Inspection and Verification
Verify the condition by operating the accelerator pedal and shaft from idle to wide open-throttle and back again. Check for any resistance in forward travel of the accelerator pedal and shaft or hesitation on return.
If a concern exists, visually inspect all components of the accelerator pedal and shaft. Look for damage or binding of the accelerator cable. Look for obstructions at the throttle body and accelerator pedal and shaft.
For vehicles equipped with speed control, examine the speed control cable. For additional information, refer to SPEED CONTROL .
Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerator pedal is hard to push down or has a rough or sticky feel | Damaged accelerator cable. | NOTE: Do not lubricate the accelerator cable. INSTALL a new accelerator cable. |
| Accelerator cable. | CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation. | |
| Worn or damaged throttle body. | INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 2.3L or FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) . | |
| Damaged accelerator pedal and shaft. | INSTALL a new accelerator pedal and shaft. | |
| Accelerator pedal shaft lever sticks (does not return freely) | Damaged accelerator cable. | INSTALL a new accelerator cable. |
| Accelerator cable. | CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation. | |
| Weak or broken accelerator shaft spring. | INSTALL a new accelerator shaft spring. | |
| Worn or damaged throttle body. | INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 2.3L or FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) . | |
| High engine idle speed | Damaged accelerator cable. | INSTALL a new accelerator cable. |
| Accelerator cable incorrectly installed. | CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation. | |
| Electrical/mechanical/ vacuum. | Refer to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for Escape (gasoline) and Mariner or INTRODUCTION- HYBRID ESCAPE article for Escape (Hybrid). |
| NOTE |
|---|
| Do not lubricate the accelerator cable. |
SYMPTOM CHART
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- Remove the screw, pin-type retainer and the accelerator control cover shield. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
- Squeeze the tabs and remove the accelerator cable from the bracket.
- Remove the nuts and the accelerator cable-to-valve cover stud brackets. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the accelerator cable grommet from the dash panel.
- Remove the accelerator cable from the rubber plunger.
- Position the plunger rearward and remove the cable from the accelerator pedal. Remove the accelerator cable.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
