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Lincoln LS throttle linkage bushings-Where to get them?

8 messages,  Last post on Feb 06, 2010 at 12:13 AM

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#1 of 8 Lincoln LS throttle linkage bushings-Where to get them? by karmabob

Sep 08, 2009 (2:20 pm)

We have a 2000 Lincoln LS with the 3.9 V8 and the throttle quit working the other day. pushed the pedal and nothing. The problem was a small linkage rod that is supposed to have some plastic bushings in it that had decomposed and went away causing the little c clips to pop off. Dealer said only way to get them is buy a new throttle body for $400. Any one have any solutions as to were to get these little plastic bushings?

#4 of 8 Re: Lincoln LS throttle linkage bushings-Where to get them? [karmabob] by funkcity

Jan 30, 2010 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: karmabob (Sep 08, 2009 2:20 pm)
I have the same problem.
Did you find a solution?
funkymusic2khotmail.com

#5 of 8 Throttle linkage solution by karmabob

Jan 30, 2010 (1:30 pm)

Yes I did although it wasn’t very elegant. I looked for a couple of days and couldn’t find the correct part so I had to do some creative engineering.
I stripped a short piece of the cover off of a large gauge wire and used the plastic cover as a bushing. Then just got some new c clips and washers to put on both sides of it. Like I said not real elegant but it has been on there for several months now. I do check it weekly.
The perfect solution is to take the throttle body out of the car and drill the square holes out and put standard bushings in it.
Good luck and let us know if you come up with another solution.

#6 of 8 Re: Throttle linkage solution [karmabob] by funkcity

Jan 30, 2010 (4:40 pm)

Replying to: karmabob (Jan 30, 2010 1:30 pm)
I have THE part number now !!!!
 
First a trip to Galpin Ford in Van Nuys... The computer does NOT show these bushings and they did not have the throttle body assembly to look at but they did say that Power Ford in Valencia had one in stock.
 
I went there, they had it we looked at it and the parts man said....
" I think this is the same bushing we use on another car and brought out 2 brand new ones for me at 12 dollars a piece! How cool was that??
Jerry at Power Ford is THE MAN !
 
Ford Part Number:
F5RZ-9F955-AB
ONE BUSHING

#7 of 8 Hooray!! Part Number for the throttle linkage bushings!!!! by karmabob

Feb 02, 2010 (5:58 pm)

Way to go Funkcity!! I just bought 6 of these (we have 2 LS's). Now I can fix it the right way!!!!! By the way they are available online at
http://www.oefordparts.com/ and
http://www.certifiedfordparts.com/

#8 of 8 Re: Hooray!! Part Number for the throttle linkage bushings!!!! [karmabob] by funkcity

Feb 06, 2010 (12:13 am)

Replying to: karmabob (Feb 02, 2010 5:58 pm)
Enjoy!
 
Installation tip !!!
 
Run a string or thick thread through the square metal hole and then put the thread through the plastic bushing before blindly installing it. Tie thread. If you drop it or it flies off it will not go into no mans land under the intake.
Don't ask me how I know this!

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