Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Description and Operation
The acceleration control consists of the pedal and shaft assembly, accelerator cable and accelerator cable bracket.
WARNING: MAKE SURE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS SUCH AS WIRING, HOSES, SOUND INSULATION AND FLOOR
CARPETING ARE NOT CONTACTING THE SLIDING INNER CABLE OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE OR THE ACCELERATOR
PEDAL AND SHAFT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The throttle is controlled by an accelerator cable attached to the accelerator pedal and shaft. The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from
the idle to the wide-open throttle positions. Hesitation on return or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
