How to service the coolant temperature sensor/switch for the computer on Mercury Cougar?

You should start coolant temperature sensor/switch computer servicing by reducing pressure from the cooling system while covering the expansion tank cap with thick cloth for protection from scalding. The observer should perform a quarter-turn counterclockwise operation on the expansion cap before re-tightening it. Starting with sensor removal requires you to Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electric connector. Commence installation by following the reverse sequence of removal while adding the required fluid to the cooling system.

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Mercury Cougar Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 9U2Z-12A648-A
$33.21 MSRP: $52.73
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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:
- 1992-1995 Mercury Cougar | LS, XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar 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:
- 1999-2002, 1996-1997 Mercury Cougar | Base, S, V6, XR-7 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Temperature Sensor Part Number: 3F1Z-10884-AA
$29.54 MSRP: $46.91
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- 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:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Sending Unit Part Number: F5RZ-10884-B
$27.26 MSRP: $37.09
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- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Engine Coolant Temperature Sender; Coolant Temperature Sender; Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sending Unit
- Manufacturer Note: Single terminal, 2.5 liter
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base, S, V6 | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Temperature Gauge Part Number: F1SZ-10884-A
$35.38 MSRP: $56.18
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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:
- 1992-1997 Mercury Cougar | LS, XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar 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:
- 1984-1991 Mercury Cougar | Base, LS, XR-7 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Temperature Sending Unit Part Number: DOZZ-10884-A
$86.19 MSRP: $141.82
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- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Coolant Temperature Sender; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1986 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar 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:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base, S, V6 | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Oil Pan Gasket Part Number: DOWY-10884-A
$35.38 MSRP: $56.18
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- 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:
- 1985-1991 Mercury Cougar | Base, LS, XR-7 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Fan Switch Part Number: F7CZ-10884-BA
$29.20 MSRP: $46.36
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- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Engine Coolant Temperature Sender; Cooling Fan Switch; Coolant Sensor; Sending Unit; Temperature Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

Mercury Cougar Coolant Temperature Sensor

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The Coolant Temperature Sensor in Mercury Cougar vehicles is responsible for monitoring the temperature of the coolant thus is able to control the engine operation. Through the right identification of the coolant temperature, the sensor plays a critical role of regulating the engine efficiency and performance. With the passage of time, many types of Coolant Temperature Sensors have been employed in Cougar models; though theseShow Details instruments all operate to serve one basic function, they may be distinguished from one another in terms of design or technology. Call these variations differences in sensitivity or response time with respect to how they communicate temperature to the engine control unit. In summary, the Coolant Temperature Sensor is a vital part of a car and helps the car to run as expected and lasts long.

Mercury Cougar Coolant Temperature Sensor Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service the coolant temperature sensor/switch for the computer on Mercury Cougar?
A:
You should start coolant temperature sensor/switch computer servicing by reducing pressure from the cooling system while covering the expansion tank cap with thick cloth for protection from scalding. The observer should perform a quarter-turn counterclockwise operation on the expansion cap before re-tightening it. Starting with sensor removal requires you to Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electric connector. Commence installation by following the reverse sequence of removal while adding the required fluid to the cooling system.