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2002 FORD TAURUS

3.0L V6 DuratecFWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor477Torque3839Fluid6DTC747Battery1Maintenance0Recalls4
P0068moderate severityPowertrain

MAP/MAF - Throttle Position Correlation

on 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Duratec · FWD

What this code means

The MAP or MAF sensor reading does not correlate with the throttle position sensor reading.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Poor acceleration
  • Rough idle
  • Stalling

Common causes

  • Intake manifold vacuum leak
  • Faulty MAP or MAF sensor
  • Throttle position sensor issue
  • Intake gasket leak

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check for vacuum leaks
  2. Test MAP/MAF sensor readings
  3. Test TPS
  4. Inspect intake gaskets

Repair notes

Repair vacuum leak or replace faulty sensor.

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