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Engine block temperature sensor

Tiny
LARRY BERNARD
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  • 2006 FORD RANGER
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
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I need to know which one of the engine temperature sensors is the one for the ECM. They are located behind the thermostat and set side by side. I need to change the ECM sensor for a cold start. Thanks
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 AT 3:38 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

I looked up the info and the ECT for the computer is highlighted in the pic below. Additionally, the directions for removing and replacing are also included.

Let me know if this is what you need or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 AT 8:44 PM
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LARRY BERNARD
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Hi Joe,

Thanks for the information but I was told that the sensor on the passenger side was for the ECM. Are you sure the sensor on the driver's side is for the ECM and not for the cluster?
Sorry to question you but it's important to know which one it is.
Thanks, Larry
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Thursday, May 12th, 2022 AT 8:24 AM
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Hi,

No problem whatsoever. I would want to be sure too.

As far as the sensor, if you look at the pic below, it shows the ECT related to the computer. That is where I went to get the removal and replacement directions.

If I recall, that is correct. If it was wrong, there would be a lot of upset people with Alldata. LOL

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, May 12th, 2022 AT 7:36 PM
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LARRY BERNARD
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Sorry Joe to be a pain but the illustration shows the sensor to be the one for the cluster, is that right? So the other one is for the ECM is that what you are saying?

Thanks again for your help.

Larry
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Saturday, May 14th, 2022 AT 7:52 AM
Tiny
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Larry,

You are not a pain at all. According to the manual, the pic indicates the ECT for the computer and not the gauge.

I have absolutely no idea why Ford placed them side by side. Anything to make it more confusing. LOL

Take care and please feel free to let me know if you have questions. You are not bothering me in any way.

Joe
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Saturday, May 14th, 2022 AT 7:49 PM
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LARRY BERNARD
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Sorry to ask this question again, is the sensor on the passenger side for the ECM or the sensor on the driver side for the ECM? I am a little bit confused.

Thanks, Larry
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Monday, May 16th, 2022 AT 8:05 AM
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Hi,

Looking at the picture above, it appears to be the one on the right side if you were standing at the front of the vehicle. Sitting in the vehicle, it would be on the driver's side.

Let me know how things turn out for you.

Take care,

Joe
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Monday, May 16th, 2022 AT 7:15 PM

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