Where is the ECT sensor located and How to remove and install it on Ford Mustang?

The ECT sensor is fitted on the 4.0L V6 engine only, and it is located at the top of the engine near the upper hose of the radiator. Start with the removal of the cable that is connected in the negative terminal of the battery. Second, it Is necessary to drain the cooling system. Next to do is to remove the electrical connector of the ECT sensor, pull out the retaining clip and pull out the sensor. After that, the installation is done in the reverse order from which the removal was conducted. Last but not the least, replace the fluid of the cooling system.

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Ford Mustang Sender Assembly - Temperature
Part Number: F7DZ-10884-AA
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- 1996-1998 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W, 5MT
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Ford Mustang Sender Assembly
Part Number: 3F1Z-12A648-A
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- Other Name: Sender Assy
- Replaces: F5AZ-12A648-AB, F5AZ-12A648-A
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- 1996-2023 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI S/C, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4AT 4R70W, 4AT 4R75W, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (T450D), 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 5MT, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), 6-Speed Manual Transmission Tremec T56, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Sender Assembly - Temperature
Part Number: F1SZ-10884-A
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- Other Name: Sender Assy - Temperature
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- 1980-1997 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 4AT AOD-E, 4MT, 5MT
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- Other Name: Sender Assy
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- 1994-1995 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD-E, 5MT
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- Other Name: Sender Assy
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- 2001-2009 Ford Mustang | 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI S/C, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 4AT 4R75W, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (T450D), 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), 6-Speed Manual Transmission Tremec T56, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Sender Assy
- Replaces: 3L8Z-12A648-BA, DY-1004
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- 2005-2010 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Coolant Temp Sensor
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- 1990-1993 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Mustang Sender Assembly - Temperature
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- Other Name: Sender Assy - Temperature
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- 1985-1993 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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- Other Name: Sender Assy
- Manufacturer Note: For Engine Tags 5S-690 And 5S-691 Only
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- 2005-2010 Ford Mustang | 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Sender Assembly - Temperature
Part Number: F68Z-10884-AA
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- 1996-1997 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W, 5MT
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- Other Name: Coolant Temperature Sensor, Temperature Sensor
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- 2020-2022 Ford Mustang | 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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- 2017 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

Ford Mustang Coolant Temperature Sensor

The coolants temperature sensor in the Ford Mustang car models is an important feature since it is the one responsible for maintaining the coolant temperature of an engine to an acceptable level. The sensor plays a critical role of ensuring that the temperature of the coolant is measured accurately, thus achieving the optimal out of the engines. Specified model Ford Mustang have been fitted with several types of Coolant Temperature Sensors in the past years all of which serve the same primary purpose yet may include completely different design or technology. These may have an effect on the responsiveness or on the accuracy to some extent which may help or hinder the Ford Mustang performance. The Coolant Temperature Sensor is once again still included in the system that controls the vehicles' engine and it plays a major role in the car's outcome.

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Ford Mustang Coolant Temperature Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: Where is the ECT sensor located and How to remove and install it on Ford Mustang?
A: The ECT sensor is fitted on the 4.0L V6 engine only, and it is located at the top of the engine near the upper hose of the radiator. Start with the removal of the cable that is connected in the negative terminal of the battery. Second, it Is necessary to drain the cooling system. Next to do is to remove the electrical connector of the ECT sensor, pull out the retaining clip and pull out the sensor. After that, the installation is done in the reverse order from which the removal was conducted. Last but not the least, replace the fluid of the cooling system.

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