Car does not slow when I let off the gas.

2001 FORD TAURUS
180,000 MILES
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EVAN25
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When I let off the gas pedal, the car just coasts on and on without slowing, after a while gravity takes effect, but I notice it takes much longer for my car to slow when letting off the gas than other peoples. The idle is just fine, and is at the recommended 600. Could this be the converter?
Mar 26, 2012 at 1:09 PM
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FIXITMR
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does pedal itself return to up position quickly?
Mar 26, 2012 at 1:20 PM
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FIXITMR
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check throttle plate for gummed up dirty making it sticky.
Mar 26, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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EVAN25
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Yes, It returns just fine.
Mar 26, 2012 at 1:33 PM
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EVAN25
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I cleaned my throttle not 4 days ago as well.
Mar 26, 2012 at 1:33 PM
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FIXITMR
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does the rpm drop when you let off pedal? how far?
Mar 26, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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FIXITMR
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if in neutral at stop if you raise rpm to 2500 and let off does it go right back down to 600?
Mar 26, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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EVAN25
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Yes, It drops just fine.
Mar 28, 2012 at 12:04 PM
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FIXITMR
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when it does it's 'thing' and you let off gas does rpm drop any?
Mar 28, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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EVAN25
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Yeah, it drops gradually. As the speed drops, the Rpm drops.
Mar 28, 2012 at 12:49 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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The transmission has an overrunning clutch. It's supposed to coast when you let off the throttle. That's increases fuel economy.
Mar 28, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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FIXITMR
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i was assuming there was some kind of CHANGE in the way the car acted from previous experience. if it's always been this way then it's hard to judge without exact time vs distance calculations if it's abnormal or intended by design.
Mar 29, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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If the RPMs are coming down immediately when he lets off the throttle, then it's acting normal.
Mar 29, 2012 at 11:02 AM
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