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Acceleration Control System Ford Five Hundred I

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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Accelerator pedal and sensor assembly bolts9

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The acceleration control consists of

  1. accelerator pedal and sensor assembly.

The engine management system electronically operates the throttle of the engine in response to throttle pedal movements initiated by the driver. In the event of a system failure, the engine management system provides a "limp home" mode which allows the car to be driven with limited performance.

Refer to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Accelerator Pedal

Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor electrical connector.
  2. Remove the 3 accelerator pedal and sensor retaining bolts. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  3. Remove the accelerator pedal and sensor assembly.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.