# Ford Think Accelerator / Potentiometer Repair or Replacement

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497>\
**Category:** Ford NEVs\
**Created:** [June 8, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497 "2023-06-08T17:45:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ryflyk23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@Ryflyk23](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ryflyk23)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497/1 "2023-06-08T17:45:51Z")

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I’ve started noticing some stuttering/choppy acceleration on my Ford Think the past several times out and believe it is an issue with the accelerator (potentiometer). It only happens under light load (partial throttle) and anything over about 1/2 throttle is nice and smooth as expected. I need to get under the car and test the potentiometer for jumps in resistance to verify that is the issue but in the meantime figured I’d ask… Anyone have any experience with either cleaning/repairing the potentiometer or am I better off finding a replacement?

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**Author:** ![David\_Illingworth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/david_illingworth/32/2671_2.png) [@David\_Illingworth](https://community.electricforum.com/u/David_Illingworth)\
**Post date:** [June 9, 2023, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497/2 "2023-06-09T12:17:35Z")

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Replace it if it’s bad. Aftermarket ones are cheap.

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**Author:** ![Ryflyk23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@Ryflyk23](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ryflyk23)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497/3 "2023-06-11T19:10:28Z")

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Thank you! I’m guessing it is possible to just replace the potentiometer and not the entire pedal assembly? I saw a few used and crusty looking units for sale on ebay. Pushing my luck here, but does anyone have a recommendation on an aftermarket replacement or part number?

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**Author:** ![David\_Illingworth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/david_illingworth/32/2671_2.png) [@David\_Illingworth](https://community.electricforum.com/u/David_Illingworth)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497/4 "2023-06-11T19:17:01Z")

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The part number is 97VB-9F832-AB. Lots of buying options.

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**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497/5 "2023-06-11T19:48:15Z")

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That’s it?

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/2/2af88c82c60914cb8c1cbad09e81183b71fbc164.jpeg)  
I wish Gem used that one.

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**Author:** ![David\_Illingworth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/david_illingworth/32/2671_2.png) [@David\_Illingworth](https://community.electricforum.com/u/David_Illingworth)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497/6 "2023-06-11T20:02:55Z")

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Yes, that’s it. It does make it nice that they used a lot of parts from production vehicles.

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**Author:** ![Ryflyk23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@Ryflyk23](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ryflyk23)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497/7 "2023-06-11T20:14:18Z")

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Excellent. I didn’t expect it to be that easy! Thank you very much once again for the info!