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Mercury Grand Marquis

Report: Throttle Position Sensors May Fail and Cause Engine Performance Problems

Mercury Grand Marquis Problem
13 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2006

Average Mileage: 119,250 mi (68,000 mi - 160,000 mi)

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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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