Throttle Body - Hesitation/Surge/Sticky Accelerator

Article No.
98-21-22

10/26/98

^ HESITATION - THROTTLE HARD TO DEPRESS -
VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC

^ SURGE - THROTTLE HARD TO DEPRESS -
VEHICLES WITH 4.OL SOHC

^ THROTTLE - STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL -
VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC

LIGHT TRUCK:
1997-98 EXPLORER
1998 MOUNTAINEER

ISSUE
Some customers have reported the throttle stuck at idle on some vehicles. A common concern is a hard to depress accelerator pedal first thing in the morning or after being parked for several hours.

ACTION
Install a new throttle body assembly. Clearance between throttle plate and bore has been increased to reduce the possibility of sticking.

Install a new Throttle Body (F77Z-9E926-AC built after 7/16/98). Refer to the appropriate Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual, Section 303-04B, for installation details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F77Z-9E926-AC Throttle Body

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

982122A Replace Throttle Body 0.5 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
9E926 41

OASIS CODES: 404000, 499000, 611000, 611500, 612500, 614500