V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

Throttle Body mix up

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Old Feb 4, 2021 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by imp
What about slack in the other cable? It is the speed control throttle cable. The little gray plastic thingy allows the cable to slide inside it during all non-speed control driving. Check that there is slack, looseness.
Alright I checked the speed control cable and it has a little slack in it but not much. Here is some pics of the cable and also my gas pedal set up if that might lead us somewhere.






I had my uncle put the bolt and nut setup on the cable awhile back since the gas pedal had a lot of play in it and would move back and forth and also sit close to the firewall. This may be the issue since it’s held pretty tight now and the gas and brake pedal are nearly even with each other.

Old Feb 17, 2021 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by imp
What about slack in the other cable? It is the speed control throttle cable. The little gray plastic thingy allows the cable to slide inside it during all non-speed control driving. Check that there is slack, looseness.
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Old Sep 9, 2025 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Derf00
Well, it obviously fits.....

What I don't recall is if any tuning is required if you swap the 3.8L to a 4.2L throttle body.

If the problems just started recently, then I'd say the Throttle Body is/was fine. Depending on the issue, it could need a MAF cleaning, and Idle Air Control cleaning or replacement ,etc. In other words, the part itself is not to blame unless it, or a related item has failed.
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I have the same problem but I put the computer. And the codes it give me P1401 and P1518. Should I be worried. And should I do the same thing?
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