2003 Ford Excursion Transmission Temperature sensor

2003 FORD EXCURSION
84,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARMANDO MENDIETA
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Hook it up to the computer at a friends shop, it says that sensor is reading negative 40
transmission is not engaging 5th when driving and gauge reads overheating, needle goes all the way to H and the light next to it comes ON.
Where is that sensor located and can i fix it myself?
May 28, 2014 at 6:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If I recall correctly, the factory trans temp sending unit is located on the valve body inside the trans. It is easy to replace once you remove the pan. I believe it was a 1/4 turn sensor and had a black plastic connector to it.
May 28, 2014 at 6:49 PM
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