Item 3: Speed Control Cable Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Incorrect wrapping of the speed control cable core wire around the speed control actuator pulley may result in a high idle condition.

Insert the speed control cable slug into the speed control actuator pulley slot.
1. Gently push the retaining spring.
2. Insert the speed control cable slug completely into the speed control actuator pulley slot.
  
  Fig 1: Inserting Speed Control Cable Slug Completely Into Speed Control Actuator Pulley Slot
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure the rubber seal is correctly seated onto the speed control cable cap.

Fig 2: Aligning Speed Control Cable Cap Tabs

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Align the speed control cable cap tabs with the slots in the speed control actuator housing and seat the speed control cable cap.
Rotate the speed control cable cap clockwise until the locking tab engages.

Fig 3: Rotating Speed Control Cable Cap Clockwise
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.