Hey everybody ---

On a new to me '92 F150 (6 cyl., 5 speed, 120k miles), the clutch pedal needs to be jammed wicked hard down to the bottom in order to override the safety default and allow itself to start.

I noticed the amount of play in the pedal/shaft assembly was excessive, and have been told that it is a pretty common problem. First the bushings go, and then the holes in the bracket get a bit reamed, and that leads to the need to push down so hard to trip the switch.

My mechanic told me a new part from Ford would be pretty expensive (esp. once installed).

Is there a simpler fix for this issue?

And, if not, what of taking out this safety feature altogether by cutting a couple of the wires attached to the module attached to the bracket? Which of those wires are involved, and how would I get a cheap/free wiring diagram for this fine truck?

Thanks for any commentary or advice.

John

 

some will disagree but i cut the wire and in the past 14 years i never started in gear just be careful and have had no probs since

Brice

1993 f150 4.9L I6 5 speed

 

Which wire, Brice? I only looked down there once, and the truck's not at my house right now, but I remember seeing something like 4-6 or so entering a plastic box attached to the assembly on the gas pedal end of things? Am I missing something? Thanks!

 

haha i dont know
i dont have any wires my grandpa cut them off 14 sum-odd years ago and he is dead now so i cant help ya but i know he did (i was there)
ask a good friend or maybe someone on this forum but i dont think a mechanic can do it (safety thing) unless you know him!!

 

Yeah, copy that Brice!!

What the hell was I thinking asking which wire! LOL.

I'll get it figured out.

Still looking for a wiring diagram for the truck.

Thanks again, man.

John

 

let me look in the good old chiltons maunel gime 5min

 

what size is the motor????

 

It's the 4.9 liter 6 cyl.

 

the inline like mine

still lookin

 

i cant find anything but i asked a coupple of people so check back tomarrow

 

Check your local public library - some have Mitchell manuals which have wiring schematics.

 

how about a ford service disk ask steve83

 

Beats me and jbrew
but good luck to ya anyway
post again if ya need more help

Brice

 

Thanks for looking Brice. I appreciate your help.

This a neat forum. My first time here (but not my first F150).

Best,

John <<<these beers are for you....

 

thanks for the nondrinkable beer...lol...