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P2112 on FORD EXPLORER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2016, 2005, 2012

What P2112 Means on Your FORD EXPLORER

Real FORD EXPLORER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Just driving along taking a mild corner and my 2005 ford explorer just died and the steering wheel locked up. took to the local auto repair and they got two codes p2104 and p2112. which has something to do with the throttle actuator."

— 2005 FORD EXPLORER owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 11/10/2009

"Dash reports tms fault, then awd off successively. then car becomes unresponsive to the accelerator and slows down rapidly. the dash also displays a service indicator "wrench." dealer reports vehicle throws code p2112, throttle body stuck closed."

— 2012 FORD EXPLORER owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 08/06/2014

"Codes p2111 and p2112 lack of/no power vibration and sudden jerk backwards."

— 2013 FORD EXPLORER owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 10/01/2017

"2016 ford explorer [xxx] lost power and would not move in middle of busy highway. vehicle was noted to have a sputtering sound and appeared to be firing on only a few cylinders."

— 2016 FORD EXPLORER owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 09/28/2016

"While driving below 30 mph attempted to accelerate and felt a jolt,engine cut off,"wrench" light and air bag light came on (last one probably when the engine shut off).had to coast to the side,re-started engine and it started shaking,rpms kept going up and down between 1-2000."

— 2016 FORD EXPLORER owner • STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 08/26/2016

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2112 on FORD EXPLORER

33.3%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
1
2012
1
2013
1
2016
3

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    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.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P2112 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026