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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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Throttle pedal hesitates -

2001, F250, PSD, auto, 4x4, 136,000, ........

When starting out and I press the throttle pedal nothing happens - I have to pump it a couple times to get the truck rolling ???

I E mailed Ford hoping this was a recall item but they pointed me to the dealership.

I'm hoping that this is something fairly simple that I can fix at home - any help ?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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Sounds like a failing Throttle Position Sensor: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ml#post8675168
 
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:40 AM
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Thanks for the quick response and the link !

I'll try pulling it apart and cleaning it this weekend before I start throwing $$$ at it.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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yep i had to replace mine recently a dead spot right where i wanted to hold it on the highway . cleaning didnt help me so i changed it .
 
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