Ford Contour SVT Throttle Sticking

Feb 28, 2004 3 Replies
2000 Contour SVT [I'm not great with automotive terms, so I may call something by the wrong name. Please bear with me.]

The throttle sticks shut, so I have to tap the pedal fairly hard to get it unstuck. It appears that the throttle plate needs adjusting, and there is a small screw that contacts a limiter on the cable mechanism. Problem is getting to the small screw. The end I can see has no hex head, slot, hole, etc. so I assume it's the other end that needs to be adjusted. It also has no head or slot that I can see. Maybe an allen wrench? (I already dropped one small one into the "abyss" - oops) If so what size? I don't want to have to take a lot of stuff apart.



Thanks for any tips. Craig



[to reply directly, change the VERB to a NUMERAL]

The throttle body needs cleaning, not adjusting. Get a can of gumout and a toothbrush.

Maybe an allen wrench? (I already dropped

and left it there?

Where it went, I'll never know. Even my small arms can't get in there. I looked from every conceivable angle...

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