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