gas pedal not work at all

1997 FORD TAURUS
190,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Was going down hill.gas Pedal went flat,engine went full speed . I dont know whats the probelm
Feb 9, 2014 at 7:35 AM
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very much sounds like you've broken the throttle plate return spring. its the spring that wraps around the throttle plate right next to where the intake tube goes into the motor. you can operate the throttle plate by hand to check it. if theres no resistance and it just flops then its broken. I don't have a pic I can send. I hope this helps
Feb 9, 2014 at 8:06 AM