Accelerator Pedal Bracket - Cracks or Fatigues
Article No.00-24-3
11/27/00
ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET - SHEET METAL
CRACKS OR FATIGUES AT DASH PANE AREA -
ALL MODELS - VEHICLES BUILT 9/1/1990 THROUGH
7/1/1999
FORD:
1991-1999 EXPLORER
MERCURY:
1997-1999 MOUNTAINEER
ISSUE
The accelerator pedal bracket may become loose or separated from the dash panel on some vehicles. This may be caused by repeated excessive force on the accelerator pedal, resulting in cracking of the dash panel sheet metal at the accelerator pedal bracket.
ACTION
Repair loose or separated accelerator bracket and/or crack at dash panel. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Refer to Figure 1 illustration throughout Service Procedure.
1. Remove accelerator pedal pivot bolt and pedal from bracket.
2. With bracket placed in original position on dash panel, use the two (2) holes in base of bracket as pilots, and drill two (2) holes in dash panel using a 9 mm (11/32") drill.
3. Examine dash panel on engine side for any cracks related to the attachment failure. If cracks are present, clean the surface with a suitable solvent and apply sealant to the cracks, such as RTV Sealant (F5TZ-19G204-AB).
4. Apply same sealant on the underside of the head flanges and all around the shanks of two (2) M8 x 16 hex flange Bolts (W500022-S309).
5. From inside the vehicle, with bracket held in original position, insert bolts through holes in bracket and dash panel.
6. On engine side of dash panel, assemble on (1) Flatwasher (391982-S191) (7/16" ID x 1.0" OD), and one (1) M8 prevailing torque hex flange Nut (W520112-S309) on each of the bolts. Tighten nuts to a torque of 27-33 Nm (20-24 lb-ft).
7. Replace pedal and pivot bolt and tighten pivot bolt to a torque of 9-12 Nm (80-108 lb-in).
8. Check accelerator pedal for proper operation.
PART INFORMATION
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Cover
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
002403A Repair Of Accelerator 0.6
Pedal Bracket
DEALER CODING
OASIS CODES: 111000, 404000, 614500