1999 Ford Windstar Can the slack be tightend?

KEIRSTER

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1999 FORD WINDSTAR
134,000 MILES

Hello, I am attempting to tighten my throttle cables, but there doesn't seem to be an actual bolt to tighten for adjusting. Holding the cable in place is a plastic peace, and I haven't the faintest idea how to tighten the slack such a cable. It'd be wonderful if you could assist me in this matter. Ford Windstar, 1999. Thanks!

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Should be two tabs on plastic piece if there pull back through square in bracket and reclip as the other one

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Monday, June 24th, 2013 AT 12:32 PM

KEIRSTER

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No I know how to get it back on, but I need it tightened up first. This is the throttle cable is it not? It has FAR to much slack in it. Can you tell me how to tighten it? (It may have become stretched over time.)

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Monday, June 24th, 2013 AT 1:47 PM

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I have to push the gas pedal way down to get the car to accelerate to the speed limit. I almost have to "floor it" at stop lights to avoid slowing down traffic behind me, as it is extremely slow when taking off. I was told that the throttle wire might be loose, and it is! But again, I haven't a clue how to tighten it.

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Monday, June 24th, 2013 AT 1:53 PM

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