vegabondjohn
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I had a simillar issue. My 04 bird kept going into limp mode at random. It was throwing codes P2111, P2135, P2104, and P2106. I changed the TPS out with a Gen 4 Motorcraft and 300 miles later everything is running just fine.
My only suggestion for those who are doing a TPS replacement is to remove the airbox & thermostat housing. I cracked my thermostat housing and broke the head off the bolt on the bottom hard to reach TPS bolt. It takes a little more time but will save you hours of headache. Even when you heat things up to loosen the threadlocker, those bolts have a hard time coming out and the last one is almost impossible to get straight on.
My only suggestion for those who are doing a TPS replacement is to remove the airbox & thermostat housing. I cracked my thermostat housing and broke the head off the bolt on the bottom hard to reach TPS bolt. It takes a little more time but will save you hours of headache. Even when you heat things up to loosen the threadlocker, those bolts have a hard time coming out and the last one is almost impossible to get straight on.