Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Mercury Villager and 1995 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Faults in TP sensor or circuit should set a service code. See QUICK TEST in TESTS W/CODES article. If no service code has been set, see CIRCUIT TEST TP in TESTS W/CODES article for additional testing procedure. Ensure none of following conditions exist:
- Binding throttle linkage.
- TP sensor loose or not seated properly.
- Throttle plate not fully closed.