Slow Acceleration Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
To carry out this test, proceed as follows:
- Slowly accelerate to the speed where the reported symptom occurs. Note the vehicle speed, the engine rpm and, if possible, determine the vibration frequency.
- Attempt to identify from what part of the vehicle the symptom is coming.
- Attempt to identify the source of the symptom.
- If the source of the symptom has been identified as a result of this test, proceed to the appropriate information for further diagnosis and repair. If the source has not been identified, continue with the road test.