00 eddie expedition sticky accelerator
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00 eddie expedition sticky accelerator
My wife drives a 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition and is complaining about her accelerator sticking. She says she has to "tap" on it to break it loose before she can get the vehicle moving. Is this a common problem that can be fixed with a dab of oil or should I take it to the dealer? By the way the car's got about 70000 miles on it.
Thanks Brad
Thanks Brad
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Originally Posted by bdwilli75
My wife drives a 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition and is complaining about her accelerator sticking. She says she has to "tap" on it to break it loose before she can get the vehicle moving. Is this a common problem that can be fixed with a dab of oil or should I take it to the dealer? By the way the car's got about 70000 miles on it.
Thanks Brad
Thanks Brad
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It's funny that you mention the problem of sticky throttle linkage. It is the only problem I've had with my '99 EB Exp. but it was very easy to fix with lubrication of the exposed linkage. I took it to a shop but I'm sure anyone with the time and a little mechanical aptitude could take care of it easily.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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I have that too, here's what I found
I had the same problem and have read threads here about it. My pedal and linkages were not the cause coz I WD40'ed them and it was still sticking. Then I read another post here saying the butterfly in the intake was the cause. So I pulled the intake hose off so that I could see the butterfly and I could feel a buildup of carbon around the edges when the butterfly is closed. I think this is whats causing the sticking. So I got some carb cleaner on a rag and rubbed it off. It will take some effort. I had to get up in there with the rag over the end of my finger.
Good Luck
Alan
Good Luck
Alan
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Gummed up throttle body is exactly what the problem is. My wife drives a 2000 Exp with 72K miles and had the same problem last week. Just take off the plastic cover and the intake tube and shoot some oxygen sensor safe throttle body cleaner(Valvoline makes one) in there and wipe it out. It may take a few applications. Try to get both sides and the back/bottom edge of the valve plate, and anywhere where the plate touches the aluminum housing. Get it fixed, it is a safety issue on wet roads or traffic. Lube the throttle shaft, springs, etc with some silicone lube while you are there.
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Any of you guys think this same problem would be responsible for an unexplained engine rev right when coming to a stop?
Pulling up to a red light, slowing until almost stopped, and then a rev that forces me t stomp the brake. After that, it's fine.
It's just happened more than a couple times lately, and it seems to much coincidence.
Pulling up to a red light, slowing until almost stopped, and then a rev that forces me t stomp the brake. After that, it's fine.
It's just happened more than a couple times lately, and it seems to much coincidence.
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Originally Posted by pitrow
I will try the fix after work tonight and let y'all know if it works.
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