Q: Accelerator very high - 1994 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon
The accelerator on my wagon is way too high. When you press on the gas pedal it drives way faster then it should. It will take off unusually fast! When it’s in park and you press on the gas then let go it acts as if you are still pressing on the gas for about 15 seconds. But you aren't. Do you know how I can get my accelerating back to normal? How can this be fixed?
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