Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
Remove the ECT sensor.
- Pull upward on the locking tab.
- Rotate the sensor counterclockwise and remove.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 2: Removing ECT Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.