Throttle Position Sensors May Fail and Cause Engine Performance Problems on Ford Crown Victoria

Problem overview

The throttle position sensor (TPS) may fail. Common symptoms of a defective TPS can be rough idle, hard starting, hesitation on acceleration, poor fuel economy, and stalling.

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Throttle Position Sensors May Fail and Cause Engine Performance Problems on Ford Crown Victoria

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Throttle Position Sensors May Fail and Cause Engine Performance Problems on Ford Crown Victoria

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