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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
GF0024527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 14A464 Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector
2 8548 ECT sensor
  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  2. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the ECT sensor.
    • Pull upward on the locking tab.
    • Rotate the sensor counterclockwise and remove.
  4. Fig 2: Rotating Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
    GF0024528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.