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gas pedal binding

2K views 7 replies 6 participants last post by  hurk 
You've been driving the vehicle for 3+ months w this problem? gee.
What model?

It seems like I read somewhere that there was a TSB or service bulletin in regards to an accelerator problem... perhaps something do w the throttle cable - not sure, though. And I don't know what years. The problem sounds mechanical, so it could be a carbon-clogged throttle plate, sticking throttle cable or maybe a warped throttle body. Just some guesses based on known problems pertaining to the Ford Escape.
 
sonartexan said:
Its the 2.3l and the car only has 40000 miles ....
What year is the car? Have you inspected the throttle cable & cruise control cable?
The outer sheathing can become brittle & hard (non-pliable), leading to a sticking throttle.
It's possible for the sheathing to crumble.
As mentioned, there may be a TSB on this problem.
 
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