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Ford Expedition Accelerator Cable
The Ford Expedition Accelerator Cable has a direct and reliable connection between the accelerator pedal and the throttle plate to allow the driver to control the engine's power. This Accelerator Cable was applied in early SUVs to swing the butterfly of the carburetor. This way, when you pressed the pedal, more air and fuel were drawn through the venturi for a stronger burn. When carburetors were replaced with fuel injection, the concept was the same in that the throttle body needed the pull of an Accelerator Cable to pivot its plate. Two setups appeared across the Expedition lineup, a stiff rod style mechanical linkage on limited heavy duty trims and the more common flexible Accelerator Cable with a steel core and protective sheath, prized for its smoother travel and easier routing. The cable requires little care aside from avoiding sharp bends, but without it, the Ford engine would idle helplessly. Subsequent alterations made by Ford decreased the run length and integrated straightforward adjusters for slack removal. This ensured that every Expedition pedal remained light, predictable, and ready for confident acceleration. Meanwhile, the routine checks ensured that the Accelerator Cable continued to run smoothly. Thus, these alterations ensured Ford reliability which owners of Expeditions have come to expect.
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Ford Expedition Accelerator Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to remove the accelerator cable on Ford Expedition with drive-by-wire electronic throttle control (ETC)?A:To remove the accelerator cable on 2005+ Expedition/Navigator models with ETC, start by removing the accelerator control shield. Detach the cruise control cable end and accelerator cable from the throttle lever. Separate the accelerator cable from the bracket and pull the cable end out from the accelerator pedal recess. Disconnect any cable clips or brackets and remove the cable through the firewall. To install, reverse these steps, ensuring correct cable routing and grommet seating. Apply sealant around the cable at the engine compartment side of the firewall if needed. To adjust, measure the freeplay by pressing down on the cable from the housing and ensure slight cable freeplay. Replace if there's no freeplay or if the cable is binding.
