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Throttle Position Sensor - High Engine Idle Speed
Article No.
00-3-5
02/07/00
HIGH IDLE - TAURUS WITH 3.4L SHO AND RANGER WITH 2.5L AND MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
FORD:
1998-1999 TAURUS SHO
1998-2000 RANGER
ISSUE
A high idle may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by a poor
electrical connection at the wire harness (-12B637-) to Throttle Position
Sensor (TPS).
ACTION
Splice into wire harness (-12B637-) just after the TPS with TPS Connector
High Idle Service Kit. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Verify the concern vehicle exhibits a "high idle" condition when depressing
the clutch or shifting between gears for the Ranger or when shifting between
Park and/or Neutral for Taurus SHO. If high idle condition is not exhibited,
proceed with other driveability diagnostic fix procedures. If condition is
present, obtain a High Idle Service Kit (XF1Z-15K607-AA) and proceed by
following the instructions found within the service kit.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
XF1Z-15K607-AA High Idle Service Kit
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty
Coverage And Emission Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
000305A Install High Idle Service Kit 0.6 Hr.
(Ranger)
000305B Install High Idle Service Kit 0.7 Hr.
(Taurus SHO)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
12B637 30
OASIS CODES: 203200, 617400, 619400