Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
GF0024527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 14A464 Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector
2 8548 ECT sensor
  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) article.
  3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the ECT sensor.
    • Pull upward on the locking tab.
    • Rotate the sensor counterclockwise and remove.
  5. Fig 2: Rotating Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
    GF0024528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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