Sending Units & Sensors

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Sending Units & Sensors
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Location
Camshaft Position Sensor (2.3L) Rear of engine. See Figure.
Camshaft Position Sensor (3.0L) Top rear of engine. See Figure.
Camshaft Position Sensor (4.0L) Top left of engine. See Figure.
Crankshaft Position Sensor (2.3L) Lower right front of engine. See Figure.
Crankshaft Position Sensor (3.0L) Lower front of engine. See Figure.
Crankshaft Position Sensor (4.0L) Lower front of engine. See Figure.
Cylinder-Head Temperature Sensor Right side of cylinder head. See Figure.
Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor (3.0L) Top left rear of engine. See Figure.
Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor (4.0L) Top left rear of engine. See Figure.
Digital Transmission Range (DTR) Sensor Left side of transmission. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (3.0L) Top front of engine. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (4.0L) Top right front of engine. See Figure.
Front Impact Severity Sensor (Left) Left front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Front Impact Severity Sensor (Right) Right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Fuel Tank Pressure Transducer Sensor Fuel tank assembly. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #11 (2.3L) Rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #11 (3.0L) Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #11 (4.0L) Right rear of engine. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #12 (A/T) Right side of transmission. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #12 (M/T) Right side of transmission. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #21 (3.0L) Left rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #21 (4.0L) Left rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #22 (3.0L) (M/T) Left side of transmission. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #22 (4.0L) (A/T) Left side of transmission. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #22 (4.0L) (M/T) Left side of transmission. See Figure.
Intermediate Shaft Speed (ISS) Sensor (A/T) Left side of transmission. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (2.3L) Left front of engine. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (3.0L) Right side of engine. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (4.0L) Top center of engine. See Figure.
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Top of engine. See Figure.
Mass Airflow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor (2.3L) Right side of engine compartment. See Figure.
Mass Airflow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor (3.0L) Right side of engine compartment. See Figure.
Mass Airflow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor (4.0L) Right side of engine compartment. See Figure.
Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor (A/T) Left rear of transmission. See Figure.
Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor (M/T) Left rear of transmission. See Figure.
Rear Axle Speed Sensor Top of rear differential. See Figure.
Safety Belt Tension Sensor (Regular Cab) Base of right "B" pillar. See Figure.
Safety Belt Tension Sensor (2-Door Super Cab) Base of right "B" pillar. See Figure.
Safety Belt Tension Sensor (4-Door Super Cab) Right rear door. See Figure.
Seat Position Sensor (Driver) Under driver's seat. See Figure.
Seat Pressure Sensor (Front Passenger) Under front passenger's seat. See Figure.
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) (2.3L) On throttle body. See Figure.
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) (3.0L) On throttle body. See Figure.
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) (4.0L) On throttle body. See Figure.
Wheel Speed Sensor (Left Front) Left front wheel hub assembly. See Figure.
Wheel Speed Sensor (Right Front) Right front wheel hub assembly. See Figure.
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