How to service the Knock Sensor (KS) on Lincoln MKZ?

Service of the Knock Sensor (KS) starts with removing the thermostat housing followed by taking off the lower intake manifold and the coolant tube. Uninstall the O-ring seal while also detaching the electrical connector of the KS. The entire process of installing or removing the KS should use hand tools to stop damage from occurring. The two bolts that anchor the KS should be removed for servicing then torque them to a tightness of 20 Nm (177 lb-in) during installation. Security of replacement requires the O-ring seal to receive engine coolant lubrication followed by its placement during installation.

How to service the knock sensor (KS) on Lincoln Navigator?

The service procedure for the knock sensor (KS) starts with intake manifold removal. The service of knock sensors begins with disconnecting their electrical connectors. The next task requires the removal of two bolts as well as two knock sensors. During installation of new sensors it is vital to tighten bolts to 20Nm (15lb-ft) before proceeding with the removal steps in reverse.

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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: XL3Z-12A699-AA
$36.93 MSRP: $57.64
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Blackwood | 2002 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Navigator | 2000-2004 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Town Car | 2003-2011 | Cartier, Cartier L, Designer Series, Executive, Executive L, Executive Protection Series, Protection Series, Signature, Signature L, Signature Limited, Ultimate, Ultimate L | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: 1S7Z-12A699-BB
$41.01 MSRP: $64.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor; Sensor
- Replaces: 1S7Z-12A699-BA
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- MKC | 2015-2019 | Base, Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- MKT | 2013-2016 | Base
- MKZ | 2011-2020 | Base, Black Label, Black Label Hybrid, Hybrid, Premiere, Premiere Hybrid, Reserve, Reserve Hybrid, Reserve I, Reserve I Hybrid, Reserve II, Reserve II Hybrid, Select, Select Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: 4L3Z-12A699-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Mark LT | 2006-2008 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Navigator | 2005-2014 | Base, L, L Luxury, L Ultimate, Luxury, Ultimate | 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: FT4Z-12A699-C
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- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Replaced by: FT4Z-12A699-D
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Aviator | 2020-2023 | Base, Black Label, Black Label Grand Touring, Grand Touring, Livery, Reserve | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Continental | 2017-2020 | 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition, Black Label, Coach Door Edition, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- MKX | 2016-2018 | Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
- Nautilus | 2019-2023 | Black Label, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: 1L2Z-12A699-AA
$96.98 MSRP: $154.00
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- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: Dual headed Bolt on type sensor
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Aviator | 2003 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: XW4Z-12A699-AA
$22.15 MSRP: $30.14
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- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock
- Manufacturer Note: Shorter Of Two Sensors, Mount Side Of Block
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- LS | 2000-2005 | Appearance, Base, LSE, Luxury, Premium | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: ML3Z-12A699-B
$164.88 MSRP: $261.82
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- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Replaces: ML3Z-12A699-A
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Navigator | 2022-2024 | Base, Black Label, L Base, L Black Label, L Livery, L Reserve, Reserve | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: JX6Z-12A699-A
$46.48 MSRP: $72.55
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- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Replaces: JX6Z-12A699-B
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Corsair | 2020-2023 | Base, Grand Touring, Reserve | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Nautilus | 2019-2023 | Base, Black Label, Reserve, Select | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: 7T4Z-12A699-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Replaces: 7T4Z-12A699-AB
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Continental | 2017-2020 | Base, Livery, Premiere, Select | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- MKS | 2009-2016 | Base, EcoBoost | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- MKT | 2010-2019 | Base, EcoBoost, Livery, Premiere, Reserve | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- MKX | 2007-2018 | Base, Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- MKZ | 2007-2016 | Base, Black Label | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- Navigator | 2015-2021 | Base, Black Label, L, L Black Label, L Livery, L Reserve, L Select, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: FT4Z-12A699-D
$54.79 MSRP: $91.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Replaces: FT4Z-12A699-C, FT4Z-12A699-B
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Aviator | 2020-2023 | Base, Black Label, Black Label Grand Touring, Grand Touring, Livery, Reserve | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Continental | 2017-2020 | 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition, Black Label, Coach Door Edition, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- MKX | 2016-2018 | Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
- MKZ | 2017-2020 | Black Label, Reserve, Reserve II, Select | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Nautilus | 2019-2023 | Black Label, Reserve | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: F77Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Navigator | 1998-1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: F65Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Continental | 1995-2000 | Anniversary, Base, Diamond Anniversary, Signature, Spinnaker Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Mark VIII | 1996-1997 | Anniversary, Base, LSC | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: XS8Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- LS | 2000-2006 | Appearance, Base, LSE, Luxury, Premium, Sport, Ultimate | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: XF3Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock
- Manufacturer Note: Sensor asy. (Knock) #XF3F 12A699-AA
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Aviator | 2003-2005 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Continental | 2001-2002 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Knock Sensor Part Number: 3M8Z-12A699-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Knock; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Zephyr | 2006 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

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Lincoln Knock Sensor Parts and Q&A

Knock Sensor
7T4Z-12A699-A
Q: How to service the Knock Sensor (KS) on Lincoln MKZ?
A:
Service of the Knock Sensor (KS) starts with removing the thermostat housing followed by taking off the lower intake manifold and the coolant tube. Uninstall the O-ring seal while also detaching the electrical connector of the KS. The entire process of installing or removing the KS should use hand tools to stop damage from occurring. The two bolts that anchor the KS should be removed for servicing then torque them to a tightness of 20 Nm (177 lb-in) during installation. Security of replacement requires the O-ring seal to receive engine coolant lubrication followed by its placement during installation.
Knock Sensor
4L3Z-12A699-AA
Q: How to service the knock sensor (KS) on Lincoln Navigator?
A:
The service procedure for the knock sensor (KS) starts with intake manifold removal. The service of knock sensors begins with disconnecting their electrical connectors. The next task requires the removal of two bolts as well as two knock sensors. During installation of new sensors it is vital to tighten bolts to 20Nm (15lb-ft) before proceeding with the removal steps in reverse.