Removal & Installation (3.0L)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Partially drain cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING under COOLING SYSTEMS. Disconnect Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor connector. Remove ECT sensor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten sensor to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .