The dreaded throttle position sensor

[Big Brian]

just use a Motorcraft or other quality sensor

you know they test these things. Heat is not a foreign matter in a engine compartment

In the test lab where I work we test engine and water pumps and other under the hood components at 140c for months at at time

lets just think about this

you have a 99. Its most likely the original tps

the original tps lasted 18 years. You said in a previous post you were 18.

So it is as old as you are

seems to me like a reasonable service life

 

[and0r]

I said I was 19

And has anyone tested the signal of the TPS under the heat from driving around the city on a hot day? While actually driving.

Probably reads incorrect.
Just because something "works" for 18 years, doesn't mean it's working properly.
This could very well be a common and overlooked flaw within this system.
You need to be a little more sceptic!

 

[and0r]

Sometimes things get overlooked. This goes with any auto manufacturer

 

[Big Brian]

nothing changes with you

what was overlooked? the sensor lasted 18 years lol

I dont know why I bother looking at your threads.

hope things at NASA are going well for you

 

[and0r]

i see you have ran out of useful input.

you are only a reminder of the sad world we live in, friend

 

[Big Brian]

I am trying to talk to someone who said he works for NASA, his profile says he is 35 but in fact he is 19.

does he even own an Expedition?

Is he an internet troll?

yes its a sad world my friend

my point is you have an 18 year old sensor that went bad just live with it dude

 

[Big Brian]

just to add

I have plenty of experience and useful information since I work in the automotive industry

thats all I am trying to add. If you dont see the value in it I know others do

 

[and0r]

this was said - that was said; seems like you are focusing too much on a very simple comment, which was clearly not meant to be taken literally.

idk why my profile says im 25 though

where can i get mounting screws for the TPS?

 

[Dewayne]

Ford would be my first choice, Fastenal would be my second choice , junk yard last resort - they probably make you buy the entire throttle body .

 

[and0r]

Ford would be my first choice, Fastenal would be my second choice , junk yard last resort - they probably make you buy the entire throttle body .

Cool.
Also I checked the throttle body temp again, and it actually is burning to the touch, I probably should hit it with the laser temp reader to get an exact reading.
This can't be good for the TPS