Shown, but no value given in Ford wiring manual. Several of the other cruise switches have resistors shown as well.
Not familiar with cruise on these cars, but switch replacement may be the route to go. It appears that discrete voltage levels, using these resistors, are the way the various commands are sent to control module.
To confirm your diagnosis why not check the other resistors?
BTW I presume you've disabled air bag while working in this area of your car.
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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