How to service the Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch for the computer on Ford Explorer?

Service of the Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch for computer requires disconnecting the ground cable from the battery then draining the cooling system fluid. First, disconnect the electrical connector from the ECT sensor and then uninstall the retaining clip before removing the ECT sensor. To install this component follow the opposite steps of removal.

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Ford Explorer Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: E1AZ-12A648-A
$33.21 MSRP: $52.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Multi Purpose Relay; Fog Light Bulbs; Valve Keeper; Car Bulbs; Temperature Sending Unit; ECM Relay; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit; Inner Bearing; Fog Lamp Bulb
- Replaced by: 9U2Z-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 9U2Z-12A648-A
$33.21 MSRP: $52.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Switch; Temperature Sending Unit; Sensor
- Replaces: F4TZ-12A648-A, F2AZ-12A648-A, F2AZ-12A648-AA, F1AZ-12A648-B, E1AZ-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 3F1Z-12A648-A
$21.41 MSRP: $34.00
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- 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:
- 2006-2010, 1995-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: F8CZ-12A648-B
$23.01 MSRP: $36.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sensor
- Replaces: F77Z-12A648-AA, F8CZ-12A648-AA, DY-824
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004, 1997-2000 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Temperature Gauge Part Number: F1SZ-10884-A
$35.38 MSRP: $56.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Engine Coolant Temperature Sender; Temp Gauge; Temperature Sending Unit; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit; Temperature Sender Unit
- Replaces: DOWY-10884-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1996 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer 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:
- 2012-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer 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:
- 2001-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Temperature Sensor Part Number: F7DZ-10884-AA
$16.00 MSRP: $25.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Engine Coolant Temperature Sender; Cooling Fan Switch; Temp Sender Gauge; Fan Switch; Sending Unit; Temperature Sending Unit; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer 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 Explorer | Limited Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: JL3Z-12A648-B
$19.71 MSRP: $32.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Temperature Sensor
- Replaces: DY-1446, JL3Z-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

Ford Explorer Coolant Temperature Sensor

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The Coolant Temperature Sensor is abbreviated as CTS is used in Ford Explorer automobiles with the functionality to measure the intensity of temperature of the coolant to control the mechanized nature of the automobile. This sensor is useful in measuring the coolant temperature with reference to the control of this engine to establish its most appropriate operating temperatures. From the many years of assembly of Ford Explorer vehicles, several Coolant Temperature Sensors have been fitted and they differ in how they measure the temperature of the coolerant. Such variations in the kind of sensors have contributed in improvement of reliability as well as reliability in managing temperatures of the engine.

Ford Explorer Coolant Temperature Sensor Parts and Q&A

Coolant Temperature Sensor
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Q: How to service the Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch for the computer on Ford Explorer?
A:
Service of the Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch for computer requires disconnecting the ground cable from the battery then draining the cooling system fluid. First, disconnect the electrical connector from the ECT sensor and then uninstall the retaining clip before removing the ECT sensor. To install this component follow the opposite steps of removal.