P2111 on Ford Taurus
Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck Open
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Ford Taurus context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P2111.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What P2111 Means on Your Ford Taurus
P2111 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck Open. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
Real Ford Taurus Owner Reports
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
"Go`s to a very rough idle. this has happen four times the last being 8/19/2015. i have a engine analyzer that has code p2111 which is throttle body trouble. i have it at a ford dealer now and they are telling me they can not do anything as there analyzer is not giving them a code."
"I was driving on the highway at about 65 mph and my car jerked, malfunction indicator light came on and my car began to decelerate, the gas pedal did not work, and the car began to rough idle. i coasted to the freeway shoulder, turned my car off and restarted."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year
Common Causes on Ford Taurus
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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