Originally posted by Zigatoola:
Oh yeah, looks so nice and easy to get to in the picture. Haynes manual says I just need to take off my air filter and hoses to get to it. BS!!! Anyone have any tips as to getting to the ECT???


From Ford CD.

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

Removal and Installation

1. Drain engine cooling system
2. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).
3. On 2.0L engine equipped vehicles, remove the engine intake air resonators .
4. On 2.5L engine equipped vehicles, raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring (from engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT sensor)
6. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor.
7. To install, reverse Removal procedure. On 2.5L engine equipped vehicles, tighten engine coolant temperature sensor to 14-19 N-m (10-14 lb-ft).
8. On 2.0L engine equipped vehicles, tighten engine coolant temperature sensor to 10-14 N-m (89-120 lb-in). Install the engine intake air resonators
9. Refill engine cooling system.




"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles