Section 61 (Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts): Introduction

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Introduction
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Sensor operating range information can help determine if a sensor is out of calibration. An out-of-calibration sensor may not set a trouble code, but it will cause driveability problems.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR & INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Temperature - Β°F (Β°C) Output Voltage Ohms
14 (-10) 4.4 9200
68 (20) 3.5 2500
122 (50) 2.2 800
194 (90) 0.9 200
MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR

Engine RPM (1) Volts
800 1.2-1.4
1500 1.5-1.7
2000 1.7-1.9
2500 1.9-2.1
3000 2.1-2.3
(1) Measure voltage between White/Blue and Blue/Orange terminals.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Throttle Position (1) Volts
Closed .4
1/4 1.3
Half Open 2.2
3/4 3.1
Fully Open 4.1
(1) Values may vary by 15 percent. For additional testing, see TEST DH: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF DIAGNOSTICS - VILLAGER article.
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