Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1998 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Ensure none of following conditions exist:
- Binding throttle linkage.
- TP sensor loose or not seated properly.
- Throttle plate not fully closed.
Faults in TP sensor or circuit should set a diagnostic trouble code. See QUICK TEST in appropriate article:
- For Grand Marquis, see TESTS W/CODES - GASOLINE .
- For Town Car, see TESTS W/CODES .
If no diagnostic trouble code has been set, see CIRCUIT TEST DH in appropriate TESTS W/CODES article for additional sensor testing and specifications.