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trouble with accelerator pedal on 2006 ford escape
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mmpmom
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Dec 16, 2009, 9:06 AM
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trouble with accelerator pedal on 2006 ford escape
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Hi first time user here, can someone please help me. I have a 2006 Ford Escape and when I brake my accelerator pedal just freezes my engine doesnt rev or anything I just keep tapping it then it takes off after about a minute or two it is getting dangerous. This happens once in a while summer or winter, but here lately it is happening alot. Then when it goes it takes off fast. Any suggestions, thank you.
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DanD
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Dec 16, 2009, 9:28 AM
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Re: trouble with accelerator pedal on 2006 ford escape
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This could be due to the accelerator cable becoming seized or frayed; causing the inner cable to jam inside the outer cable casing? If this is the case; replacing the cable is about the only thing that can be done to cure the problem. To confirm this; you would have to disconnect the cable at both ends and see if there is any binding felt as you push pull on the inner cable.
There is a chance that the throttle plates them selves are jamming; due to carbon build up; which a good cleaning with air intake cleaner; usually remedies.
Dan.
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