Originally posted by LilStrypedRocket:
Originally posted by juspifool:
I put a new TPS in and my car is idling a little high. I hooked up the OBD2 scanner software and it showed the TPS was in the 18% open range at idle. Is that in the correct range? It seemed a little high to me. If anyone can tell me the correct range that would be much appreciated.
A common problem about replacing the TPS is the Ford dealership will give yout the TPS for a non SVT 2.5L. The TPS for the 2.5 duratec and the 2.5 duratec SVT are diffrent. The TPS for the non-svt 2.5 operates opposite of the tps for the SVT. If you use the wrong one, it will idle high and get massive throttle hang. Sounds like you got the wrong one (happened to me). Do a search for TPS if you want a full explanation on how the TPS works.
Just take it back, they screwed up and will exchage it for you, it's about 4 dollars more. STRESS the fact you have a 2.5L H.O. SVT motor and need the tps for this motor, not a normal 2.5 duratec.
This also happened to me!  Non-svt TPS=MAJOR throttle hang! 
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
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