Ford Ranger Engine Coolant Temparature Sensor Replacement

[@hmroa3056]

Your information is very helpful. However, a closer view of the two different sensors and their locations would have been welcome.

[@mxj8561]

Glad I'm not the only one thinking this.

[@erwinvera3182]

Thank. Today I take out the motor head sensor and it was dry!! Now I understand it ok: Tomorrow I will look for the other one. Regards from Chile.

[@nursegilbey]

Thanks for the video, but I couldn't watch without motion sickness.

[@chasingmustangs]

I purchased a GoPro with stability control, to help with the motion issues.

[@dmdeli9365]

I even tried to slow the video down and still couldn't see what you were working on. Sorry

[@kennethrobinson1672]

Will that sensor cause your 🔥to stop working

[@chasingmustangs]

Yes, especially if the weather is cold.

[@fernandorubio9268]

Where is the other one?? I stay till the end to see the other one 😢

[@gixxer6002]

I tried to replace it but its to tight and i dont want to put a lot of strenght and brake the housing. How can i make it loosen it up

[@chasingmustangs]

I would spray it down with BP Blaster and let it soak in for 2 hours.

[@travmccoy4792]

Do you know where the air temp sensor is

[@charliepatterson9321]

This video would be so much better if I didn't need Stevie Wonder to explain what he saw .

[@gunfisher4661]

I often wonder about the U code and V code 3.0 The parts store says I need to know to get the right part BUT I have 2 - 2002 rangers 3.0 one with U code and one with V code and as far as I can tell there is no difference in any part on either truck down to the injectors. Just wondering if any one has any input on that subject. The only thing I can think is that the GEM box is different on each as one has electric windows and door locks other than that they have Identical parts.

[@chasingmustangs]

V was a flex fuel model. Probably the only difference is related to the ability to use E15 fuel.

[@chasingmustangs]

V was a flex fuel model. Probably the only difference is related to the ability to use E15 fuel.

[@CarlosMartinez-ci8zm]

Very Helpful, thank you

[@chasingmustangs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BigmanKris]

You shouldn’t use Teflon tape. You may use Permatex high temp sealant . Many times you need no sealer .

[@chasingmustangs]

Great tip

[@theleader5439]

I have to replace the orange plug sensor. What is that sensor called? I accidentally broke the top off. Is it possible to drive the truck to ten min down the road to get the sensor as well?

[@chasingmustangs]

As you are looking at the engine from the front, is it the sensor on the right or left. If it is the one right, it is the switch/sender. The one on the right only control the temperature gauge in the truck. Part number is www.autozone.com/engine-management/temperature-switch/duralast-temperature-switch-tu241/195656_385179_0. The one of the left is the sensor, and is used by the computer. Part number is www.autozone.com/engine-management/coolant-temperature-sensor&filterByKeyWord=tempature+sensor&fromString=search&isIgnoreVehicle=false. Do not drive the truck, if you broke the one on the left. The one on the right only has one wire (sender/switch) and the one of the left (sensor) has two wires. If you look at the pictures of the parts, they look different. You can remove the unit and see which one you broke, by the picture. Hope this helps.

[@theleader5439]

Chasing Mustangs thanks a bunch for the info and quick response!

[@theleader5439]

Chasing Mustangs I got the temperature sender/switch. How far to screw it in? Do I only go pass the colored markings on the screw?

[@chasingmustangs]

@@theleader5439 i screw them in until hand tight. Use a wrench and not a socket.

[@theleader5439]

Chasing Mustangs ok thanks again

[@michelebray7422]

do you have to reset anything to get rid of the check engine light after you put in the new sensor?

[@chasingmustangs]

It should go away after you drive around 50 miles. I always unplug the battery for 10 minutes to rest the computer.

[@jamessanchez4398]

Any further explanation of what it means to “burp” the radiator or how to do it?

