I have an 04 Explorer, 4.0 v6 4wd. I had a code popup on my scanner a while ago for P2072 Throttle body ice blockage, this was during some cold days in Canada. It usually comes on every other start, but usually the first one in the day (cold engine).
I have cleaned the throttle body with throttle body cleaner, tried to scrape some of the black gunk off with a toothbrush, even tried swapping air filters to see if my K+N was giving me any problems.
With the engine off, the throttle butterfly sits offset by a few degrees, enough so that it does it sit entirely vertical. Could this be why the code is being thrown and why my city gas mileage is through the roof?
I am looking at a replacement throttle body and cheapest is $200 shipped.
Is this a good route to go down on, or should I consider cheaper options first like the Throttle position sensor?
I have cleaned the throttle body with throttle body cleaner, tried to scrape some of the black gunk off with a toothbrush, even tried swapping air filters to see if my K+N was giving me any problems.
With the engine off, the throttle butterfly sits offset by a few degrees, enough so that it does it sit entirely vertical. Could this be why the code is being thrown and why my city gas mileage is through the roof?
I am looking at a replacement throttle body and cheapest is $200 shipped.
Is this a good route to go down on, or should I consider cheaper options first like the Throttle position sensor?