# 2001 Ford Econoline Commercial Cutaway - Add cruise?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-econoline-commercial-cutaway-add-cruise/151207>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford\
**Created:** [October 21, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-econoline-commercial-cutaway-add-cruise/151207 "2019-10-21T18:15:35Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![GeraldPatterson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e36b37/32.png) [@GeraldPatterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldPatterson)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-econoline-commercial-cutaway-add-cruise/151207/1 "2019-10-21T18:15:36Z")

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Wanting to ad cruise controll. I read some corrispodance saying it can be added by swaping steering wheels and clock spring. Looking for a definitive answer

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-econoline-commercial-cutaway-add-cruise/151207/2 "2019-10-21T18:24:24Z")

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Why not just call a few auto after market shops and see what they charge to do it properly . That way you will also have some kind of warranty on the system . And assuming you have drivers airbag in the steering wheel that is not something for an amateur to mess with.

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**Author:** ![GeraldPatterson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e36b37/32.png) [@GeraldPatterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldPatterson)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-econoline-commercial-cutaway-add-cruise/151207/3 "2019-10-21T18:28:18Z")

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Called several Ford folks and after market universal kits are what they suggest. Seems like a bit of a gamble.

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**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-econoline-commercial-cutaway-add-cruise/151207/4 "2019-10-22T03:58:33Z")

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There are aftermarket kits that mount to the steering column made by Rostra which from what i’ve found out has been making similar kits for over a decade and with great results.

> **[1992-2004 Ford Econoline Van Complete Rostra Cruise Control Kit Gas Engine](https://www.thecruisecontrolstore.com/1992-2004-ford-econoline-van-complete-rostra-cruise-control-kit-gas-engine/)**
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> For a selection of some of the best cruise controls for a wide range of vehicles, visit The Cruise Control Store. We have many kits and parts for sale.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-econoline-commercial-cutaway-add-cruise/151207/5 "2019-10-22T04:06:36Z")

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I love it!

Computer controlled engine management system, and adding another controller that was never programed into the computer.

What could go wrong?

Tester