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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007RANGER 2D PICKUP EXTRA CAB, 2.3 D, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEREMOVE, OVERHAUL & INSTALLACCELERATION CONTROL SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC TESTSACCELERATION CONTROLSYMPTOM CHART

2007 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.3 D, Automatic

Symptom Chart

2007 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Excessive effort is needed to depress the accelerator pedal and shaft	Accelerator cable binding	INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
	Worn or damaged throttle body	INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 2.3L article (2.3L), FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.0L (2V) article (3.0L) or FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.0L SOHC article (4.0L).
The accelerator pedal and shaft feels rough or raspy	Frayed or binding accelerator cable	INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
	Worn or damaged throttle body	INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 2.3L article (2.3L), FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.0L (2V) article (3.0L) or FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.0L SOHC article (4.0L).
The accelerator pedal and shaft binds or sticks	Kinked accelerator cable	INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
	Foreign object caught in accelerator pedal linkage	CHECK the accelerator pedal linkage.
	Worn or damaged throttle body	INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 2.3L article (2.3L), FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.0L (2V) article (3.0L) or FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.0L SOHC article (4.0L).
The engine idle speed is high	Kinked accelerator cable	INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
	Foreign object caught in accelerator pedal linkage Accelerator pedal caught under mispositioned floor mat	CHECK the accelerator pedal linkage.
	Incorrect engine idle speed	REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE ENGINES article for diagnosis and testing of the idle control system.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.