Ford Fusion Throttle Valve Issue

Throttle problems, eh? I had something similar with my Fusion. Was it hesitating when accelerating, too? I'd check the throttle body first; maybe it just needs a good cleaning.

It wasn't hesitating. Mostly, it's increased fuel usage and hard starts. Could a bad throttle position sensor cause that? Should I replace the sensor, or just clean the throttle body?

Hmm, no hesitation. I'm no mechanic, but that sounds like something else. Maybe best to get it checked at a workshop. Mine turned out to be a simple fix, so hopefully yours is too!

Thanks for the input. It was the throttle valve. The repair cost 205€. Turns out a defective accelerator pedal module was the cause.