Sticky Accelerator
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Sticky Accelerator
I own a 2003 Escape XLT and have had problems with the accelerator being sticky and not accelerating smoothly. The Throttle Body has been replaced 3 times in 18 months. The vehicle has 12,000 miles. Has anyone experienced the same problem?
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From: Penn's Woods
Yep. Same here. Except the throttle body replaced once. Basically I noticed after cold weather the cable binds a little and the spring at the throttle body becomes a little weak.
I disconnected the cable at the throttle body and also disconnected the cruise cable. I sprayed silicone lube (modified the spray can spray tube - the red thing and made the end smaller) down the cable while working it in and out.
Also lubricated the cable at the throttle pedal end and the throttle pedal pivot.
That worked fine.
I disconnected the cable at the throttle body and also disconnected the cruise cable. I sprayed silicone lube (modified the spray can spray tube - the red thing and made the end smaller) down the cable while working it in and out.
Also lubricated the cable at the throttle pedal end and the throttle pedal pivot.
That worked fine.
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escape accelerator sticking
I found the sticking problem to be caused by build up in the throttle body where butterfly is located. Clean this build up out with carb cleaner and all will be well untill build up returns.
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I just drove a 2004 Escape XLT today, it's my girlfriend's old man's "truck". Anyways, she just got her G2 so she can now drive on her own and since she was nervous about driving it, I opted to drive it for her. Well, I also noticed that the throttle would be very sticky too, when I would try to gently accelerate from a standing start it wouldn't move until you put considerable effort into it and it then the entire vehicle just scoots away on you. I'll have to get her to talk to her dad about it and give them the advice of all of you.
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From: Southern California.. Nea
a possible sticking fix
I have seen threads about sticky throttles before on Escapes.. 1. Use the special throttle body cleaner (not carb spray, there is a coating inside) 2. a common fix is to remove the foot pedal from its pivot pin at the floor and use emery paper or your choice.. and polish the pin untill it is shinny smooth, then put oil or grease on the pin and replace the pedal. I have read several reports that this smooths up the problem.
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You can determine if it's the pedal pin real quick, just disconnect the throttle cable underneath the plastic cover on top the engine. The cable is connected like an old ten-speed bicycle. With no tension, you'll be able to play with the pedal and determine if it's sticking.
The throttle body is more involved but not by much.
The throttle body is more involved but not by much.
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