No throttle pedal response?

2016 FORD F-150
190,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6
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MKITTYBOO
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Car run great , idle find, but when shift to reverse or drive no throttle pedal response.
Aug 25, 2023 at 6:44 PM
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It sounds like the throttle bore has gone bad or the accelerator pedal position sensor is not working, to be sure let's do a scan to see what codes are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is how to change out the accelerator pedal position sensor in case a code comes up for it:

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Aug 26, 2023 at 1:17 PM
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