How to Service the Coolant Temperature Sensor on Ford Escape?

The operation of servicing the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor requires draining the cooling system as the first step. First disconnect the electrical connector from the engine coolant temperature sensor while simultaneously removing the air cleaner outlet pipe. The removal of ECT sensor requires pulling upward on its locking tab followed by rotating it counterclockwise to extract it. The installation procedure should follow the opposite sequence compared to removal steps.

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Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 3L8Z-12A648-A
$29.78 MSRP: $47.29
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sensor; Temperature Switch; Sensor
- Replaces: 3L8Z-12A648-BA, DY-1004
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2006 Ford Escape | Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 7M5Z-12A648-B
$28.74 MSRP: $45.64
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Escape | SE, SEL, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
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Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 7M5Z-12A648-A
$42.37 MSRP: $67.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Escape | SE, SEL, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 3L8Z-12A648-AA
$53.26 MSRP: $87.64
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Coolant Temperature; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Air Temperature Sensor; HVAC System Switch; Temperature Sensor; Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: Rectangular connector with 2 flat pins, DOHC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Ford Escape | Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 3F1Z-12A648-A
$21.41 MSRP: $34.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Air Temperature Sensor; HVAC System Switch; Temperature Sensor; Temperature Switch; Level Sensor; Temperature Sending Unit; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit; Sensor
- Replaces: F5AZ-12A648-AB, F5AZ-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2012 Ford Escape | Hybrid, Limited Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: JT4Z-9U498-A
$33.96 MSRP: $62.02
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Coolant Temperature; Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor; EGR Pressure Sensor; Temperature Sensor; Pressure Feedback Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | Plug-In Hybrid, SE Plug-In Hybrid, SE Sport Hybrid, SEL Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid, ST-Line Select Hybrid, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: P2GZ-12A648-A
$3.30 MSRP: $5.11
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Temperature Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Ford Escape | Active, Base, Platinum, ST-Line, ST-Line Elite, ST-Line Select | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: GK2Z-12A648-A
$21.03 MSRP: $32.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sensor; Battery Temperature Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | 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 Elite Hybrid, ST-Line Hybrid, ST-Line Select Hybrid, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: JX6Z-12A648-B
$30.57 MSRP: $48.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sensor
- Replaces: DY-1566, JX6Z-12A648-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2022 Ford Escape | SEL, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: KA1Z-9U498-A
$31.36 MSRP: $58.28
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Coolant Temperature; EGR Valve Temperature Sensor; Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sensor; Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | Platinum, SEL, ST-Line Elite, ST-Line Select, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Temperature Sensor Part Number: F68Z-10884-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Engine Coolant Temperature Sender; Coolant Temperature Sender; Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Gauge; Temperature Sending Unit; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2008 Ford Escape | Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor

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The Coolant Temperature Sensor in the Ford Escape motor vehicle is a vital unit that helps the motor vehicle in regulating the temperature of the coolant it intakes for efficient functioning of the engines. This kind of sensor is useful in monitoring the coolant temperature and in the process assisting in the achieving a proper operation of the engine. Different Car models of Ford Escape may have various types of Coolant Temperature Sensors which are supposed to work effectively to; measure the appropriate coolant temperature while at the same time convey this information to the attendant engine control unit. They are the main sensors for engine temperature control and avoidance of overheating, and are thus important for maintaining and enhancing engine durability for the automobiles.

Ford Escape Coolant Temperature Sensor Parts and Q&A

Coolant Temperature Sensor
3L8Z-12A648-A
Q: How to Service the Coolant Temperature Sensor on Ford Escape?
A:
The operation of servicing the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor requires draining the cooling system as the first step. First disconnect the electrical connector from the engine coolant temperature sensor while simultaneously removing the air cleaner outlet pipe. The removal of ECT sensor requires pulling upward on its locking tab followed by rotating it counterclockwise to extract it. The installation procedure should follow the opposite sequence compared to removal steps.