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2006 Ford Mustang 4.0L V6 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Replacement

This guide will explain how to replace a...

iFixit Library Ford Mustang Easy 20 minutes Guide 142006

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Guide overview

Before you begin

This guide will explain how to replace a failing throttle position sensor or TPS in a 2006 Ford Mustang with the 4.0L V6 motor. You may need to complete this repair if you have a rough idle or if the car is hesitating while accelerating. Your car may also display a check engine light. You can have an auto parts store or mechanic read the check engine code to confirm that this is in fact the issue you are having.

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Pull the release lever for the hood.

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Slide the latch under the center of the hood to the left and then open the hood.

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Disconnect the positive battery terminal by loosening the 10 mm nut and pulling the wire of the red battery terminal.

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Remove the connector attached to the TPS by sliding back the red clip and pulling.

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP T20 Torx Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the two bolts holding in the sensor.

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Remove the old TPS.

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP T20 Torx Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Install the new TPS and put the two T20 Torx bolts back in.

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Connect the connector to the new TPS and make sure the red clip is pushed forward.

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Reconnect the positive battery terminal, by tightening the 10 mm nut and putting the red cover back over it.

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Close the hood and make sure it is closed securely.

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Start the car and make sure that it is running normally.