported, citing security officials;
• Ukrainian air force commander Mykola Oleschuk later shared a clip showing the moment a bridge in Kursk was hit, saying Ukrainian pilots had struck "enemy strongholds" and supply routes in the region. 

Nine people linked to the late Putin critic Alexei Navalny have been added to Russia's list of "terrorists and extremists", the news agency AFP has reported. 

It said those placed on the list include:

• Mr Navalny's former spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh
• His lawyers Olga Mikhailova and Alexander Fedulov
• The chair of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation Maria Pevchikh
• Opposition journalist Antonina Kravtsova
• Activist Olga Komleva
• Dmitry Nizovtsev, a host on Navalny's YouTube channel
• The YouTube channel's producer Nina Volokhonskaya
• Alexei Malyarevsky, a software programmer jailed for seven years for donating to Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation

The names were included on the website of the Russian financial monitoring service Rosfinmonitoring. 

The service is responsible to tackling the financing of people and groups that Russia has deemed as "terrorists" or involved in "extremist activity" and is able to freeze the bank accounts of those listed.

On X, Kyra Yarmysh claimed one of her accounts had been blocked within three hours of being added to the list. 

Mr Navalny died in February while serving a prison term in an Arctic penal colony. 

Russia's prison authorities said the 47-year-old died after a walk, but his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, has accused investigators of trying to cover up his murder. 

Riding armoured vehicles and playing with dogs, Ukrainian troops are still firmly on the Russian border. 

Reuters has captured photos of them in Sumy - the area where they launched their surprise invasion of Russia's Kursk region last week. 

Since then, they've taken land and pushed on with their offensive, capturing the town of Sudzha yesterday and advancing up to 3km (1.8 miles) today, according to their commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. 

Five villages in Russia's Belgorod will be evacuated due to ongoing Ukrainian attacks, the region's governor has said. 

Writing on Telegram, Vyacheslav Gladkov said entry to the areas would not be allowed.

"From August 19, we are closing entry to five settlements in the region, resettling residents and helping to remove property," he said. 

Yesterday, Russia's Emergencies Ministry declared a "federal level" state of emergency in the Belgorod due to ongoing Ukrainian attacks. 

A regional-level state of emergency had been declared earlier in the week, and the change in status suggested a worsening situation in the region. 

A Ukrainian lion with "shellshock" is being driven 1,400 miles to start a new life in the UK.

Yuna has psychological issues and coordination problems after debris landed near her enclosure in January, according to a Kent animal sanctuary.

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Footage has emerged of the moment a bridge in Kursk was destroyed. 

Ukrainian air force commander Mykola Oleschuk shared the clip on Telegram, saying forces had taken part in "combat operations" in the Russian region.

He said Ukrainian pilots had hit "enemy strongholds", equipment, logistic centres and supply routes with the "high precision strikes". 

"Thank you to the pilots and everyone who ensures the combat work of aviation," he added. 

It comes after Russian state media reported a key bridge over the River Seym in the area had been destroyed by Ukraine. 

The destruction had made civilian evacuations harder, TASS news agency reported, citing Russian security officials. 

A man has admitted to being a member of Russia's Wagner Group but claimed he was only "pretending" to be involved.

Piotr Kucharski pleaded guilty to membership of a proscribed organisation between 15 September and 28 October 2023 at the Old Bailey today. 

As he entered his plea, the 49-year-old said: "Guilty that I was pretending that I was a member of the organisation."

Dan Pawson-Pounds, prosecuting, said: "There is no evidence that Mr Kucharski actually travelled to the location he claimed to have gone to, or engaged in the activities relating to the Wagner Group, so that is why the charge has been framed in the way it has."

Simon Gledhill, defending, said: "In short, he told people, and gave the impression that, he was a member of the group rather than being an actual member."

Kucharski listed his address as Watford, Hertfordshire, but he said after the hearing that he was from Poland.

He was convicted and served a 15-year sentence for armed robbery in Poland, the court was told.

He remains on conditional bail.

Who are the Wagner Group?

The group was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in September 2023, making it a criminal offence to belong to or support the group in the UK.

The group became a focus of the war in Ukraine in 2022, with its recruits helping Russia in the battle of Bakhmut - one of the bloodiest of the conflict. 

Its former leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, later organised a march on Moscow in an attempt to oust senior Russian military leaders over the treatment of his mercenaries and the handling of war. 

But, his attempted mutiny failed. He was later exiled by Vladimir Putin and died in a plane crash a short time later.

Three police officers have been injured in a drone attack in the Mykolaiv region, Ukraine's national police has said. 

In a post on Telegram, the force said the officers were in the southern Ukrainian area to document the aftermath of previous Russian attacks when a drone hit their car. 

It said they all received "explosive injuries" and were undergoing treatment. 

It also shared images purporting to show the damaged vehicle. 

Russia has summoned Italy's ambassador in Moscow after journalists entered the Kursk region. 

The Russian foreign ministry said the official had been summoned over an "illegal border crossing" by a team of correspondents from Italian state broadcaster RAI. 

It said the team had reported from Ukrainian-held parts of Kursk earlier this week. 

"A strong protest was expressed to the ambassador in connection with the actions of the film crew of the Italian state television and radio company "RAI", which illegally entered the territory of the Russian Federation to cover the criminal terrorist attack of Ukrainian militants in the Kursk region," it said on Telegram. 

"In gross violation of Russian legislation and elementary rules of journalistic ethics, the Italian correspondents used their stay in our country to whitewash the propaganda support for the crimes of the Kyiv regime." 

It said the actions of the journalists fell under Russia's criminal code and authorities were taking steps to "establish the circumstances of the crime". 

On Tuesday 6 August, Ukrainian forces launched their invasion of Russia's Kursk region. 

The offensive came as a shock, with Russian officials scrambling to respond as troops and armour poured across the border. 

The Ukrainian operation has been taking place under tight secrecy, with participating forces reportedly only told about it a day before it began.

Since then, fighting has continued and Ukraine has been able to advance further into the region. 

Yesterday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his troops had captured the largest Russian town to date - an area called Sudzha. 

Now, Ukraine's military has released footage purporting to show day one of the Kursk offensive. 

In the clip, a Ukrainian tank fires at the Sudzha border crossing terminal.

At least three Russian soldiers are seen signalling their surrender before a larger group exit the rubble of the terminal.

An even larger group of Russian prisoners are seen walking towards Ukrainian territory.

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