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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 27 (ENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC TESTING)THROTTLE 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
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Throttle Position (TP) sensor is not serviceable. If TP sensor service is required, see CIRCUIT TEST DH in TESTS W/CODES
article.
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.