Where is exact location of Coolant Temperature Sensor?

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
98,500 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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FFALES
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Need to replace Coolant Temperature Sensor.
May 8, 2021 at 10:55 AM
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KASEKENNY
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This sensor is on the top of the engine toward the rear. It should actually be in a cylinder head as they are technically called CHT, Cylinder Head Temperature sensors. Here is a guide that will help with this:

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

Below is the process from the manual. Please let us know if you still can't find it. Thanks
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May 9, 2021 at 4:07 PM
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FFALES
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Thank you.
May 9, 2021 at 5:16 PM
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KASEKENNY
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You are welcome. Thanks for using 2CarPros. Please come back next time you need some info. Thanks
May 10, 2021 at 4:33 PM
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