When does the car not respond to the gas pedal?

mmsstar wrote: The throttle body is a drive by wire system. The receiver is the throttle body, the sender is the gas pedal. You might want to check that. Well…when the car isn’t running the butterfly responds to the gas pedal position accordingly. The only time the throttle.has NO response is when the car is RUNNING.

Who is the sender of the gas pedal?

The receiver is the throttle body, the sender is the gas pedal. You might want to check that. mmsstar wrote: The throttle body is a drive by wire system. The receiver is the throttle body, the sender is the gas pedal. You might want to check that.

What are the symptoms of a bad throttle / accelerator pedal?

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Can a bad throttle position sensor cause idle surging?

Idle surging can be caused due to other issues in the car, but if it happens in conjunction with other throttle position sensor symptoms, the culprit is often the TPS. At idle, the ECM will not get the correct information and the throttle will variate randomly causing idle surges. 3) Check Engine Light

Is the Ford V10 engine a good engine?

The Ford V10 may be the engine you are looking for. This engine has a very good reliability reputation. But for you to experience that reliability, you should take care of your new Ford V10 and do proper routine maintenance.

What causes a Ford V10 engine to stall?

That can happen when your Ford V10 stalls out, even if they have low miles on it. The good news is that the sources may not be that hard to find. One place to look would be the switch that is built into the gas pedal. If this pedal malfunctions then the fuel delivery will be cut and your engine will stall.

Why is the exhaust leaking on my Ford V10?

The Ford V10’s exhaust system is one of its beauties, but it’s also one of the things that may concern you. It can be prone to leakage due to the manifold studs rusting and failing, but then again, that may just be because the engine is old.

What happens when spark plug goes out on Ford V10?

The end result is that the head’s spark plug threads strip clean out, leaving a smooth hole and no way to re-install the plug. Ford covers this engine problem under warranty (Technical Service Bulletin TSB 07-21-2). However, if your engine fails after the warranty expires, you are responsible for the repairs.