Throttle sticking
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Most be vehicles have brake override of the throttle. Try it. Put it in gear and hold the brake. Now slowly apply throttle so you don't drive into a wall accidentally. It won't Rev over 2-3000 rpm. Can't remember exactly. Presumably our trucks do too, but I haven't tried it.
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Haven't tried any fords so I'm unsure about our trucks, but vw, BMW, Toyota, Chrysler, and gm have some variety in some of the vehicles. It is called brake throttle override and stared getting pushed harder after the Toyota runaway acceleration problems. The earliest car I found it on was a 2007 Malibu. And that was by accident trying to diagnose a misfire under load.
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/29/f...s-without-bra/
apparently as of 2012 it wasn't there, may be added by now.
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Have you tried it on a car recently? I'm talking sedans with drive by wire. I have no doubt some don't have it, but many do. I expect more will in the future given the lawsuit happy society. Haven't tried any fords so I'm unsure about our trucks, but vw, BMW, Toyota, Chrysler, and gm have some variety in some of the vehicles. It is called brake throttle override and stared getting pushed harder after the Toyota runaway acceleration problems. The earliest car I found it on was a 2007 Malibu. And that was by accident trying to diagnose a misfire under load. http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/29/f...s-without-bra/ apparently as of 2012 it wasn't there, may be added by now.
Most be vehicles have brake override of the throttle. Try it. Put it in gear and hold the brake. Now slowly apply throttle so you don't drive into a wall accidentally. It won't Rev over 2-3000 rpm. Can't remember exactly. Presumably our trucks do too, but I haven't tried it.
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What you say is true but my understanding is hese are electrical or computer overrides. Not mechanical.
It looks like fords version only kicks in if brakes and gas is held and the vehicle is moving. That way it holds up to the new standards but can still have some fun.
It looks like fords version only kicks in if brakes and gas is held and the vehicle is moving. That way it holds up to the new standards but can still have some fun.
Last edited by packplantpath; Jan 18, 2015 at 10:03 PM.
What you say is true but my understanding is hese are electrical or computer overrides. Not mechanical.
It looks like fords version only kicks in if brakes and gas is held and the vehicle is moving. That way it holds up to the new standards but can still have some fun.
Anyways OP, I would suggest going to the dealership with some *****. Say "find the problem, give me a rental car." Tell them their BBB accreditation is on the line and so could legal action. Tell them to drive your truck, I know it hurts, but it will hurt you less than you slamming into something, or someone...
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You do realize the stall point in a stock converter is about 15-1800rpm? All that means is your not getting peak power until then. Loss of traction doesn't normally occur until higher rpms, when the engine is on its peak hp rpm range.
I have a 2001 5.4 triton 4x4 and it's 2,400
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50k miles in a truck that goes full throttle w/o warning, no accidents and you're is still driving it? The few times I've pushed the throttle to full on my 5.0 it was a big thrill. You must be a heck of a driver to handle full throttle when that happens in traffic!!
I am curious what you do when the 5.0 (or whatever engine) goes full throttle in traffic and tries to "kill me". Turn off the key? Smash the brake? Slam it into neutral or just "hang on and go for a ride" (you're words) like Steve McQueen in "Bullitt" until the throttle goes back to normal? Have you considered seeing a Catholic Priest for an exorcism?
Just curious
I am curious what you do when the 5.0 (or whatever engine) goes full throttle in traffic and tries to "kill me". Turn off the key? Smash the brake? Slam it into neutral or just "hang on and go for a ride" (you're words) like Steve McQueen in "Bullitt" until the throttle goes back to normal? Have you considered seeing a Catholic Priest for an exorcism?
Just curious
I usually just throw it in neutral and turn off the key, but on a clear road, its hold on and enjoy the ride.