Accelarating past 15mph

1998 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1GEORGIA
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1998 ford explorer will idle but will not go any faster than 15mph
Jun 10, 2011 at 6:30 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Check engine light on? does rpms goup but no speed? engine miss?
Jun 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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1GEORGIA
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No check engine light. Rpm does go.
Jun 10, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the MAF and TPS sensors and the exhaust for restriction
Jun 10, 2011 at 8:26 PM
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1GEORGIA
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This has all been done
Jun 10, 2011 at 8:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You sure the transmission is not slipping-not sure have it pressure tested
Jun 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM
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1GEORGIA
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Thanks. Good idea.
Jun 10, 2011 at 9:10 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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I concure
Jun 10, 2011 at 9:11 PM
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