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stripper, 4.0L V6, Columbia, PA, May 26, 2009, 12:35
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does the throttle body need cleaned and at what mileage?

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    hemicuda May 26, 2009, 15:59
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    Can't find anything that recommends cleaning your throttle body at any mileage and I think the inside of ford throttle bodies has a special coating which might be damaged.

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