Yes it does. It reaches from the gas pedal to the throttle body on your intake.
Chances are the throttle cable from the pedal to the throttle body needs replacing.
On my 1994 Mazda Navajo, which should be the same as an Explorer, their is a black plastic cover with 3 bolts on top of the engine. When you remove the cover the throttle and cruise control cables attach to the throttle lever there. My throttle is sticking but the problem seems to be where the cable attaches to the pedal.
Check the throttle plate, gunk builds up that can be cleaned with carburetor cleaner. Next try lubricating the cable ... if that doesn't work then replace it.
The throttle position sensor is mounted on the side of the throttle body
The MAP sensor on a 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 is located on top of the engine near the throttle body. It is bolted to the engine and also has a wiring harness attached to it.
Take it to a mechanic ASAP. This is very dangerous. a cause of is the throttle cable fraying replace the throttle cable.
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I believe starting on the 1996 Explorer , it went to an electronic speedometer with a vehicle speed sensor ( VSS ) so it doesn't have a conventional speedometer cable
In the big rubber air intake tube , not too far from the throttle body
On a 1996 Ford Explorer : ( r134a )
To replace the throttle cable on a 1989 Ford Bronco, first disconnect the negative battery cable for safety. Remove the old throttle cable by detaching it from the throttle body and the accelerator pedal assembly. Install the new throttle cable by connecting it to the throttle body and fastening it to the accelerator pedal. Finally, adjust the cable for proper tension and reattach the battery cable before testing the throttle operation.
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