Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1255

Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor carpet must not contact the sliding
inner member of the accelerator cable, or interfere with the accelerator pedal and shaft.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

ACCELERATION CONTROL

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system to duplicate the condition.

2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical concerns apply.

The vehicle is also available with an adjustable pedals option. This allows both the accelerator and brake
pedals to be adjusted simultaneously forward or rearward. A rocker switch on the instrument panel
provides adjustment on the pedals assembly when it is activated. The accelerator pedal and shaft can still
be serviced separately on the adjustable pedals assembly. The components in the acceleration control
system are not adjustable and new components must be installed if damaged or worn.

Visual Inspection Chart

Fig. 4: Visual Inspection Chart
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern that can be readily identified, repair it as required.

4. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom(s). GO to Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Acceleration Control - F150 Pickup

Fig. 5: Acceleration Control Symptom Chart (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig. 6: Acceleration Control Symptom Chart (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

ACCELERATOR PEDAL - FIXED

Removal and Installation

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Acceleration Control - F150 Pickup

1. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal and shaft.

Fig. 7: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable From Accelerator Pedal And Shaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Remove the bolts and remove the accelerator pedal.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Acceleration Control - F150 Pickup

Fig. 8: Removing Bolts And Accelerator Pedal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

ACCELERATOR PEDAL - ADJUSTABLE

Removal and Installation

NOTE:

Make sure that the adjustable pedals assembly is at the full forward
position (pedals positioned toward front of the vehicle). The accelerator
pedal and shaft can be serviced separately from the adjustable pedal
assembly. However, the accelerator pedal and shaft itself is only serviced
as an assembly.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Acceleration Control - F150 Pickup