2000 Ford Ranger Gas Pedal Flat

FORD RANGER
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I have a 2000 Ford Ranger, mileage is around 62,000. The gas pedal lies flat on the floor and has no play in it. I cannot drive the truck and it is just sitting at the end of my driveway. Is this something that will be expensive to fix?

I did notice before this happened that the pedal would not go down smoothly. Like it was sticking.
Dec 16, 2006 at 1:46 AM
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There is a possibility that the gas peddle cable is broken. It should run from the gas peddle through the firewall to the top of the engine where the throttle body is located.
Dec 21, 2006 at 5:35 PM
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Suggested Repair

Inspect the throttle cable from the gas pedal through the firewall to the throttle body, and replace it if it is broken or binding.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Ford Ranger with about 62,000 miles says the gas pedal lies flat on the floor with no play, so the truck cannot be driven. The pedal had been sticking and not moving down smoothly beforehand. The expert suggests the throttle cable may be broken between the pedal, firewall, and throttle body.

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