P1586 Throttle Control Unit Throttle Position Malfunction
What does P1586 mean on a Ford?
P1586 — Throttle Control Unit Throttle Position Malfunction. This Ford-enhanced code applies to Contour, Mystique, early electronic-throttle Fords.
Common causes of P1586
- Failing TCU throttle position sensing
- Worn TCU internal sensor
- Binding throttle linkage
- Corroded connections
- TCU fault
How to fix P1586
- Check throttle linkage freedom
- Test TCU position output
- Inspect connections
- Verify against pedal input
- Replace the TCU per test data