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Diagnosis and Testing|Removal and Installation > < 310-02 Acceleration Control|Specifications

Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Acceleration Control - Acceleration Control Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
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
  • Throttle body
  • Wiring harness(s)
  • Wiring harness retaining clips
  • Electrical connector(s)
  • Accelerator pedal
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Electronic throttle body
  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 the 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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Accelerator pedal incorrectly installed.
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CHECK the accelerator pedal for the correct installation.
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Worn or damaged accelerator pedal.
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INSTALL a new accelerator pedal.
REFER to: Accelerator Pedal (310-02 Acceleration Control, Removal and Installation).
Accelerator pedal does not return freely
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Accelerator pedal incorrectly installed.
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CHECK the accelerator pedal for the correct installation.
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Worn or damaged accelerator pedal.
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INSTALL a new accelerator pedal.
REFER to: Accelerator Pedal (310-02 Acceleration Control, Removal and Installation).
High engine idle speed
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Damaged accelerator pedal.
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Refer to WDS to diagnose the system.
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Electronic throttle body.
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Refer to WDS to diagnose the system.
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PCM calibration.
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Refer to WDS to diagnose the system.
Poor idling
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Electronic throttle body.
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Refer to WDS to diagnose the system.
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PCM calibration.
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Refer to WDS to diagnose the system.

Diagnosis and Testing|Removal and Installation > < 310-02 Acceleration Control|Specifications