Rostra Cruise Control Install

[agregularguy]

Finally got around to having a local shop install my Rostra cruise control module.. just couldn't go without cruise control any longer. Most of my driving is done on the highway.

I didn't mind having the lever installed, but I wish the buttons on the lever felt less cheap. There is an indicator light on the lever itself if it's on, however, no lights/warnings pop up in the gauge cluster. The way it's installed in my Maverick though means I can't see the indicator light while driving straight. (see photos) But, for $300 + installation, it works without issue and it's all I need.

Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase. Figured I'd post a few photos for anyone else with an XL who might be thinking about it.

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[Naranjita]

Thanks for sharing your experiences going the Rostra route for your XL cruise control needs. But brace yourself for the questions why you didn't go the factory cruise steering wheel button option.

 

[golfbymagic]

Finally got around to having a local shop install my Rostra cruise control module.. just couldn't go without cruise control any longer. Most of my driving is done on the highway.

I didn't mind having the lever installed, but I wish the buttons on the lever felt less cheap. There is an indicator light on the lever itself if it's on, however, no lights/warnings pop up in the gauge cluster. The way it's installed in my Maverick though means I can't see the indicator light while driving straight. (see photos) But, for $300 + installation, it works without issue and it's all I need.

Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase. Figured I'd post a few photos for anyone else with an XL who might be thinking about it.

Thanks for doing this. I took possession of my XL on March 30. I've always intended to get this added. It helps to see it done

 

[Snax]

Thanks for sharing your experiences going the Rostra route for your XL cruise control needs. But brace yourself for the questions why you didn't go the factory cruise steering wheel button option.

I wonder why he didn’t go with the factory cruise steering wheel button option?

In all seriousness though, I don’t understand why someone would install the aftermarket cruise. While it obviously works, I don’t see any advantages. Installing the buttons and programming with FORScan is easier, cleaner, and you get the display indicators. Best upgrade I made to my XL.

 

[SkeeterB]

Simple, almost anyone can install and don't need FORScan. No bashing please.

 

[Snax]

Simple, almost anyone can install and don't need FORScan. No bashing please.

Ironically, the only people that seem to actively bash the Rostra device are those who have installed it—including the OP’s criticisms in the post that starter this thread.

For those who might be on the fence about which route to go, it’s worth noting that FORScan is actually not that difficult to use. There are a number if YouTube videos that explain it very well, and the instructions in this forum are clear and accurate. The codes that activate the cruise control feature are exactly the same that Ford uses, so there are no aftermarket oddities that could arise.

The truth is that I was far more nervous about installing Rosetta’s solution, which requires cutting & splicing wires, drilling holes, and installing a third-party device into the electrical system, than I was about swapping Ford OEM switches and changing a few software settings to match Ford’s CC defaults.

All of that said, I would have installed the Rostra device if there weren’t an OEM option. So I’m not bashing Rostra, just noting that there is a better, easier, cheaper, and possibly safer option out there.

 

[uh50]

Ironically, the only people that seem to actively bash the Rostra device are those who have installed it—including the OP’s criticisms in the post that starter this thread.

For those who might be on the fence about which route to go, it’s worth noting that FORScan is actually not that difficult to use. There are a number if YouTube videos that explain it very well, and the instructions in this forum are clear and accurate. The codes that activate the cruise control feature are exactly the same that Ford uses, so there are no aftermarket oddities that could arise.

The truth is that I was far more nervous about installing Rosetta’s solution, which requires cutting & splicing wires, drilling holes, and installing a third-party device into the electrical system, than I was about swapping Ford OEM switches and setting a few software setting last to Ford’s CC defaults.

All of that said, I would have installed the Rostra device if there weren’t an OEM option. So I’m not bashing Rostra, just noting that there is a better, easier, cheaper, and possibly safer option out there.

Very well said.

 

[Bushpilot]

All of that said, I would have installed the Rostra device if there weren’t an OEM option. So I’m not bashing Rostra, just noting that there is a better, easier, cheaper, and possibly safer option out there.

Exactly the same here.

 

[Canyon Racer]

I installed mine before the hack became available. At that time it was uncertain if it ever would be. I won't take it out unless it ever fails but it works exactly as needed even down to 15mph. I angled the stem down and can just see the light when the wheel is straight.

 

[Bushpilot]

I installed mine before the hack became available. At that time it was uncertain if it ever would be. I won't take it out unless it ever fails but it works exactly as needed even down to 15mph. I angled the stem down and can just see the light when the wheel is straight.

Cool. I like cruise controls that work in school zones.

 

[Snax]

I installed mine before the hack became available. At that time it was uncertain if it ever would be. I won't take it out unless it ever fails but it works exactly as needed even down to 15mph. I angled the stem down and can just see the light when the wheel is straight.

Had my truck arrived earlier, I likely would have installed the Rostra device as well. But the OEM solution was well under development by the time I got my truck, so I helped research and refine the FORScan codes used for the hybrids before installing it. The good thing is that both solutions seem solid and effective.

 

[wsimmonsVOXX]

Finally got around to having a local shop install my Rostra cruise control module.. just couldn't go without cruise control any longer. Most of my driving is done on the highway.

I didn't mind having the lever installed, but I wish the buttons on the lever felt less cheap. There is an indicator light on the lever itself if it's on, however, no lights/warnings pop up in the gauge cluster. The way it's installed in my Maverick though means I can't see the indicator light while driving straight. (see photos) But, for $300 + installation, it works without issue and it's all I need.

Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase. Figured I'd post a few photos for anyone else with an XL who might be thinking about it.

Thanks very much for your purchase and for sharing your feedback with the group.

Bill Simmons
Marketing Director
VOXX Electronics Corporation
2351 J. Lawson Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32824

 

[agregularguy]

No problems with the criticisms-- I am not good with cars/working on cars, and wasn't comfortable installing the OEM option myself. I knew the local installer had ROSTRA products and had used them before for sound systems, so I felt comfortable going to them for this.

Would it be nicer to get the OEM option? In the long run, probably, yeah, but I'm a simple man. I don't need anything fancy and this works for exactly what I need.

 

[uh50]

No problems with the criticisms-- I am not good with cars/working on cars, and wasn't comfortable installing the OEM option myself. I knew the local installer had ROSTRA products and had used them before for sound systems, so I felt comfortable going to them for this.

Would it be nicer to get the OEM option? In the long run, probably, yeah, but I'm a simple man. I don't need anything fancy and this works for exactly what I need.

Well said.

 

[golfbymagic]

I wonder why he didn’t go with the factory cruise steering wheel button option?

In all seriousness though, I don’t understand why someone would install the aftermarket cruise. While it obviously works, I don’t see any advantages. Installing the buttons and programming with FORScan is easier, cleaner, and you get the display indicators. Best upgrade I made to my XL.

I am not into self installing anything. In my estimation the cost of a steering wheel plus finding a business to do the installation and programming is problematic. I'd prefer the steering wheel/ForSCAN option, but don't need the additional headaches. Pretty sure there is also a dash button option with the Rostra that could reduce the issues with the sight lines of the post.

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