Coolant temperature sensor replacement and location please!

2011 FORD TAURUS
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SSTEVEN
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Fan not running. How do I replace the temperature sensor?
Jan 7, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just wait until the engine has completely cooled down unplug the sensor. Then get the new sensor ready to install it. Then unscrew the new sensor and quickly swap over the new sensor before you lose a lot of coolant. Also, just because the fan does not work does not mean it is the sensor it could be the fan motor etc. Here are diagrams to help you find the location for replacement. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jan 7, 2018 at 3:36 PM
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CHADRICK RILEY
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Coolant sensor location on my car.
Jun 8, 2021 at 5:52 PM (Merged)
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Your vehicle's Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) is located on the back of the engine near the thermostat. In the diagrams down below I have included a diagram of the ECT. Please get back to us with how everything turns out.

Thanks,
Alex
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where can i find the heating sensor on a 1999 ford taurus wagon
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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if you are referring to the engine coolant temperature sensor than it is located on the rear of the engine block near the thermostat

Here is a diagram below:
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Where is the engine coolant temperature sensor located?
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STRAILER
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Hello,

the engine coolant sensor is located at the top front of the engine near the distributor. Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement


Here is the location for your car (below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Jun 8, 2021 at 5:52 PM (Merged)
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KINGVISION
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My temperature gauge has been fluctuating and I believe the temperature sending unit may be bad.
Jun 8, 2021 at 5:53 PM (Merged)
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Image #1 1992 Ford Taurus 3.0 sensors locations on the top left side of the engine.
Image #2 Taurus 3.0 SHO sensors locations, by the throttle body.
Image #3 Taurus 3.8 sensors locations, at the top left rear of the engine.
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KINGVISION
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Thank you. It was the 3.8 by the way. I had kept thinking that was it, but for some reason it didn't look the same as the one I ordered. Thanks again.
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My pleasure. Be sure to tell your friends abut us.

Closing thread.
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