1995 Ford Taurus Sticky Pedal Laboring

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RMK74
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'95 Ford Taurus, 117000 mi-My accelerator peddle has been sticking and the car is laboring when accelerating. My dealership mechanic suggested a fuel injection flush and lube throttle body. I have another problem though-My fuel filler neck is rotted and the dealership told me the part is not available anymore. I believe I have found the part online and can have a local mechanic install it when I get it but I was wondering if it would be harmful or a bad idea to have the injection flush done while I am waiting for the filler neck to come in. The car is a real pain to drive right now.
May 2, 2006 at 4:49 AM
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Humm I think you should remove the big rubber duct to the throttle body, clean the inside with carb cleaner and a tooth brush. Open the throttle wide so you can clean the top and bottom of the flap and the intake area..

The car will run a little rough for a minute or so but smooth out. There is no such thing as "lubing" the throttle cable. There is a black builkup of fuel additives in the throttle body.

I would change the plugs, fuel filter, oil and air filters. Replace the bad filler neck and get on with it. At this stage i don't think a flush is necessary. A lot of times it a rip off.

Remember, back to basics.

Good luck
May 2, 2006 at 4:55 AM
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Okay-I don't have any experience with fixing cars-this cleaning of the throttle body-can a mechanic do it?

I already replaced the plugs, air filter, fuel filter, and my last oil change and filter was only 1500 mi's ago. I also had a fuel induction done two months ago. I just want to know if I could harm the car by having a fuel injection flush done before replacing the filler neck.
May 2, 2006 at 7:56 AM
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A flush is only needed about every 30Kmiles. If you can sweep a floor, you can clean the TB but yes a mechanic can easily do it.

If you put a good grade of injector cleaner in your gas about 3 times a year, especially in the spring and late fall, it will help your vehicle performance. Good luck
May 2, 2006 at 8:25 AM
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Hey, thanks for the information. I'll try that.
May 2, 2006 at 9:31 AM
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Clean the throttle body by removing the intake duct and brushing both sides of the throttle plate and bore with carburetor cleaner. Another fuel-injection flush is not necessary after a recent induction service and is unlikely to fix the sticking pedal. Replace the rotted fuel filler neck when the part arrives, and use a quality injector cleaner in the fuel a few times a year.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1995 Ford Taurus with 117,000 miles reported a sticking accelerator pedal and laboring under acceleration. A dealer suggested a fuel-injection flush and throttle-body lubrication, but the owner also needed a rotted fuel filler neck that the dealer said was unavailable. The expert said throttle-cable lubrication is not a real service and attributed the problem to additive buildup in the throttle body. They recommended cleaning the throttle plate and bore, skipping another flush because one is typically needed only about every 30,000 miles, and replacing the filler neck. The owner had already replaced the plugs, air filter, and fuel filter, had a recent oil change, and had a fuel induction service two months earlier. The expert confirmed a mechanic can clean the throttle body and suggested periodic injector cleaner.

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