[@chasingmustangs]

www.google.com/search?q=burb+radiator&rlz=1C1GCEJ_enUS826US826&oq=burb+radiator&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.5436j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=1 Great video explaining how to burb the radiator

[@daviigs]

Maybe you can help me... I replaced the temp coolant sensor as well but when I reinstalled I over torqued the sensor which ruptured the aluminum housing. Now I have a huge coolant leak. Do you have any idea what that housing that has the two sensors and the thermostat is called? Hopefully someone can help.

[@chasingmustangs]

What year and engine, is your ranger?

[@daviigs]

Chasing Mustangs it’s a 2002 XLT 3.0

[@chasingmustangs]

@@daviigs www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/AC/5520-02708352.html?TTC&PartsGeek+Google+Base&For+2001-2011+Ford+Ranger+Engine+Coolant+Thermostat+Housing+Assembly+Replacement+2002+2003+2004+2005+2006+2007+2008+2009+2010&PartsGeek+Google+Basecid=6662315738&aid=81691606969&keyword=869645343323%3A%3Apla-869645343323&kid=869645343323&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhtT1BRCiARIsAGlY51Lk5PDrHHaV97sunwza7yPu7Xu9JAllKnJV5vkX5JSjccZBn2gD2NkaAo1eEALw_wcB

[@chasingmustangs]

@@daviigs Engine coolant thermostat housing assembly

[@chasingmustangs]

@@daviigs Engine Coolant thermostat housing assembly

[@randolphrafael290]

So is this ford ranger a 2002 ,2.3L

[@chasingmustangs]

3.0L V6.

[@travmccoy4792]

​@@chasingmustangs do you know where the air temp sensor is it's not on the intake tube like most

[@chasingmustangs]

Should be part of the MAF sensor. It's not an independent sensor on the 3.0.

[@donjames5761]

is this the same for 2.5l?

[@chasingmustangs]

No, the 2.5 is an odd engine and the sensors are located in a different location.

[@camslumlord]

If I were to go to my local auto parts store to buy these two sensors ; what name of parts would I ask for? Good video BTW.

[@chasingmustangs]

www.autozone.com/engine-management/coolant-temperature-sensor/duralast-coolant-temperature-sensor/136521_0_0 part number and www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-DY-1144-Engine-Coolant-Temperature/dp/B0035QZ12I/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_263_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HX7CPDCGAZMAPZ53CHCC. Just double check these parts work for your truck. Autozone only has the sender in old stock. They don't always have the part. Autozone called the part Temperature gauge sensor, so I would order the part from Amazon.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

5/16 or 8 mm

[@thewiseone6049]

Why do you have to drain the radiator fluid before installing the sensor? I've read that on multiple forums. Also, just a recommendation, less music and more instruction in your videos.

[@chasingmustangs]

The coolant will spill out the sensor hole when you remove the sensor. The pressure from the heater hoses will spill out about 1/3 of the coolant. You could probably get away with draining just half the coolant. I know longer put music on my videos. I stopped doing that over a year ago. Thanks

[@Philc231]

Can’t see a thing

[@umpatas5468]

That must be the 3L engine.

[@chasingmustangs]

Yes, 3.0L V6.

[@BrokeDownDan]

One is a sender and the other a sensor.

[@chasingmustangs]

My manual said the same thing, but Autozone said the part was a sensor. Sometimes you can't win.

[@theleader5439]

Which is the sender? I’m trying to replace the one with the orange plug

[@thatoneshortboi]

The Leader the orange plug is the SENDER (this sends the signal to the instrument cluster that’s it) the gray plug is the SENSOR (this communicates to the actual PCM of the vehicle)

[@gunfisher4661]

@@theleader5439 On an 02 ranger the one with 2 wires is for coolant sensor for ecm and the on with 1 wire is for gauge on dash.

[@gunfisher4661]

Confusion, Wait till you try to figure out the purge valves on an 02 ranger from info on the net or the store almost all call both parts the same and they are at opposite ends of the truck.

[@dougspurgeon8311]

Music is loud and annoying

[@ekim2003]

unnecessary loud music. ruins the video.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

Get to the point of the video please

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[@michaelnorris2205]

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