How to replace the ECT sensor on Ford Taurus?

In the case of a four-cylinder engine, the buyer should start with the draining of the cooling system. The ECT sensor is mounted on the water outlet housing at left side of cylinder head. To take out the sensor, one has to remove the electrical connector, the retaining clip, and the sensor, the O-ring is also disposed of. Installation is done in the reverse manner that it was done during removal, you have to use a new O-ring and then you end up refilling your cooling system. First for a 3.0L V6 engine, remove all the engine coolant. Remove the electrical connector from the ECT sensor and then remove the locking tab found at the bottom of the sensor, rotate the sensor anti-clockwise until it is unbolted from the coolant passage. Check on the sensor O-ring for any signs of cuts or signs of deterioration, if any then replace it. For fitting of the ECT sensor, it is simply screwed into the coolant passage and rotated clockwise until a locking tab fits in place, in the reverse of the disconnection process for the rest of the installation of the new parts. Last but not the least, the cooling system should be refilled.

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- 1997-2002 Ford Taurus | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 8 Cyl 3.4L | 4AT 4F50N, 4AT AX4N, 4AT AX4S
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- Other Name: Sender Assy - Temperature
- Replaces: DG1Z-12A648-A, DY-1190
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Taurus | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Taurus Sender Assembly - Temperature
Part Number: F1SZ-10884-A
$34.54 MSRP: $55.09
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- Other Name: Sender Assy - Temperature
- Replaces: DOWY-10884-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Taurus | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4F50N, 4AT AX4S
- 1986-1999 Ford Taurus | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.2L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 3.4L | 3AT ATX, 4AT AX4N, 4AT AX4S, 4AT AXOD, 4AT AXOD-E, 5MT
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- Other Name: Sender Assy
- Replaced by: 9U2Z-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1993-1995 Ford Taurus | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT AX4N, 4AT AX4S, 4AT AXOD-E, 5MT
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- Other Name: Sender Assy
- Replaced by: 3F1Z-12A648-A
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2007 Ford Taurus | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4F50N, 4AT AX4S
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Ford Taurus Sender Assembly
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- Other Name: Sender Assy; Coolant Temperature Sensor, Temperature Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Taurus | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Taurus Sender Assembly - Temperature
Part Number: 3F1Z-10884-AA
$28.27 MSRP: $45.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assy - Temperature
- Replaces: XS2Z-10884-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003 Ford Taurus | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4F50N, 4AT AX4S
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Part Number: E1AZ-12A648-A
$32.02 MSRP: $50.18
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- Other Name: Coolant Temp Sensor
- Replaced by: 9U2Z-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 Ford Taurus | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.2L, 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT AX4N, 4AT AX4S, 4AT AXOD, 4AT AXOD-E, 5MT
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Ford Taurus Sensor - Engine Coolant Temperature
Part Number: 3L8Z-12A648-AA
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- Manufacturer Note: Rectangular connector with 2 flat pins, DOHC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2007 Ford Taurus | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4F50N, 4AT AX4S
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Ford Taurus Sender Assembly - Temperature
Part Number: DG1Z-12A648-A
$75.95 MSRP: $150.91
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assy - Temperature
- Replaced by: DB5Z-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Taurus | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Taurus Sensor - Engine Temperature, ECT
Part Number: F5AZ-12A648-A
$22.46 MSRP: $35.82
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 3F1Z-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Ford Taurus | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 8 Cyl 3.4L | 4AT 4F50N, 4AT AX4N, 4AT AX4S
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Ford Taurus Sender Assembly - Temperature
Part Number: DOWY-10884-A
$34.54 MSRP: $55.09
You Save: $20.55 (38%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Temp Sending Unit
- Manufacturer Note: 1 contact, w/electronic instrumentation
- Replaced by: F1SZ-10884-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990 Ford Taurus | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT AX4S, 4AT AXOD, 5MT

Ford Taurus Coolant Temperature Sensor

The Coolant Temperature Sensor applied in Ford Taurus helps to control the temperature of the coolant and therefore maintain proper working conditions of the vehicle engine. This is because through proper measurement of the coolant, temperature control is achievable to improve on engine efficiency and performance. In Ford Taurus, there has been the use of a variety of models of Coolant Temperature Sensors over the years with each model possessing the overall general function of a Coolant Temperature Sensor but having differences in type of functioning and technology utilized. These differences may include their reaction or precision in performing their function which quite often alters complete engine management. The Ford Taurus Coolant Temperature Sensor is quite essential to vehicle performance since it makes part of the temperature gauge system that is part of the engine.

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Q: How to replace the ECT sensor on Ford Taurus?
A: In the case of a four-cylinder engine, the buyer should start with the draining of the cooling system. The ECT sensor is mounted on the water outlet housing at left side of cylinder head. To take out the sensor, one has to remove the electrical connector, the retaining clip, and the sensor, the O-ring is also disposed of. Installation is done in the reverse manner that it was done during removal, you have to use a new O-ring and then you end up refilling your cooling system. First for a 3.0L V6 engine, remove all the engine coolant. Remove the electrical connector from the ECT sensor and then remove the locking tab found at the bottom of the sensor, rotate the sensor anti-clockwise until it is unbolted from the coolant passage. Check on the sensor O-ring for any signs of cuts or signs of deterioration, if any then replace it. For fitting of the ECT sensor, it is simply screwed into the coolant passage and rotated clockwise until a locking tab fits in place, in the reverse of the disconnection process for the rest of the installation of the new parts. Last but not the least, the cooling system should be refilled.

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