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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (ENGINE CONTROLS - ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 5.0L)FUEL SYSTEMTHROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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.