What is electronic throttle control?

I have a 2005 Ford Mustang. A warning light came on that indicated something about a default in the electronic throttle control. Explain to me in full detail what this means.

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In traditional vehicles, the throttle body (the part of the engine that controls the incoming air) was connected to the accelerator pedal and operated by a mechnical linkage, typically a cable Electronic throttle control is a throttle body setup that is operated by small motor, commanded by the computer. Also known as throttle by wire. You press the accelerator and the computer tells the throttle body to respond accordingly. The primary advantages of this setup are smoother throttle engagements (which can protect the engine from the heavy footed driver and provide better fuel economy), elimination of a seperate cruise control module/motor, and prevent throttle hanging from linkage binding. The message you are receiving indicates there is some issue with the main computer communicating with the throttle unit.

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There is nothing regarding the throttle but there is a few recall issues according to auto zone and here's the list. Recall - Software Update for OBD Monitoring F29 07/01/2006 Campaign - Engine Camshaft Cap Bolt Torque F38 10/01/2006 Recall 06V493000: ABS Control Module Software Update NHTSA06V493000 12/22/2006 Recall - ABS Module Reprogramming F50 02/12/2007 Recall 07V196000: Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement NHTSA07V196000 05/01/2007 Recall - Rear Wheel Hub Mounting Bolt Replacement G15 05/01/2007 Campaign - TIPM Software Update for Anti-theft System G42 01/01/2008 Hope that helps and best of luck.

Instead of a cable connected from the gas pedal to the throttle, you have a sensor connected to the gas pedal, a computer, and a motor that opens and closes the throttle. The system is designed with many many safeguards that will all turn the light on and disable the system if violated. If one of the three sensors in the gas pedal disagree with the other two, or if one of the three sensors in the throttle disagree, or if the throttle does not move to where the computer wants it you will get the light. If you stick your finger in the throttle on push the butterfly valve open you will get an instant light and the system will disable throttle control and return to idle. Even if you push the throttle open manually the engine will barely go above idle because the computer will start shutting off the fuel injectors