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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC TESTING - 4.0LTHROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Adjustment
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Adjustment
NOTE:
Throttle Position (TP) sensor is not serviceable. If TP sensor service is required, see CIRCUIT TEST DH in TESTS W/CODES - 4.0L
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TP SENSOR OUTPUT
| Throttle Angle | (1) Voltage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0° | .65 | ||
| 10° | .97 | ||
| 20° | 1.44 | ||
| 30° | 1.90 | ||
| 40° | 2.37 | ||
| 50° | 2.84 | ||
| 60° | 3.31 | ||
| 70° | 3.78 | ||
| 80° | 3.90 | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.