Ford EXPLORER 2004 Technical Training Manual page 73

Electronic Throttle Body Motor
Item
1 Throttle motor cover
2 Throttle drive gear
The new electronic throttle body controls throttle plate angle to perform several functions.
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Functions include:
– Idle speed control.
– Cruise control.
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Limp-home spring, which opens the throttle eight degrees, if the PCM loses power.
NOTE: The breakaway, factory-set idle, speed screw on the ETB is not adjustable.
The PCM provides an output based on accelerator pedal position, which drives a DC motor via a reduction gear.
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The PCM positions the throttle plate at the requested angle.
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Two throttle position sensors monitor throttle plate movement to provide position information feedback and as
a rationality check.
2004 Explorer/Mountaineer New Model Technician Training
Description
LESSON 3: POWERTRAIN
Item
3 Throttle return spring
4 Reduction gear
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Description
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