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P0221 2000 Ford F150 Code - Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0221 2000 Ford F150?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) harness is open or shorted
  • Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
  • Fault Electric Throttle Control Actuator (or Throttle Body Motor)
  • Obstructed Throttle Linkage
  • Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APP)

Code Tech Notes

The ETC TP sensor 2 was flagged as fault status the PCM indicating the an out of range in either the closed or wide open throttle modes.

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How to Fix the DTC P0221 2000 Ford F150?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0221 2000 Ford F150 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

When is the Code Detected?

An unexpected voltage from the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is sent to Engine Control Module (ECM).

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • No throttle response

What Does the P0221 2000 Ford F150 Code Mean?

Electric Throttle Control Actuator consists of throttle control motor, throttle position sensor (TPS), etc. The throttle position sensor responds to the throttle valve movement.
The throttle position sensor has the two sensors. These sensors are a kind of potentiometers which transform the throttle valve position into output voltage, and emit the voltage signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM) In addition, these sensors detect the opening and closing speed of the throttle valve and feed the voltage signals to the ECM. The ECM judges the current opening angle of the throttle valve from these signals and the ECM controls the throttle control motor to make the throttle valve opening angle properly in response to driving condition.

P0221 2000 Ford F150 Code - Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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