How to Service and Repair a Throttle Position Sensor on Ford F-150?

The first step for repairing and serving the Throttle Position Sensor is to detach the battery ground cable. The next step involves removing two bolts that hold the accelerator control splash shield in place before putting it to the side. The work process begins by disconnecting the engine breather hose along with the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve hose which goes next to their respective locations. Illustrations display the procedure for 5.4L and the 4.6L engine service requires the same steps. First remove the electrical connector from the Throttle Position (TP) sensor followed by the bolt removal that secures the sensor. The installation process includes executing the steps in opposite order from removal.

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Ford F-150 Throttle Position Sensor Part Number: F4SZ-9B989-AA
$50.61 MSRP: $83.27
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- Other Name: Potentiometer - Engine Throttle; Throttle Pos Sensor; Fuel Injector; Throttle Sensor; Potentiometer; Injector
- Replaces: F4SZ-9B989-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2008 Ford F-150 | Base, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lightning, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Throttle Position Sensor Part Number: E7TZ-9B989-D
$55.68 MSRP: $89.82
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- Other Name: Potentiometer - Engine Throttle; Throttle Pos Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996, 1984-1986 Ford F-150 | Base, Custom, Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Throttle Position Sensor Part Number: 6L2Z-9B989-D
$86.96 MSRP: $143.09
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- Other Name: Potentiometer - Engine Throttle; Throttle Pos Sensor; Throttle Sensor; Potentiometer
- Replaces: 3L5Z-9B989-AA, 6L2Z-9B989-B, 6L2Z-9B989-A, DY-1049
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2010 Ford F-150 | FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, STX, SVT Raptor, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Throttle Position Sensor Part Number: E9TZ-9B989-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Potentiometer - Engine
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1995 Ford F-150 | Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Throttle Position Sensor Part Number: E8ZZ-9B989-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Potentiometer - Engine
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1995 Ford F-150 | Lightning | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Throttle Position Sensor Part Number: F2DZ-9B989-BA
$33.20 MSRP: $51.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Potentiometer - Engine Throttle; Throttle Pos Sensor
- Replaces: F2DZ-9B989-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992 Ford F-150 | Custom, XL, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS

Ford F-150 Throttle Position Sensor

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The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) in Ford f-150 vehicles has he responsibility of managing the air to fuel mixture for better combustion. The TPS keeps information on the throttle position, and translates these signals to the fuel injection system so that the engine computer can regulate the fuel delivery dependant on power requirements. Most of these feedback loops are given within seconds and therefore provides efficient acceleration cruising and deceleration. Over years, Ford F-150 has used the Throttle position sensor of different types of technology to the current Hall effect, inductive, or magnetoresistive technology from the older potentiometric technology. These advanced TPS, unlike those early ones which required touch through a probe, are able to detect variation of magnetic fields thereby improving both reliability and efficiency. Other related accelerator pedal sensors also enhance the electronic throttle control system thereby enhancing the ford F-150 vehicles.

Ford F-150 Throttle Position Sensor Parts and Q&A

Throttle Position Sensor
F4SZ-9B989-AA
Q: How to Service and Repair a Throttle Position Sensor on Ford F-150?
A:
The first step for repairing and serving the Throttle Position Sensor is to detach the battery ground cable. The next step involves removing two bolts that hold the accelerator control splash shield in place before putting it to the side. The work process begins by disconnecting the engine breather hose along with the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve hose which goes next to their respective locations. Illustrations display the procedure for 5.4L and the 4.6L engine service requires the same steps. First remove the electrical connector from the Throttle Position (TP) sensor followed by the bolt removal that secures the sensor. The installation process includes executing the steps in opposite order from removal.