2001 Ford Taurus Pedal Sticks Then Surges

2001 FORD TAURUS
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BRIAN1961
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I have a 2001 Ford Taurus. When I start the car and put the car into drive, and try to push the accelerator, the gas pedal seems to be stuck, and as I push on it, it then releases and surges forward and I get a quick jolt to get going down the road. What would be causing this problem?
Feb 3, 2007 at 1:39 AM
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BOOTDOG
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make sure the accelerator cable is not hanging up on anything. trace it from the pedal to the throttle body. if thats ok, then you could have a lot of carbon build up in the throttle body causing the throttle plate to stick. hope the info helps
Feb 3, 2007 at 2:38 AM

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Inspect the accelerator cable from the pedal to the throttle body for binding or hang-ups. If the cable moves freely, clean carbon buildup in the throttle body that may be causing the throttle plate to stick.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2001 Ford Taurus says the gas pedal feels stuck when starting out in drive, then releases and the car surges forward with a jolt. The expert recommends tracing the accelerator cable for anything it could hang on and, if the cable is fine, cleaning carbon buildup in the throttle body that can make the throttle plate stick.

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