P2119 on Ford
Throttle Actuator Control Throttle Body Range/Performance
P2119 on Ford vehicles indicates throttle actuator control throttle body range/performance. Au7o has documented this code across 2 Ford models — most commonly on Fiesta, Flex. The PCM detected that the throttle body / throttle plate is not operating within the expected range or performance, for example the plate not returning to or holding the commanded position. It indicates a mechanical or performance fault in the throttle body assembly. Typical repair costs on Ford range from $250 to $700, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P2119
- •Dirty/carboned throttle body
- •Binding throttle plate or worn shaft
- •Failing throttle actuator motor
- •Damaged return spring
- •Throttle relearn needed
P2119 on Ford by Model
Ford Fiesta(1 issue)
- Electronic Throttle Body Failure — Sudden Limp Mode & Wrench Light2011-2019
The drive-by-wire electronic throttle body (ETB) develops an internal electronic/motor fault (not just dirt) that causes the powertrain control module to command reduced power. The car drops into limp mode with a wrench/powertrain-malfunction light, often storing throttle-position or actuator-control codes. Because the failure is internal to the unit, cleaning does not fix it. This is a recognized Ford-family ETB problem shared with Focus, Escape, Fusion and Transit Connect, and is reported by Fiesta owners including on the 1.6L engines.
Ford Flex(1 issue)
- Electronic Throttle Body Failure Causes Limp Mode (P2111/P2112/P2119)2009-2016
The electronic throttle body on the 3.5L/3.7L Cyclone V6 uses a plastic-geared motor and integrated throttle position sensors. Contamination, gear wear and sensor drift cause the PCM to lose confidence in commanded vs. actual plate position, triggering failsafe cooling mode. The vehicle drops to a fixed low-power limp mode with the wrench light on, often at highway speed, which is why owners describe it as a safety issue rather than a driveability annoyance. Ford acknowledged the pattern with customer satisfaction/warranty extension programs (13N03, 16B32) and a TSB covering 2015-2016 3.5L vehicles built on or before 31 May 2016. The failure is frequently intermittent at first: the wrench light appears, the vehicle is restarted, and normal power returns until the next episode.
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What does P2119 mean on Ford?▼
P2119 stands for "Throttle Actuator Control Throttle Body Range/Performance." The PCM detected that the throttle body / throttle plate is not operating within the expected range or performance, for example the plate not returning to or holding the commanded position. It indicates a mechanical or performance fault in the throttle body assembly. On Ford specifically, this code is documented across 2 models.
What causes P2119 on Ford vehicles?▼
Common causes on Ford: Dirty/carboned throttle body, Binding throttle plate or worn shaft, Failing throttle actuator motor, Damaged return spring, Throttle relearn needed. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P2119 on a Ford?▼
Repair costs on Ford range from $250 to $700, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Ford models have P2119 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P2119 on 2 Ford models: Fiesta, Flex.