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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1994TAURUS V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSENSORS AND SWITCHES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCOOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SWITCH (FOR COMPUTER)SERVICE AND REPAIR
1994 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair
1994 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHOSECTION Service and Repair
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor:
REMOVAL
NOTE: The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is located at the rear of the RH cylinder head (6049) in No. 1 water outlet connection (8592) directly below the throttle body.
1. Partially drain engine cooling system.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from ECT sensor.
4. Remove ECT sensor from intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
1. Install ECT sensor, tighten to 16-24 Nm (12-17 ft lb).
2. Reconnect engine control sensor wiring to ECT sensor.
3. Refill cooling system.
4. Reconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the adaptive strategy.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.