2001 Ford F150 ICE freezing up buttyfly valve open at highw

2001 FORD F-150
80,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SEAHAG4U2
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Just replaced PCV Valve, but not sure if this solved the problem yet. Icing seemed to cause the accelerator to stick OPEN driving at high speeds & wouldn't release when taking foot off pedal. Dangerous situation for sure.

Thanks for your help if possible.

Gary
Dec 17, 2008 at 1:48 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Possibly the throttle cable ckeck for any crackes in coating and the boot at the end next to throttle. Water get in sleeve it will freeze.
Dec 17, 2008 at 3:40 PM
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