Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Ford Excursion 7.3 F, RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
NOTE:
Throttle Position (TP) sensor is not serviceable.
If TP sensor service is required, see CIRCUIT TEST DH in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V article.
TP SENSOR OUTPUT (VILLAGER)
| Throttle Position | (1) Voltage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | .4 | ||
| 1/4 | 1.3 | ||
| Half Open | 2.2 | ||
| 3/4 | 3.1 | ||
| Fully Open | 4.1 | ||
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TP SENSOR OUTPUT (EXCEPT VILLAGER)
| Throttle Angle Degrees | (1) Volts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise | ||||
| 20 | 1.00 | |||
| 40 | 2.00 | |||
| 60 | 3.00 | |||
| 80 | 3.80 | |||
| 100 | 4.50 | |||
| Counterclockwise | ||||
| 0 | 1.00 | |||
| -20 | 2.00 | |||
| -40 | 3.00 | |||
| -60 | 3.80 | |||
| -80 | 4.65 | |||
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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.