I had same problem, but was throwing CEL 122 TPS had them clear it, and came back on after 10miles. I took it off and it would not move freely by hand... After TPS replacement all is well.
JD a.k.a Fingers
"Don't Panic"
'98 Contour GL 2.0L VCT ATX 88k
'98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k
Street racing can kill
just less of a chance with a 2.0