Can accelerator pedal resistance be adjusted?

[Zoso]

I've thought about buying a new Pedal assembly to see if I can add a spring to it.......I'll call my parts guy and see what he can do for me.......stay tuned!!

Please be sure to take photos of the inside, when you open the pedal assembly. My mustang is currently parked due to winter weather conditions. My f150 does not have this issue. As soon as spring comes I plan to look into this further. Any information about the pedal assembly design you may be able to provide, will be greatly appreciated.

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[Coosawjack]

Will do Zoso......I'll probably order it on Monday!!

 

[RazzaRossa]

I did a quick search to see if there is any shop manual exploded view drawings of the assembly. No luck. Does Ford not do this anymore or is it all electronic and come with a fee to buy or use?

 

[Coosawjack]

MIRACLE OF MIRACLES!!

Well Boys and Girls.......

I took someone's advice and switched my Drive Settings to "Snow & Rain" and the throttle response is MUCH LESS SENSITIVE for about the first 30%to 40% of pedal travel making launches and shifts virtually FLAWLESS.......especially the "TWITCHY" 1-2 shift.....WOW!! From about 40% on to WOT it's VERY RESPONSIVE........with CRAZY acceleration above 4,000 RPM's in second and third gear!!

Now, since I drive in "My Mode" with Exhaust in "Sport", Steering in "Sport" and Launch Control "OFF" all I had to do is reset "My Mode" for these 3 and the "Snow & Rain" Throttle stayed that-a-way.....WOW AGAIN!!

So now all I have to do when I start the car is switch from "Normal" to "My Mode" with the Mode Toggle Switch below the radio and I'm back in BIDNESS.........THANKS FORD.....AMAZINGLY SIMPLE!!

Give it a whirl.......it really makes a BIG difference!!

 

[Norm Peterson]

Interesting . . .


Norm

 

[RazzaRossa]

I'm confused...

 

[Zoso]

MIRACLE OF MIRACLES!!

Well Boys and Girls.......

I took someones advice and switched my Drive Settings to "Snow & Rain" and the throttle response is MUCH LESS SENSITIVE for about the first 30%to 40% of pedal travel making launches and shifts virtually FLAWLESS.......especially the "TWITCHY" 1-2 shift.....WOW!! From about 40% on to WOT it's VERY RESPONSIVE........with CRAZY acceleration above 4,000 RPM's in second and third gear!!

Now, since I drive in "My Mode" with Exhaust it "Sport", Steering in "Sport" and Launch Control "OFF" all I had to do is reset "My Mode" for these 3 and the "Snow & Rain" Throttle stayed that-a-way.....WOW AGAIN!!

So now all I have to do when I start the car is switch from "Normal" to "My Mode" with the Mode Toggle Switch below the radio and I'm back in BIDNESS.........THANKS FORD.....AMAZINGLY SIMPLE!!

Give it a whirl.......it really makes a BIG difference!!

Doesnt rain /snow mode limit max power? I would prefer not to have to switch modes when I want to let her rip. When I snow mode, can you rest the full weight of your foot on the pedal without speed increasing at highway cruising? I may experiment with this setting some. I've always over looked it bc I thought it reduced power greatly. Maybe that was a false assumption.

 

[Coosawjack]

I cannot see where MAX POWER is limited at all by my "Seat Of The Pants Dyno"....give it a try and see what you think??

Anytime I tried the "Snow & Rain" setting while driving my car seemed to slow down because the accelerator position was reduced by the computer and I never tried to accelerate to WOT until today and it is WOT as far as I can tell??

Please try it and see what you think Zoso??

 

[Vlad Soare]

Doesnt rain /snow mode limit max power?

No, it just limits how fast you can get to it. The throttle opening vs. pedal movement curve is more gentle than normal at first, but it will eventually start rising if you press the pedal hard enough. From about 70% onwards it's the same as normal.

 

[Coosawjack]

Spot on Vlad Soare!!

 

[Coosawjack]

I've driven it several times this week and I am MUCH better with ALL shifts......especially 1-2!!

 

[Coosawjack]

I discovered that there seems to be a minor glitch in my "Snow & Rain" throttle setting used to reduce throttle sensitivity??

Today with the temperature in the 50's I noticed that above half throttle the "Traction Control" kicked in and it felt like someone threw out a Sea Anchor.....WTF!!

Times before there was NO THROTTLE ATTENUATION so just for kicks I turned the "TC" OFF and I was back in bidness with GREAT WOT acceleration!!

So it looks like the "puter" will attenuate the throttle in the "Snow & Rain" setting and it seems to do it when it's cooler.......I'll check again when it warms up but for now I'll just remember to turn the "TC" OFF when I need WILD ACCELERATION!!

Has anyone else discovered this "glitch" while experimenting with throttle sensitivity reduction in the "Snow & Rain" Mode??

 

[Leigh_bullitt]

Car won’t drive great in snow/wet mode.
Magneride goes stiff and steering goes hard.
Best thing is a pedal max. Set it to eco and you will have the same setting in normal as in Snow wet

 

[Cobra Jet]

Pedal resistance can be adjusted:
- Go to foot doctor to inquire why your foot keeps mashing the gas pedal
- If the foot Doc has no findings, go to Dealer service center for additional diagnosis


Putting the car into “”Snow/Wet” Mode when roads are dry is definitely not the answer …. The reason anyone would feel a difference in throttle response is because in Snow/Wet Mode the PCM is cutting power so IF the road has snow or were wet, M6G Members ‘heavy foot’ or ‘never owned a Mustang or performance car’ would have a small chance to save the car instead of totaling the car in inclement weather.

Put it in snow mode - (laughs)….

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