How to service the ambient temperature sensor for the HVAC system on Ford Explorer?

Service of the HVAC system ambient temperature sensor requires initial removal of the radiator grille as well as its three pin-type retainers that secure the radiator air deflector. Position the air deflector forward in order to reach the ambient air temperature sensor. First disconnect the pin-type retainer and remove the electrical connector before taking out the sensor. Installation of the new sensor requires following the reverse steps of removal to attach it properly.

How to Service the Ambient Temperature Sensor on Ford Excursion?

Service of the ambient air temperature sensor begins by removing the eight pin-type retainers from the upper radiator sight shield. Following the removal of two upper pin-type retainers you should set aside the air deflector. First detach the pin-type retainer of the ambient temperature sensor and then remove its electrical connector before taking the sensor itself out. Keep the installation steps as the reverse order of removal processes.

How to Service and Repair the Cabin Ambient Temperature Sensor on Ford Expedition?

The first task to service and repair the cabin temperature sensor requires removal of the upper radiator sight shield. The first step requires disconnecting the electrical connector from the ambient temperature sensor. As the next step, remove the ambient temperature sensor from the sequence. Finish the installation by performing the opposite steps used for removal.

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Ford Temperature Sensor
Part Number: FR3Z-12A647-B
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Ambient Air Temperature Sensor; Air Temperature Sensor; Ambient Temperature Sensor
- Replaces: FR3Z-19D668-A, FR3Z-19C734-B, YH-1952
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2017 | EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Part Number: F87Z-12A647-AA
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Air Temperature Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2005-2006 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2005-2006 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
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Ford Temperature Sensor
Part Number: JR3Z-12A647-A
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Air Temperature Sensor; Ambient Temperature Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2018-2023 | Bullitt, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Mach 1 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Temperature Sensor
Part Number: GB5Z-12A647-A
$15.87 MSRP: $25.20
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Ambient Air Temperature Sensor; Air Temperature Sensor; Ambient Temperature Sensor
- Replaces: GB5Z-19C734-A, YH-2002
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Explorer | 2016-2019 | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Police Interceptor Utility | 2016-2019 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Ford Temperature Sensor
Part Number: JL3Z-12A647-AA
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Air Temperature Sensor; Ambient Temperature Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-150 | 2018-2020 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX
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Ford Temperature Sensor
Part Number: DA8Z-12A647-C
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Ambient Air Temperature Sensor; Air Temperature Sensor; Ambient Temperature Sensor
- Replaces: DA8Z-19C734-C, YH-1914
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Edge | 2016-2023 | SE, SEL, Sport, ST, ST-Line, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Expedition | 2015-2017 | EL King Ranch, EL Limited, EL Platinum, EL SSV, EL XL, EL XLT, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, SSV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Flex | 2013 | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Mustang | 2024, 2018-2022 | Dark Horse, Dark Horse Premium, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Temperature Sensor, Passenger Side
Part Number: AU5Z-12A647-B
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Ambient Air Temperature Sensor; Ambient Temperature Sensor; Air Temperature Sensor
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: FC4Z-12A647-A, DY-1345
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco Sport | 2021-2023 | Badlands, Base, Big Bend, First Edition, Heritage Edition, Heritage Limited Edition, Outer Banks | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- E-Transit | 2022-2023 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- EcoSport | 2018-2022 | S, SE, SES, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Edge | 2011-2024 | Limited, SE, SEL, Sport, ST, ST-Line, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- Escape | 2013-2023 | Active, Base, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, S, SE, SE Hybrid, SE Plug-In Hybrid, SE Sport Hybrid, SEL, SEL Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid, ST-Line, ST-Line Elite, ST-Line Elite Hybrid, ST-Line Hybrid, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Select Hybrid, Titanium, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Expedition | 2018-2024 | King Ranch, Limited, Max King Ranch, Max Limited, Max Platinum, Max SSV, Max XL, Max XLT, Platinum, SSV, Timberline, XL, XL STX, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Explorer | 2020-2023, 2011-2015 | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, Sport, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- F-150 | 2011-2017 | FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lariat Limited, Limited, Platinum, Raptor, SSV, STX, SVT Raptor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- F-250 Super Duty | 2011-2016 | King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2011-2016 | King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL
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Ford Coolant Temperature Sensor, Driver Side
Part Number: AE5Z-12A647-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Ambient Air, Engine Coolant, Air Charge, and Intake Air Temperature Sensors; HVAC Switch; Temperature Sensor; Ambient Temperature Sensor; Air Temperature Sensor; Sensor
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 5W7Z-12A647-A, F3VY-12A647-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Crown Victoria | 1998-2011 | Base, Fleet, LWB, LX, LX Sport, Police Interceptor, S, Special Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Escape | 2008-2012 | Hybrid, Limited, Limited Hybrid, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Excursion | 2000-2005 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- Expedition | 2003-2016 | Eddie Bauer, EL Eddie Bauer, EL King Ranch, EL Limited, EL Platinum, EL SSV, EL XL, EL XLT, Funkmaster Flex Edition, King Ranch, Limited, NBX, Platinum, SSV, XL, XLS, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Explorer | 2002-2010 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Explorer Sport Trac | 2007-2010 | Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- F-150 | 2000-2010 | Base, FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lightning, Limited, Platinum, STX, SVT Raptor, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- F-150 Heritage | 2004 | SVT Lightning, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 | 1997-1999 | Base, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 HD | 1997 | XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
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Ford Ambient Temperature Sensor
Part Number: E6DZ19E702A
$13.78 MSRP: $18.75
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Air Temperature Sensor
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- Thunderbird | 1992-1993 | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Temperature Sensor
Part Number: M2DZ-12A647-A
$25.72 MSRP: $39.80
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Ambient Air Temperature Sensor; Air Temperature Sensor; Ambient Temperature Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco | 2021-2023 | Badlands, Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Everglades, First Edition, Heritage Edition, Heritage Limited Edition, Outer Banks, Raptor, Wildtrak | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- F-250 Super Duty | 2023-2024 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2023-2024 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Temperature Sensor, Passenger Side
Part Number: HC3Z-12A647-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Ambient Air Temperature Sensor; Ambient Temperature Sensor; Air Temperature Sensor
- Position: Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-150 | 2018-2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, Raptor R, SSV, Tremor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
- F-150 Lightning | 2022-2023 | Lariat, Platinum, Pro, Pro SSV, XLT | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- F-250 Super Duty | 2017-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2017-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Ambient Temperature Sensor
Part Number: 7T4Z-12A647-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Air Temperature Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Edge | 2007-2010 | Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

