why wont my throttle go to idle while driving?

Asked by davidg100 Sep 23, 2015 at 02:06 PM about the 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL SuperCab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

While driving and coming to a light or to slow down my 2006 f250 5.4l will not always go to idle. it will go to about 1200. making stopping difficult. i checked and cleaned throttle body. was not dirty. get code for forced idle

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Paul answered 8 years ago

you may want to check the speed sensor...http://gadflyofthenation.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-can-you-tell-if-your-car-has-faulty.html

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