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310-03 Speed Control > < Acceleration Control

Mondeo 2001 (10.2000-02.2007)

Acceleration Control - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) - Acceleration Control Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)
Diagnosis and Testing

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical Electrical
  • Accelerator pedal
  • Linkage
  • Accelerator cable
  • Fuse(s)
  • Relay(s)
  • Wiring harness
  • Electrical connector(s)
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
Accelerator pedal is hard to depress or has a rough/raspy or sticky feel
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Damaged accelerator cable.
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INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
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Accelerator cable incorrectly installed.
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CHECK the accelerator cable for the correct installation.
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Worn or damaged throttle body.
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INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04D Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04E Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04F Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger.REFER to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04D Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04E Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04F Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger.
Accelerator pedal does not return freely
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Weak or broken throttle body return spring.
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INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04D Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04E Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04F Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger.REFER to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04D Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04E Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04F Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger.
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Worn or damaged throttle body.
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INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04D Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04E Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04F Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger.REFER to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04D Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04E Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04F Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger.
High engine idle speed
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Damaged accelerator cable.
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INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
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Accelerator cable incorrectly installed.
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CHECK the accelerator cable for the correct installation.

310-03 Speed Control > < Acceleration Control