Has anyone else had this problem yet?? When the weather is very cold (everyday for the last 3 weeks), the gas pedal will stick the first time you try to use it in the morning. This has happened even when I've had the truck warming up in the driveway. Once you step on it hard enough, the pedal will break free, then it's ok till the next morning! This hasn't happened everyday, but at least 3 times this month. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, how did you correct it??

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2001 Screw XLT
Oxford White, 5.4L,
Towing, Posi, Slider
Power seat, keyless
bedliner, Ford tonneau

 

Mine did it this morning for the first time, it was about 5 deg F here this morning. I wasn't too alarmed since I've seen it on here before. It went away before I left the neighborhood.

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2000 F150 XLT 4x4 Short Bed. Amazon Green, 5.4L, SuperCab, ORP, Tow Package, Sliding Rear Window, Electronic Shift, Keyless Entry, LT265-70-17 Tires, Clarion Pro Audio, Herculiner Bedliner, Air Silencer Removed.

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[This message has been edited by 2000 F150 4x4 (edited 12-28-2000).]

 

It happened to me about a week ago. We had gotten some wondeful Lake Effect snow, and it was very cold. In the teens I believe. I had started the truck to warm up while I cleaned off the snow. I then backed out of the driveway into the street. When I put it in drive, I was VERY shocked when I realized the gas pedal was stuck. After tapping on it a couple of times it broke free. I guess I didn't think too much of it at the time. Luckily it was very early in the morning and no traffic in the street.
Now that it has happened to others, it gets me wondering if this may be a problem.

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'01 F-150 SuperCrew XLT
Oxford White/Arizona Beige
4x4 5.4L Triton V8
Slider Rear Window
Keyless Remote
Cab Steps
Trailer Tow Group
Bed Extender
Future Add ons:
Drop in Bed Liner
ARE LSII Bed Lid (maybe)
Bug Deflector
Husky Liner Floor Mats

http://hometown.aol.com/tspern/F150SuperCrewpage1.html

 

I've had it happen to me a couple of times also.

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2001 SuperCrew XLT 4x4, 5.4L, 3.55L/S,
Rear Slider, Skid Plates, Keyless Entry,
Tow Package, Cab Steps, Black, Line-x
Bedliner, Raven Topper

 

I have had numerous starts in 10 Deg above to 5 Deg below zero and have never experienced this problem. You all might want to have your linkage checked!!!!!



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Mtn Mike

 

I had this same problem on my 1997 Explorer. It was not a temperature issue, but the dealer replaced the linkage and the problem never returned. I think it even ended up being a recall item.

 

It has been -30C for about a week now and I haven't had a problem yet. I'll watch for it as it is supposed to be -38C tomorrow. We haven't had weather like this for a few years but we are sure making up for it.

[This message has been edited by Thad (edited 12-21-2000).]

 

I've had this happen several times lately. Chicago weather has been pretty bad the last few weeks. When the temps are really cold (well below freezing), I can count on the gas pedal sticking the first time I touch it. I'm actually trying to train myself to "test" it when the car is park before pulling out.

Funny thing is, I had the same intermitent problem with my '98 EB Expy.

Funny what you can get used to...

-Maz

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2001 F-150 Supercrew 4X4 Lariat
Oxford White/Harvest Gold
5.4L V8
Trailer Tow Package
3.55 Limited Slip
Moonroof
Cabsteps
Premium Sound w/ 6 Disc CD
Captains Chairs w/ Center Console
Bed Extender
Engine block heater

Mods:
A.R.E. LS Series II Hard Tonneau Cover
Lund Interceptor Bug Deflector
Still looking for BedRug type product. http://www.mazworld.com/supercrew
maz@ford-trucks.net

 

Wow,

Everyone with a problem, please contact the NTSB (national transportation safety board) site right away with your experience. The internet is providing great value for consumer issues and this is a perfect example. Some owners have a problem, some don't. A sticking gas pedal would have to rank right up there with "the top ten things you don't want to happen in your car (truck)."
I'm livin' in AZ so this probably wont ever affect me, but spending 10 minutes might save a life or more in the future, and you gotta feel good about that !!
I don't know the web address of the NTSB off-hand, but you'll find it fast enough through searching this site or the WEB.
Could this be related to the 'adjustable pedal' (very cool) feature on the SCrews ??

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2001 SuperCrew XLT
Oxford White, Med Graphite Interior
5.4 Liter
4X4, LS Rear, Tow/Trailer
Skids, Captains Chairs
285/75/16 BFG ATs
Ford/Duraliner
Ordered 7/23/2000 Built Week of 10/28/2000 Delivered 11/14/2000

 

Try this.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/ivoq/default.htm

[This message has been edited by Sonoma Super Crew (edited 12-22-2000).]

 

Does the pedal stick if its position is changed? Higher or lower, or does it not matter?

 

The only times that I change the position on the pedals is when I'm vaccuming out the inside. Then I put the pedal all of the way back again. As I recall though, it seems the pedal froze on me mostly when we have had rain or freezing rain or wet snow the night before, but not always! I think its time I call the dealer and get some suggestions on how they are going to fix this! Thanks for all of the replies... it's good to know it's not just me!

Mtnmike, I've had a "loose linkage" for years now ... just ask my wife!!

 

I've had 10 and 8 degrees BELOW zero and this
problem hasn't happen. I use the block heater
and I really don't think that would have anything to do with it..

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2001 F150 SuperCrew Lariat 4x4-4.6 V8-508A Lariat package-Dark Highland Green-Leather Captains Chairs-P/U Bed Extender-Rear Sliding Window-Skid plates package-Cab.Steps-Lower twotone paint-Power drivers seat/autolamp-Engine block heater-17" Chrome Wheels-Bed Liner

 

Did it first time this morning, about 15 degrees. Froze up at idle. Took a decent stomp to free it, and then worked fine.

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2001 SuperCrew Lariat 4x4
Black / Grey Leather
Class III Trailer Tow Group, 5.4L Triton V8, Limited Slip Rear Axle, Bed Extender, Cab Steps, Engine Block Heater, Radio, AM/FM Stereo 6-Compact Disc Changer, Skid Plates, Moonroof, Sliding Rear Window, Ford drop-in Bedliner.
ARE-Z Cap (Black).
TriBall hitch (bumper protection)
Planned Mods: SuperChip, K&N or Air-Raid intake kit; Outland Sport Bumper, Reese front hitch receiver, behind the grill driving lights.

 

My 97 did it. My 2000 does it. Had it happen 3 or 4 times in the past 2 weeks. A good kick right after I start it and it works. I suspect a lube somewhere is needed, but not sure where. I should look at it one of these days 8^)

-jeff b.


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2000 F150 4x4 SC/SB 5.4 Auto, Tow Package, ORP (with the sticker for 2000), Cab Steps, Lariet.
Oxford White/Harvest Gold 2 tone.