Ford Ambient Temperature Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Coolant Temperature Sensor, Driver Side
AE5Z-12A647-A
Q: How to service the ambient temperature sensor for the HVAC system on Ford Explorer?
A: Service of the HVAC system ambient temperature sensor requires initial removal of the radiator grille as well as its three pin-type retainers that secure the radiator air deflector. Position the air deflector forward in order to reach the ambient air temperature sensor. First disconnect the pin-type retainer and remove the electrical connector before taking out the sensor. Installation of the new sensor requires following the reverse steps of removal to attach it properly.
Coolant Temperature Sensor, Driver Side
AE5Z-12A647-A
Q: How to Service the Ambient Temperature Sensor on Ford Excursion?
A: Service of the ambient air temperature sensor begins by removing the eight pin-type retainers from the upper radiator sight shield. Following the removal of two upper pin-type retainers you should set aside the air deflector. First detach the pin-type retainer of the ambient temperature sensor and then remove its electrical connector before taking the sensor itself out. Keep the installation steps as the reverse order of removal processes.
Coolant Temperature Sensor, Driver Side
AE5Z-12A647-A
Q: How to Service and Repair the Cabin Ambient Temperature Sensor on Ford Expedition?
A: The first task to service and repair the cabin temperature sensor requires removal of the upper radiator sight shield. The first step requires disconnecting the electrical connector from the ambient temperature sensor. As the next step, remove the ambient temperature sensor from the sequence. Finish the installation by performing the opposite steps used for removal.