Parts for your 2019 Ford Everest-Throttle position sensors

2019 Ford Everest throttle position sensor: what’s actually fitted

Based on factory service information and parts listings for the Australian and New Zealand market, a conventional, standalone throttle position sensor (TPS) is not used on the 2019 Ford Everest diesel models. The Everest runs diesel engines (2.0L Bi‑Turbo EcoBlue and 3.2L Duratorq), which don’t meter torque with a petrol‑style throttle plate. Instead, the powertrain control module (PCM) adjusts fuel delivery and boost, while driver intent is measured by an accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor. Where a throttle plate is fitted on these diesels, it’s an electronically controlled intake air throttle used mainly for EGR control and smooth shutdown, and its position sensor is integrated into the throttle body/actuator assembly rather than a separate TPS service item.

Technical references backing this up include the Ford Workshop Manual (WSM) for 2019 Everest/Ranger, Section 303‑14: Electronic Engine Controls (covering 2.0L EcoBlue and 3.2L Duratorq), Ford wiring diagrams showing the APP sensor at the pedal and an intake throttle valve with built‑in position feedback, and Ford/Microcat parts catalogues that list the diesel throttle body as a complete assembly with no separate TPS listing.

Why that matters for owners and techs:

• No standalone TPS to replace. If a supplier lists a “TPS” for a 2019 Everest diesel, it’s typically a mislabelled part. The correct components are the APP sensor (on the pedal) or the intake throttle body/actuator (with internal position sensor).
• Common symptoms like rough shutdown, surging at light throttle, EGR‑related faults, or limp mode with throttle actuator codes point to the throttle body assembly, wiring/connectors, or the APP sensor—not a separate TPS.
• Servicing tips:
  • Inspect and clean the intake throttle/EGR throat for soot build‑up during major services (especially beyond ~80–100,000 km). Use diesel‑safe intake cleaners, don’t flood the electronics.
  • If the throttle body is replaced, use a scan tool (Ford IDS/FDRS or equivalent) to perform throttle/idle relearn and clear DTCs. Maintain battery support during the procedure.
  • Check harness routing and connectors at the throttle body and pedal for oil mist contamination or pin tension issues.
• Relevant DTC families often seen on these systems include throttle actuator control (e.g., P2101/P2111/P2112), EGR performance, or APP correlation codes—rather than classic petrol TPS codes.

Bottom line: on a 2019 Ford Everest diesel, there’s no separate TPS to service. Think APP sensor for the pedal and a complete electronic throttle body for the intake—both managed by the PCM to keep the big SUV smooth and efficient under the bonnet.

Popular questions

Does a 2019 Ford Everest have a throttle position sensor?
No separate TPS is fitted on the diesel Everest. Driver demand is measured by the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor, and the intake throttle valve (used for EGR and shutdown) has an internal position sensor that’s part of the throttle body assembly.

Where is the TPS on a 2019 Everest?
There isn’t a standalone TPS to find. The closest equivalents are the APP sensor on the pedal box inside the cabin, and the electronic intake throttle body with an integrated position sensor mounted near the intake manifold in the engine bay.

I’m getting throttle‑related fault codes—what should I check?
Start with wiring and connectors at the throttle body and pedal, battery health, and any EGR/soot build‑up. If the throttle body actuator is faulty, it’s replaced as a complete unit, followed by a throttle/idle relearn with a scan tool. Classic petrol “TPS only” fixes don’t apply to this diesel setup.