1994 Ranger with Accelerator pedal problem

[mwalock]

I have a 1994 with the 3.0 L V6 and a standard transmission. However, it recently developed a problem.

When I press down on the gas pedal, the engine revves up, but will not rev down. I have looked, and the accelerator cable is in good shape. It appears to be a problem with the pedal. There is no tension in the cable to lower the throttle when the pedal is released.

Does anyone know how to fix this and what parts I need?

thanks

[juliuszx6]

Originally Posted by mwalock

I have a 1994 with the 3.0 L V6 and a standard transmission. However, it recently developed a problem.

When I press down on the gas pedal, the engine revves up, but will not rev down. I have looked, and the accelerator cable is in good shape. It appears to be a problem with the pedal. There is no tension in the cable to lower the throttle when the pedal is released.

Does anyone know how to fix this and what parts I need?

thanks

If you are sure that the throttle cable move freely on its own and is in fact in good condition then you may want to check the springs and linkage on your throttlebody because that is where the tension for the cable comes from.my truck (93 ranger 3.0)also has had problems with idle due to an idle control valve (not sure if the name is correct)which also would cause the truck to rev high.you say your cable seems to be the problem but you may want to keep this in mind also.I hope this helps if no one else writes with a better answer.

[Crasen]

I would snap the throttle using my hand, and watch it to make sure the throttle returns, strong, I would sespect return springs or cable. And the obvious, make sure you do not have floor mats that get in the ga pedals way