Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART
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Possible Sources |
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- Accelerator pedal is hard to push down or has a rough or sticky feel
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- Damaged accelerator cable.
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- CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation.
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- Worn or damaged throttle body.
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- Damaged accelerator pedal and shaft.
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- INSTALL a new accelerator pedal and shaft.
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- Accelerator pedal shaft lever sticks (does not return freely)
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- Damaged accelerator cable.
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- INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
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- CHECK the accelerator cable for correct installation.
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- Weak or broken accelerator shaft spring.
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- INSTALL a new accelerator shaft spring.
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- Worn or damaged throttle body.
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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 correct installation.
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- Electrical/mechanical/vacuum.
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