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

A technician must start Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch servicing by disconnecting the ground cable from the battery and draining part of the cooling system fluid. Start by removing the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor through disconnecting its electrical connector. Reinstallation of the component involves performing the reverse steps of removal.

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Ford Taurus 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 Taurus | GL, L, LX, SHO | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Taurus 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:
- 1996-2002 Ford Taurus | G, GL, LX, SE, SE Comfort, SEL, SES, SHO, SVG | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Ford Taurus 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:
- 1992-1996 Ford Taurus | G, GL, L, LX, SE, SHO | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: E1AZ-12A648-A
$33.21 MSRP: $52.73
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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:
- 1986-1991 Ford Taurus | GL, L, LX, MT5, SHO | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 7M5Z-12A648-A
$42.37 MSRP: $67.27
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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:
- 2013-2017 Ford Taurus | Limited, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Taurus 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:
- 2003-2007 Ford Taurus | LX, SE, SE Comfort, SEL, SES | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Temperature Sensor Part Number: 3F1Z-10884-AA
$29.54 MSRP: $46.91
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temp Sender Gauge.; Sending Unit; Temperature Sending Unit; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit
- Replaces: XS2Z-10884-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003 Ford Taurus | LX, SE, SE Comfort, SEL, SES | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Taurus 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:
- 1997-2002 Ford Taurus | G, GL, LX, SE, SE Comfort, SEL, SES, SHO, SVG | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Ford Taurus Oil Pan Gasket Part Number: DOWY-10884-A
$35.38 MSRP: $56.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Transmission Filter; Valve Spring; Temperature Sending Unit; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit; Intake Valve Spring; Filter
- Manufacturer Note: 1 contact, w/electronic instrumentation
- Replaced by: F1SZ-10884-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1991 Ford Taurus | GL, L, LX, MT5, SHO | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS

Ford Taurus Coolant Temperature Sensor

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The Coolant Temperature Sensor applied in Ford Taurus helps to control the temperature of the coolant and therefore maintain proper working conditions of the vehicle engine. This is because through proper measurement of the coolant, temperature control is achievable to improve on engine efficiency and performance. In Ford Taurus, there has been the use of a variety of models of Coolant Temperature Sensors over the years with each model possessing the overall general function of a Coolant Temperature Sensor but having differences in type of functioning and technology utilized. These differences may include their reaction or precision in performing their function which quite often alters complete engine management. The Ford Taurus Coolant Temperature Sensor is quite essential to vehicle performance since it makes part of the temperature gauge system that is part of the engine.

Ford Taurus 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 Taurus?
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A technician must start Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch servicing by disconnecting the ground cable from the battery and draining part of the cooling system fluid. Start by removing the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor through disconnecting its electrical connector. Reinstallation of the component involves performing the reverse steps of removal.