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hi donna.
this is all i could find,go to this link and see if it shows you where it is.
1998 ford contour cruise control wiring Google Search

No, sorry, the instrument cluster from 98 was different than the 96 model. 95-97 were similar. You will probably have better luck with the steering wheel, but be careful, it has to have the same options, ie: tilt or no tilt, cruise control, etc.

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They could be the VSS or the wiring to it or the control module.

If the switch is replaced,then it can be wiring issue or faulty cruise control board.But as the switch is replaced,get the voltage at the switch tested to confirm the switch is actually receiving voltage.If no voltage received at switch power supply wire then ,apply external 12 volt power to the cruise control switch wire and then see if cruise control comes ON.If yes,then you know wiring is issue.
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On this case, to troubleshoot this problem, there are solved help links. Click the link directly and refer the details to solve this problem yourself, with help of diagrams: ------

Ford ranger cruise control not working? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-ranger-cruise-control-not-working.html

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Horn and Cruise control quit working?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-quit-working.html

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Horn and cruise control not working on Plymouth Grand Voyager?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-not-working-on.html

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Horn and Cruise control quit working on 2003 Jaguar S-Type?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-quit-working-on.html

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Cruise Control stops working, Excessive cranks to start the engine and RPM goes max 2500

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/cruise-control-stops-workingexcessive.html

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Cruise control stop working on 1994 Ford ranger?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/cruise-control-stop-working-on-1994.html

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Cruise control not working?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/cruise-control-not-working.html

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1996 Ford Explorer: Cruise Control Wiring Diagram?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/1996-ford-explorer-cruise-control.html

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These will help.

Thanks.

On these case,to troubleshoot these problem,there are solved help links.Click the link directly and refer the details to solve these problem yourself,with help of diagrams:------
Ford ranger cruise control not working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-ranger-cruise-control-not-working.html

----------- Horn and Cruise control quit working?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-quit-working.html

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Horn and cruise control not working on Plymouth Grand Voyager?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-not-working-on.html

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Horn and Cruise control quit working on 2003 Jaguar S-Type? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-quit-working-on.html

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Cruise Control stops working, Excessive cranks to start the engine and RPM goes max 2500 http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/cruise-control-stops-workingexcessive.html

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Cruise control stop working on 1994 Ford ranger? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/cruise-control-stop-working-on-1994.html

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Cruise control not working? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/cruise-control-not-working.html

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1996 Ford Explorer: Cruise Control Wiring Diagram?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/1996-ford-explorer-cruise-control.html
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These will help.
Thanks.

To troubleshoot your problem,there are few help links,provided below.Click the link directly and follow the procedure to confirm the fault.So as per that you can continue further in repairing this issue of cruise control not working.
The direct help links are as follows :-----cruise control not working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-ranger-cruise-control-not-working.html
-----------Horn and Cruise control quit working?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-quit-working.html

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Horn and cruise control not working on car?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-not-working-on.html

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Horn and Cruise control quit working suddenly?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-quit-working-on.html

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Cruise control stop working ? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/cruise-control-stop-working-on-1994.html

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ford ranger cruise control not working? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/2005-ford-ranger-cruise-control-not.html

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My Cruise control not working? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/cruise-control-not-working.html

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This troubleshooting help links will help you to confirm the problem.

Thanks.

There is a brake light switch that ,disconnects the cruise control,when braking,this maybe the problem,even if the brake lights work fine,the switch still could cause this problem,replace the brake light switch.

The most common failed start is ignition spark, usually forgot to hook it up, this is controlled by the ignition module and the crank sensor, second most common is fuel. Has your mechanic fixed it yet? if not check the three basics- air-fuel-fire, one them is missing.

don't mean to insult you , but your cruise control probably hase a fuse.

Transmission was initially misdiagnosed as being ok. The problem was the "range sensor", which showed up on the transmission shops diagnostic computer on a second look.

Replacement of the range sensor solved the problem. This was a $150.00 fix. Unfortunately a lot of other cash was spent because of the initial miss.