Sits and idle all day even when pushing gas pedal to the floor?

Tiny
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  • 2004 FORD ESCAPE
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The car starts with a low idle. Give it acceleration with no change. Sits and idle all day even when pushing gas pedal to the floor. Doesn't shut off.
Thursday, October 27th, 2022 AT 4:52 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the car is in limp mode, we should run the codes to see what comes up, also please check the throttle cable to make sure it is connected to the throttle body.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

If everything checks out the fuel pressure needs to be checked.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

You can rent a gauge form the auto parts store for cheap.

Item .................... Specifications

Key on, engine off .................... 448 kPa (65 psi)
Engine running .................... 448 kPa (65 psi)

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, October 27th, 2022 AT 9:56 AM
Tiny
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No codes showing. Started this morning and ran well until I shut it off then wouldn't start an hour later ran battery down so now have battery on charge. Will check fuel pressure next. Thanks
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Thursday, October 27th, 2022 AT 11:25 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Saturday, October 29th, 2022 AT 2:17 PM
Tiny
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Checked everything and decided to sell it to the junkyard. Thanks, fuel pressure at specs.
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Saturday, October 29th, 2022 AT 2:21 PM

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