Accelerator pedal not working properly

Tiny
NATE999
  • MEMBER
  • 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
  • 193,000 MILES
Car has 193,000 miles. Drives fine. Other day parked car now it won’t accelerate accelerator pedal not working. I cleaned throttle body but no change.
Thursday, July 1st, 2021 AT 7:47 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,747 POSTS
Hi,

This vehicle has a throttle position sensor and an accelerator pedal position sensor. My guess is one has failed.

Before replacing parts, we really should have the computer scanned for diagnostic trouble codes. Have you done that yet? If not, that is what needs to be done first.

Here is a quick video showing how it is done:

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

I realize the vehicle isn't drivable at this time. However, see if there is a parts store that will lend you a scanner. Often times they will.

Let me know what is found. If there are codes, let me know them also.

Take care,

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, July 1st, 2021 AT 11:34 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links