cannot drive over ten mph

2004 FORD EXPLORER
20,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD
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PTAK91
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When I am driving I cannot drive over ten miles per hour and my rpm are staying at 1000.
Feb 6, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hello,

OK, if you are pressing on the gas pedal and nothing is happening then the first thing I would check for is a broken throttle cable.

Also, if engine light is on would be helpful if you could have them read and post here.

Thanks

Mark
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Feb 7, 2017 at 4:03 PM
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