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

To install/service the Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch of a computer, begin by taking out the thermostat and thermostat housing. And then unscrew the battery ground cable. The second step is to remove the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor and disconnect the connector and remove the sensor. All you need to do to complete the installation is the opposite.

How to Service the Coolant Temperature Sensor for the 4.0L SOHC Engine on Ford Explorer?

To replace the Engine Coolant Temperature(ECT) Sensor of the 4.0L SOHC, begin by emptying the cooling system. Next, unscrew the electrical connector of the ECT sensor and take out the clipping. Once the ECT sensor has been removed, simply reverse the procedure performed to remove the sensor and put it back in.

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Ford Explorer Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: E1AZ-12A648-A
$32.23 MSRP: $51.18
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- 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
$32.23 MSRP: $51.18
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- 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
$23.00 MSRP: $36.53
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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
$30.10 MSRP: $47.80
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- 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
$34.69 MSRP: $55.09
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- 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
$48.70 MSRP: $77.33
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- 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
$15.63 MSRP: $25.22
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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
$19.52 MSRP: $30.20
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- 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
$15.77 MSRP: $25.60
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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

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Ford Explorer Coolant Temperature Sensor Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service the Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch for the computer on Ford Explorer?
A: To install/service the Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch of a computer, begin by taking out the Thermostat and thermostat housing. And then unscrew the battery ground cable. The second step is to remove the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor and disconnect the connector and remove the sensor. All you need to do to complete the installation is the opposite.
Coolant Temperature Sensor
3L8Z-12A648-A
Q: How to Service the Coolant Temperature Sensor for the 4.0L SOHC Engine on Ford Explorer?
A: To replace the Engine Coolant Temperature(ECT) Sensor of the 4.0L SOHC, begin by emptying the cooling system. Next, unscrew the electrical connector of the ECT sensor and take out the clipping. Once the ECT sensor has been removed, simply reverse the procedure performed to remove the sensor and put it back in.