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Old Mar 1, 2026 | 08:11 PM
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Throttle position sensor

Are throttle position sensors interchangeable from other Ford vehicles? I would like a Motocraft TPS for my 1987 F150 but I can't seem to source one. Would the one from a Bronco or Mustang work with my throttle body with a 5.0?
 
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Bronco would, not sure about mustang
 
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They only made a few different styles
Difference is reverse rotation, and the connector
If it rotates the right direction and the plug plugs in, you're good to go
I still have several in my toolbox for testing
 
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A TPS from any Ford truck chassis (Van, F series, Bronco) will work. The 5.0 and 5.8 are the same ones, not sure about any other engine. If you cant find a motocraft, standard motor products makes decent quality, still working for 2 years on mine at least.
 
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Originally Posted by fixitagaintony
A TPS from any Ford truck chassis (Van, F series, Bronco) will work. The 5.0 and 5.8 are the same ones, not sure about any other engine. If you cant find a motocraft, standard motor products makes decent quality, still working for 2 years on mine at least.
the 4.9 has a different connector (same as the other engines post 96) for the 95 older, and its reverse rotation i think. The 7.5 i think follows the 4.9 design
 
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