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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TAURUS AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTCOOLING SYSTEMENGINE - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SWITCHENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5L
Engine Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor - 3.5L
1. Remove the lower intake manifold.
2. Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove and discard the CHT (Cylinder Head Temperature) sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Do not reuse the CHT (Cylinder Head Temperature) sensor. Install a new sensor.
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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.