Rev Limiter Question

[jdnet]

So I noticed this issue sometime back but never really paid attention to it. Basically I can't rev my tribute beyond 4000 in neutral. I do understand that there is a rev limiter in the truck but from what I read it only limits it in park and should not do anything in neutral. No problems when the transmission is in drive. I'm basically wondering if this is actually a IAC issue. Any ideas?

[terrabytetango]

Can you feel the rev limiter coming into play? If you have no trouble revving beyond 4k in drive, then it's probably nothing to worry about. It's probably a mechanism to limit damage to the transmission in case you shift into gear, since pressing the release button is not required for D <-> N.

[Jay Serasinghe]

This is same case with my Mondeo. I guess Tribute and Mondeo has lot in common from engine side (If its 2L Petrol version). So i guess this is normal.

[NZer]

Its to stop some fools trying to destroy a perfectly good engine.

[Clark's son]

So I noticed this issue sometime back but never really paid attention to it. Basically I can't rev my tribute beyond 4000 in neutral. I do understand that there is a rev limiter in the truck but from what I read it only limits it in park and should not do anything in neutral. No problems when the transmission is in drive. I'm basically wondering if this is actually a IAC issue. Any ideas?

According to what I know Petrols reach there Rev limiter at 6000rpm, and diesels at 4000rpm.

As I think that you aborted the convertion it must be petrol.

Tryed to do a Burnout in the auto Ay..

[jdnet]

According to what I know Petrols reach there Rev limiter at 6000rpm, and diesels at 4000rpm.

As I think that you aborted the convertion it must be petrol.

Tryed to do a Burnout in the auto Ay..

well from all the info I read it seems ford keeps it at 4k. It's still a petrol since I decided to abort the conversion mission for certain reasons.

And no I didn't try to do a burnout. Lol. Found the issue while spraying down the throttle with carb cleaner and revving it up.

[jdnet]

Can you feel the rev limiter coming into play? If you have no trouble revving beyond 4k in drive, then it's probably nothing to worry about. It's probably a mechanism to limit damage to the transmission in case you shift into gear, since pressing the release button is not required for D <-> N.

Well I can feel the limiter kicking in and I think you are right it does kick in on neutral. I guess there must be a bit of misinformation on it around the internets. I think I'll just ignore it now and worry about the two dozen or so other problems I need to fix.

Thanks for the info.