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Jan 16, 2007 | 10:20 PM

myEXisFAT

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Stuck gas pedal

Sometimes when I get in to drive the gas pedal seems stuck ill have to tap it kind of fast to get it unstuck but once its free its ok, this can be dangerous any had this problem before? (97 exp)

Jan 16, 2007 | 10:42 PM

slenser

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I had this happen to one of my Mustangs a while back. The carpet was catching the gas pedal and causing it to stick. Some scary stuff to happen at full throttle!

Jan 17, 2007 | 01:31 PM

bingo begone

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From: new orleans, la

me too

I am having the same probblem with the gas pedel in my '99 EB Expy. Once you get going, it loosens up, but you gotta mash it to get the stickyness out. Any ideas?

Jan 17, 2007 | 07:10 PM

ipbuys1

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It's the same on my 2001 Expy 5.4L. I used to just push down on it but it would cause the truck to surge forward when it released. Now I tap it and then its fine. It only happens when the truck is cold and is perfect after releasing.
I've been meaning to spray some WD 40 on the cable but haven’t had a chance or maybe its some thing with the throttle body.

Jan 17, 2007 | 07:37 PM

FTE Herman

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Historically, this problem is due to buildup in the throttle body. You might try cleaning it with TB cleaner.

Jan 17, 2007 | 08:15 PM

pitrow

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yeah, what hkiefus said. Do a search on here you'll find it's a common problem. Easily solved with a little carb cleaner and a rag.

Jan 17, 2007 | 10:07 PM

tykateexcursion

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this happened to me. I got some 3M throtle body cleaner and a clean shop rag. when you spray the solution in try to coat the out side walls more than spraying down the throat of the throtle wipe as much of the build up out as you can. After you assemble everything let the vehicle sit a while so the vapors from the cleaner can disapate. If you start the truck right away the idel will be rough then sparatic idel then finally back to normal. The sticky pedal went away. The fix has lasted 2 years now.
Good luck.
John
2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition 5.4, AWD, 3.55ls Air suspension, Moon roof,Quad seats
2000 Excursion Limited, 6.8,2wd, 3.73ls

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Jan 25, 2007 | 10:25 AM

Phil056

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Like all the posts above ^^^, cleaning the TB valve works wonders! Speaking of which I need to do it again, its been a while.

Jan 25, 2007 | 10:28 AM

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jle70

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From: Sullivan, IL USA

My next step is to remove TB and polish it with "dremel" so buildup has a harder time sticking to it.

Jan 25, 2007 | 11:43 AM

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MisterCMK

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DO NOT USE CARB CLEANER ON THE THROTTLE BODY!

The throttle body has a teflon coating and needs to be cleaned with throttle body cleaner and NOT regular old carb cleaner.

Jan 25, 2007 | 12:33 PM

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jle70

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Does the standard carb cleaner eat the teflon?

Jan 26, 2007 | 11:07 PM

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Hart 2000 EB AWD

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From: Paducah, KY

My throttle was hanging as well...I decided to clean today...only took about 10 minutes. Take off the throttle body cover (3 bolts), loosen the screw the intake hose clamp and move the intake hose a little to the right...then used a rag sprayed with throttle body cleaner (Autozone, ~ $4) to clean around seat, valve, and throttle body throat. Mine was caked up and nasty...good as new now!