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johnnyrauder
11-07-2008, 09:44 PM
:eek:the dealer says i need a clock spring
to fix my cruise control
ok my question is sould it cost $700.00
johnnyrauder
11-07-2008, 09:46 PM
BTW its a 03 vic
larryo340
11-07-2008, 10:13 PM
:eek::eek::eek: $700 NO WAY !!! The part alone should be less than $200 from the dealer or just $25 for a new OEM one here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CROWN-VICTORIA-03-04-05-CLOCK-SPRING-OEM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZ p1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategory Z33710QQihZ025QQitemZ380008246 791QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

If you are unable to install it yourself, bring it anywhere but that dealer.
RR|Suki
11-07-2008, 10:14 PM
you can get em online for $60, then just change it yourself... I need mine changed too, gonna just do it myself, google will yield instructions, or the service manual
justbob
11-07-2008, 10:37 PM
I've done my own before on a f150 and i remember it being quite simple.
BAD MERC
11-08-2008, 01:46 AM
The airbag and steering wheel must be removed - the clockspring does all steering wheel functions - I don't know why only ONE would quit working.
larryo340
11-08-2008, 05:49 AM
The airbag and steering wheel must be removed - the clockspring does all steering wheel functions - I don't know why only ONE would quit working.
It happens, there is a ribbon type cable in them that moves every time the steering wheel turns, and eventually they wear out.
RoyLPita
11-08-2008, 05:55 AM
It is a piece of cake.
johnnyrauder
11-08-2008, 06:27 AM
:cool4:thanks guys its cool to have
a place to get this kind of info
SILVERSURFER03
11-08-2008, 06:42 AM
i have a used one here pm me lets make a deal
Zack
11-08-2008, 06:46 AM
Super simple job to do.
BTW, anything airbag related (clock spring) has a 5 year warranty from Ford.
RR|Suki
11-08-2008, 08:11 AM
Super simple job to do.
BTW, anything airbag related (clock spring) has a 5 year warranty from Ford.

did you need a pulley puller or anything to get the wheel off btw? I wanna have everything before I dive into this.
RoyLPita
11-08-2008, 08:24 AM
did you need a pulley puller or anything to get the wheel off btw? I wanna have everything before I dive into this.

Nope. When you loosen the bolt that holds the wheel on, do not take it all the way off. Loosen it to where it is near the end and then grab the wheel with both hands and pull toward you.

Hope this helps.
grampaws
11-08-2008, 08:37 AM
$700 is way to much shop around!
around $100-200. A puller is better.
leave the nut loose on the shaft so
when the steer wheel pops you don't
pull any wires of behind.leave the nut on
flush with the top of the shaft can allow
you to tap on the shaft to help loosen it.
one person pulls the other gives it a couple of taps.
Leaving the nut on helps stop the mushroom effect
and when you do take the nut of repairs the threads
as it comes off.Don't do anything with the airbag plugged in
remove it and put it in the back seat. New clock springs come
pre aligned in the straight ahead position.