replacing cylinder head temperature sensor?

2000 LINCOLN LS
165,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD
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ive ran test and got code p1299 and I am trying to locate the sensor and anything about removing the manifold. just where is the sensor for sure.
Jul 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Yep, Ford helped us out on this one, it is under the intake manifold so it will need to be removed to change the sensor. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Jul 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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