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  • #1

    Need Throttle Body Advice

    The next morning (yesterday) after returning from Northern Lakes Getaway/Road Trip the Bird threw a Throttle Body Code. Took it to Ford they want $1,500 for part and labor.
    Rock Auto has part for $350....What other parts might I need to complete install? Can a competent independent garage do the install and tune.?
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  • #2
    Are you sue that's what it is? Sometimes just cleaning the sensor in the air plenum is all that's needed.
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    • #3
      With the correct parts and the shop manuals a competent shop should be able to do the repair and save you money....what exact part are you pricing out ?

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      • #4
        I am picking it up from Ford in the morning and taking it to my indepenent to do the unplugging, replugging and cleaning routine first before I determine if it needs to be replaced.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Vintage Merlot View Post
          I am picking it up from Ford in the morning and taking it to my indepenent to do the unplugging, replugging and cleaning routine first before I determine if it needs to be replaced.
          Good move - I only use the dealers' services as a last resort or for warranty work...

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          • #6
            Ford wants $1,100 for Throttle Body unit and then the big double-talk circle starts with " That didnt fix it ------ it must be the transmission or the air conditioner and if that doesnt work you will need a new set of tires and a rebuilt engine "

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Vintage Merlot View Post
              Ford wants $1,100 for Throttle Body unit and then the big double-talk circle starts with " That didnt fix it ------ it must be the transmission or the air conditioner and if that doesnt work you will need a new set of tires and a rebuilt engine "
              If that is the real problem, I bought a refurbished one off Ebay for less than $200 and my shop installed for $60.
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              • #8
                I agree.

                When I replaced the automatic door lock modules and door ajar sensors on my '02 Bird a couple of months back the Ford parts were marked up about 200% from what I could get them for from Amazon and other sources... It wasn't just a "dealer markup" of 10%-15% which I would expect, it was just exorbitantly over-pricing of parts.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Frank Dreano View Post
                  Good move - I only use the dealers' services as a last resort or for warranty work...

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