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No recall has been ordered regarding this, although a class action suit may have been filed in 2013. The sole recall for the 2004 Thunderbird relates to a seat weld. I find no specific fix for this. Rather, there there is mention of fixes related to hesitation in acceleration. At the moment I can only refer you to a Popular Mechanics article on how to respond to unintended acceleration.
No, most newer models have issues with the accelerator pedal and throttle body correlation switch assembly. Most need both switches replaced. One controls the intake and the other controls when you are depressing the pedal. Double check recalls, a lot of cars are getting recalled for some safety concerns involving acceleration. I hope that is what you meant by not accelerating. Does the engine rev up when you depress the gas pedal? Is the problem only when you have it in gear?
You might have this problem: Recall 84V106000: Possible Accelerator Cable Wear
POSITIONING OF THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE IN THE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE CABLE. THE CABLE
COULD BEGIN TO FRAY AND UNWIND.
UPON INSPECTION, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WILL BE REPOSITIONED, IF NECESSARY, AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HITACHI CRUISE
CONTROL SYSTEMS; TURBO AND NON-TURBO CHARGED MODELS.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.
CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FRAYING OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY CAUSE THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE TO STICK OPEN; THE CABLE COULD BREAK. DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
As for the problem with the sticky throttle. Dodge has a issue with there throttle body sticking when the pedal is hammered. There is a relatively easy problem to fix. Basically you just get some throttle body cleaner, clean the throttle body, and you also get some grease (not oil) and you lube the linkage on your throttle on the top of your engine.
Recall Summary THIS IS NOT A SAFETYRECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED ASAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEELS ROUGH OR NOTCHY WHENYOU PRESS IT.
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