How to service the knock sensor (KS) on Ford Mustang?

Service of the knock sensor requires disconnecting the battery ground cable as the first step. First separate the intake manifold while disconnecting the KS electrical connector. The service of the KS starts with removing the bolt and extracting the sensor from its position. Reinstall the KS while tightening it to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) according to the removal procedure in reverse order.

How to service the knock sensor (KS) on Ford Ranger?

Service of the knock sensor should start by disconnecting both the battery ground cable and the KS electrical connector. Service of the KS requires installation of a new unit since this component functions only once. Start by removing the bolt before you take off and dispose of the current KS. The bolt must be tightened to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) when installing the new KS and the removal steps need to be done in reverse order to finalize the installation process.

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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: 1N1Z-12A699-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- EcoSport | 2018-2021 | S, SE, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS
- Fiesta | 2014-2017 | SE | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS
- Focus | 2015-2018 | SE | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: 1L2Z-12A699-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: Dual headed Bolt on type sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Explorer | 2002-2005 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Explorer Sport Trac | 2007-2010 | Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- F-150 | 2009-2010 | FX2, STX, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Mustang | 2005-2009 | Bullitt, GT, Shelby GT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: FT4Z-12A699-C
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Replaced by: FT4Z-12A699-D
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Edge | 2015-2023 | Sport, ST | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
- Explorer | 2020-2023 | King Ranch, Platinum, ST | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- F-150 | 2015-2023 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
- Fusion | 2017-2020 | Platinum, S, SE, SEL, Sport, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
- Police Interceptor Utility | 2020-2023 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: 4C3Z-12A699-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-350 Club Wagon | 2005 | Chateau, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS
- E-350 Super Duty | 2005-2007 | Base, Chateau, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS
- F-250 Super Duty | 2007-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: ML3Z-12A699-B
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Replaces: ML3Z-12A699-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Expedition | 2022-2024 | 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
- F-150 | 2021-2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, Tremor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: F6ZZ-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-150 Econoline | 1997-1999 | Base, XL
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1997-1999 | Chateau, Custom, XLT
- Expedition | 1997-1999 | Eddie Bauer, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: F8CZ-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Focus | 2000-2004 | LX, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: E6TZ12A699A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Explorer | 1992-1996 | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Ranger | 1993-1999 | Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: F77Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-150 Econoline | 1997-1999 | Base, XL
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1997-1999 | Chateau, Custom, XLT
- E-250 Econoline | 1997-1999 | Base
- E-350 Econoline | 1997-1998 | Base, XL | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1997-1999 | Chateau, Custom, XL HD, XLT, XLT HD | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- E-350 Super Duty | 1999 | Base, XL | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Expedition | 1997-1999 | Eddie Bauer, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: XW4Z-12A699-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Thunderbird | 2002 | Base, Neiman Marcus | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: F6DZ12A699AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor; Sensor - Engine Knock
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Taurus | 1996-1999 | SHO | 8 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: F6RZ12A699AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Contour | 1995-1999 | GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport, SVT | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: F77Z-12A699-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Explorer | 1997-1998 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: YF1Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Taurus | 2000-2002 | SE, SE Comfort, SEL, SES, SVG | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: YL8Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2001-2007 | Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: XS8Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Thunderbird | 2003-2005 | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, James Bond Edition, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: 3M8Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2006-2009 | SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: F65Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-150 Econoline | 1997-1998 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1997-1998 | Chateau, Custom, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1997-1998 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: F6RZ-12A699-DA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Contour | 1996-1999 | Base, GL, LX, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Knock Sensor Part Number: XL3Z-12A699-CA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-150 | 2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline | 1999-2002 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1999-2002 | Chateau, Custom, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- E-250 | 2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1999 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- F-150 | 1999-2004 | Base, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lightning, STX, 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-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
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Ford Knock Sensor Parts and Q&A

Knock Sensor
1L2Z-12A699-AA
Q: How to service the knock sensor (KS) on Ford Mustang?
A:
Service of the knock sensor requires disconnecting the battery ground cable as the first step. First separate the intake manifold while disconnecting the KS electrical connector. The service of the KS starts with removing the bolt and extracting the sensor from its position. Reinstall the KS while tightening it to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) according to the removal procedure in reverse order.
Knock Sensor
1S7Z-12A699-BB
Q: How to service the knock sensor (KS) on Ford Ranger?
A:
Service of the knock sensor should start by disconnecting both the battery ground cable and the KS electrical connector. Service of the KS requires installation of a new unit since this component functions only once. Start by removing the bolt before you take off and dispose of the current KS. The bolt must be tightened to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) when installing the new KS and the removal steps need to be done in reverse order to finalize the installation process.