Dorman Throttle Body Assembly for Select Ford / Lincoln / Mercury — 100% New, Aluminum Housing, Sensor Shield

The Dorman 977-300 is a 100% new electronic throttle body assembly engineered to match OE fit and function for select Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models.

This replacement throttle body features a corrosion-resistant aluminum housing, a brand-new sensor and circuit board, and Dorman’s upgraded Sensor Shield butterfly shaft seal to improve longevity. It is built new (not remanufactured), tested to rigorous endurance standards, and designed as a plug-and-play swap for compatible vehicles. Confirm compatibility by entering your vehicle make, model and trim in the garage tool before ordering.

Which vehicles does this throttle body fit?

The Dorman 977-300 is made for a range of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and SUVs across multiple model years. Fitment covers compact crossovers, sedans, and light trucks—confirm your exact vehicle trim in the garage tool to ensure compatibility.

• Ford C-Max: 2013–2018
• Ford Escape: 2009–2020 (select years)
• Ford Fusion: 2010–2020 (select years)
• Ford Ranger: 2013–2016
• Ford Transit Connect: 2014–2020
• Lincoln MKZ: 2011–2020
• Mercury Mariner: 2009–2011
• Mercury Milan: 2010–2011

How does the Dorman 977-300 improve reliability over a worn throttle body?

Because this unit is 100% new and not remanufactured, it arrives without reused components that can wear prematurely. The proprietary Sensor Shield seal limits throttle shaft leakage and failure points, and the new internal sensor and circuit board restore accurate electronic throttle control.

• All-new aluminum housing resists corrosion better than aged units
• Fresh sensor and electronics reduce erratic idle or response issues
• Sensor Shield seal helps prevent future butterfly shaft wear
• Plug-and-play connector layout simplifies installation

What testing and quality checks back this replacement part?

Dorman subjects this throttle body to durability and safety evaluations mirroring real-world conditions. The assembly has undergone extensive cycle testing and vehicle try-on validation to ensure it meets performance expectations without core charges or remanufacturing variability.

• Endurance-proven over one million cycle tests for throttle movement
• Complies with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
• Vehicle try-on tested to check fit and connector alignment
• Engineered and supported by product experts in the United States

What should I know before buying and installing this throttle body?

Measure fitment carefully and confirm the exact make, model and trim using the garage tool to avoid returns. Installation typically requires basic mechanical tools and an understanding of throttle-body diagnostics; after replacement, a throttle adaptation or relearn procedure may be needed per vehicle manufacturer guidance.

• Enter vehicle info in the garage tool to verify fit
• No core charge because the unit is brand-new
• Follow vehicle-specific throttle relearn or calibration steps
• Professional installation recommended if unfamiliar with throttle systems

Who is this for? The Dorman 977-300 is aimed at DIY mechanics and independent shops seeking an affordable, brand-new electronic throttle body that restores electronic throttle control in compatible Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. It’s ideal for owners replacing failed or unreliable throttle bodies who want a direct-fit, thoroughly tested assembly without remanufactured parts or core exchanges.