Time: 15-30 min

Difficulty: easy

Costs: $75-320 (aftermarket, reman, or new)

BACKGROUND

The throttle body on the 2007 and newer F150 is electronically controlled. The computer utilizes a position sensor on the foot pedal, along with several other inputs, to adjust the amount of incoming air.

With the high demands on the throttle motor, failure is not uncommon. In a running engine, the throttle plate is constantly making micro adjustments in response to vehicle speed, temperature, load, airflow, driver input, and so-on. When it fails, the fail safe is to default to a closed (idle) position.

SYMPTOMS

Common indicators of a bad throttle body (or one on the way out) are no throttle response, a check engine light, and various display messages; See Manual, Service Advance Trac, Hill Start Assist Not Available. Diagnostic codes may include P2107, P2108, P2111, P2112, P2118 and P2119.

FORD's ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ford knows they had a bad batch of throttle body assemblies. Just about every vehicle in their line for 2015-2016 was extended additional coverage for the throttle body assembly as part of Customer Satisfaction Program 16B32. While the extended coverage allowed for unlimited miles, the program ended Sept 30, 2017.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Doing the repair as a DIY'er is relatively inexpensive and easy. It's a quick removal and replacement. No messy fluids are involved, and no computer programming is necessary. Simple tools can be used.

Watch the video below to see the R&R of a throttle body on a 2016 Ford F150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost.