Accelerator disconnected

DANTHEMAN

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FORD WINDSTAR

I own a 1996 Ford Windstar minivan. I recently replaced the thermostat myself which was a much bigger ordeal than I expected. When I finished I noticed 2 things, first the car runs great and does not overheat, and second, th accelerator cable seems to be disconnected from the pedal. Am I able to fix this myself? Its a 3.8 litre v6 with 123,000 miles on it. I have never had a problem with it and would be upset if this were to kill it.

Thanks,

DAN

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DANTHEMAN

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Thanks for the input, but thats not it. The 2 cables are connected to the engine correctly. The gas pedal is flat on the floorboard and somehow not connected to the cables.

Thanks for your help,

DAN

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Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 AT 10:09 AM

DANTHEMAN

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OK, the cable is attached to the pedal. I followed it to the firewall and gave it a couple of tugs and it didn't move. I also gave it a pull from the throttle assembly, it springs back with no problem, and the pedal is still on the floorboard.

I am so confused.

DAN

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Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 AT 11:43 AM

DANTHEMAN

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I found the problem.

When I reassembled the throttle assembly and attached it to the carb I didn't loop the cable back ove the assembly like I'm supposed to. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND IDEAS! I will send you a ton of dough for your input, I wouldn't have even known where to look if it hadn't been for your great advice!

DAN

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Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 AT 11:50 AM