Originally Posted by jim deblack
On a 2001 3.2 TL, we've been having a driveability issue with the foot throttle. As you apply foot pressure to the throttle, it sticks and then finally releases with the car lurching ahead. Can't see anything mechanical that is obvious. Asked the dealer about it and they say that there is carbon build-up in the carburator. Asked what they do about it and they said they take the carburator off and clean it with carb cleaner. Anyone else experience this problem and what did you do about it????
Carburator :doh:
I once worked on a Ranger with a similiar problem. I cleaned out the throttle body and plate and lubricated the throttle cable at the pedal and at the...thing on the engine that the cable moves. I forget what it's called. But anyway, that did the trick.