2002 Ford Taurus Throttle

135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TYRONENLSN
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I was pushing the throttle and i heard a snap. Now the throttle flops back and forth. I didnt see any linkage only a sensor. Is there a spring that needs to be replaced?
Nov 28, 2009 at 2:24 AM
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MERLIN2021
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This is the throttle body cable and return spring, one is broken or spring popped off...


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Nov 28, 2009 at 2:41 AM
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