OEM 2009 Ford Explorer Throttle Position Sensor

2009 Ford Explorer Throttle Position Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Throttle Position Sensor on 2009 Ford Explorer?

  A: The service process for a Throttle Position (TP) Sensor begins from detaching both the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and cutting attachment of the TP sensor electrical connector. Vehicles with 4.6L (3V) engines need the PCV hose dismantling from the heated PCV fitting before moving toward the heated PCV fitting electrical connector removal and two bolts securing the heated PCV fitting. Users must discard the heated PCV fitting O-ring seal during this process. Heat damage risks exist when the Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) temperature surpasses 120 °C (248°F) thus direct heat to the TP sensor and plastic components must be prevented. Place the suitable heat gun at a distance of 25.4 mm (1 in) to heat the ETB top while maintaining the top TP sensor bolt ear at 55°C (130°F) for three minutes or less. Check the ETB temperature using an infrared or digital temperature laser thermometer during heating. Already discard two components: the bolt away from heat first before proceeding with the other bolt and discarding the blocked TP sensor. Hand tools should be used to install the new TP sensor by tightening two new bolts to 3 Nm (27 lb-in). Users must install a new O-ring seal before securing the two bolts which fasten the heated PCV fitting for vehicles that operate with 4.6L (3V) engines. The next step includes reattaching both the heated PCV fitting electrical connector and the PCV hose to its corresponding fitting. Connect the electrical connector of the TP sensor before reattaching the ACL outlet pipe.