• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Stuck...

  • Thread starter Thread starter Slo 5.0
  • Start date Start date May 10, 2005
  • 1
  • 2
Next
1 of 2 Next Last

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 10, 2005
#1
  • May 10, 2005
  • #1
Sometimes when im driving my car the throttle gets stuck. After i let off of the gas and push in the clutch the engine will keep reving at the same rmp as when i was pressing the gas. I found that if i shut off the car it will fix it for a while, anyone know what is wrong with my car? Please help me, this is weird.
 
D

Daggar

New Member
Jul 19, 2004
3,902
5
0
May 10, 2005
#2
  • May 10, 2005
  • #2
Linkage? cable? Sticking Throttle body? Whatever it is... I wouldn't be driving it much until I found it.
 

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 10, 2005
#3
  • May 10, 2005
  • #3
i was think it was the cable but it gets fixed for a while when i shut off the car then restart it, but you might be right. ive never had this problem before so i dont know how to fix it.
 
D

Daggar

New Member
Jul 19, 2004
3,902
5
0
May 10, 2005
#4
  • May 10, 2005
  • #4
Do you still have an EGR spacer and is it hooked up and flowing coolant?
 

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 10, 2005
#5
  • May 10, 2005
  • #5
yeah
 
D

Daggar

New Member
Jul 19, 2004
3,902
5
0
May 10, 2005
#6
  • May 10, 2005
  • #6
Disconnect the cable form the linkage and see if you can detect any stickyness in either the pedal or the TB by itself.
 

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 10, 2005
#7
  • May 10, 2005
  • #7
ok i tried that... it all felt ok. this started to happen after I had a wreck. when the problem started it only got stuck for a few seconds but now the rpms wont go down until i restart the car.
it hit on the drivers side door/rocker panel/wheels at about 40-45 mph. into a guard rail. I dont know if that has anything to do with it. it messed up some wires and now my stereo doesnt work either.
 
D

Daggar

New Member
Jul 19, 2004
3,902
5
0
May 10, 2005
#8
  • May 10, 2005
  • #8
Well the only thing under there that has really anything to do electrinically with positioning the TB is the IAC. I can't see it sticking you at WOT. Might be worth looking into though.
 

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 10, 2005
#9
  • May 10, 2005
  • #9
it doesnt get stuck at WOT it gets stuck at whatever rpm i am at when i am shifting. 2500 - 3000rpm usually
 
D

Daggar

New Member
Jul 19, 2004
3,902
5
0
May 10, 2005
#10
  • May 10, 2005
  • #10
remove and clean the IAC motor (don't forget to get a new gasket before you pull it). See if that helps. If not, replace it. Maybe someone else can think of something else but that's all that I can come up with that would screw with your throttle electrically.
 

super302

I'd do anything for free Bapples
May 29, 2004
2,878
1
0
Davenport, IA
May 10, 2005
#11
  • May 10, 2005
  • #11
i may have a similar problem, some times when i'll be cruising at 1800rpms, then push in the clutch to roll to a stop, it will stay at 1500 for ~8 seconds +/-
 

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 10, 2005
#12
  • May 10, 2005
  • #12
thanks, ill try that tomorrow.
 

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 10, 2005
#13
  • May 10, 2005
  • #13
if anyone else knows of anything else it may be, please say something.
 

302GT

New Member
Mar 30, 2005
81
0
0
Carson City,Nv.
May 10, 2005
#14
  • May 10, 2005
  • #14
Mine stays at whatever rpm I am shifting at sometimes.I installed bbk pedals and tha gas pedal is wide so it sticks on the carpet,just something to look at.Maybe the carpet is coming up and holding the pedal.
 

super302

I'd do anything for free Bapples
May 29, 2004
2,878
1
0
Davenport, IA
May 10, 2005
#15
  • May 10, 2005
  • #15
302GT said:
Mine stays at whatever rpm I am shifting at sometimes.I installed bbk pedals and tha gas pedal is wide so it sticks on the carpet,just something to look at.Maybe the carpet is coming up and holding the pedal.
Click to expand...

interesting, i too have a wide/long accelerator pedal, that is probably it....THANKS
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
34
129
May 11, 2005
#16
  • May 11, 2005
  • #16
Patrick, does the idle stay elevated after you have been stationary for a few seconds?
if it goes away once stopped, that is the puter. the VSS and puter work together to keep the rolling idle around 1200-1500 rpm so that the vehicle does not stall (like if you got off a freeway and coasted down the off ramp).

good luck!
 

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 11, 2005
#17
  • May 11, 2005
  • #17
i getting ready to clean my IAC. You think it might be the computer? I hope not i hate electrical work and computers!
 

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 11, 2005
#18
  • May 11, 2005
  • #18
do i have to get a new gasket for the IAC?
 

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 11, 2005
#19
  • May 11, 2005
  • #19
302GT said:
Mine stays at whatever rpm I am shifting at sometimes.I installed bbk pedals and tha gas pedal is wide so it sticks on the carpet,just something to look at.Maybe the carpet is coming up and holding the pedal.
Click to expand...

I checked. I have stock pedals and they are fine.
 

Slo 5.0

Member
Apr 6, 2005
144
0
16
St. Louis
May 11, 2005
#20
  • May 11, 2005
  • #20
Ok, i cleaned it and it still has the same problem. Could it be the TPS?
 
  • 1
  • 2
Next
1 of 2 Next Last
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Engine Coolant boiling in hose?
  • Teen'93stang5.0
  • Jun 3, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
198
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 8, 2026
Mustang5L5
8
Foxbody high rpms and surging rpms
  • 86foxseth
  • Jun 9, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
225
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 13, 2026
Noobz347
D
Drivetrain car still rolling while in gear and off
  • dqureshi06
  • Jan 24, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
241
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 24, 2026
General karthief
F
Engine 1988 Foxbody idle issues
  • fernandosgarage55
  • Apr 28, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
26
Views
673
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 30, 2026
AeroCoupe
F
Fox 1990 Mustang GT 5.0 A9L – Engine suddenly shuts off but immediately restarts when key turned
  • FishermansFriend
  • Aug 9, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
12
Views
233
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Yesterday at 2:01 PM
CAMTWO1070
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?