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Where is the Engine gage temp sensor on a F150, 4.9L, I6??????

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Mac

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Oct 26, 2001, 6:38:53 PM10/26/01

I have a 1995 Ford F150 (4.9L, 302 cu inch, I6).

Can anyone describe or send a picture to show where the temperature
sender/switch is on the engine. You can see a picture in the
following web page:

http://www.smpcorp.com/mycgi/ibg.asp?parts=TS-58

This is the sensor that is connected to the gage on the dash (in my
case, it's a temp gage, not an idiot light). I'm hearing it said that
you about have to break you arm in 3 places (as one gentleman put it)
in order to get to it. I don't want to change the sensor... I just
want to remove the electical connection, clean the terminals, and
re-seat the plug onto the sensor.

My temperature gage is acting kind of funky. I've already changed the
thermostat and coolant temp sensor. No change. The gage works, but
seems to be erratic (rising and falling slightly), and doesn't reach
mid gage like it used to.

If anyone could either describe its location, or send a picture
(email), that would be great. One guy told me just today he THOUGHT
it was at the rear of the head. I went all over the engine with a
mirror and flashlight (even behind the head), but I can't seem to find
it.

Thanks a lot for the help!!

Mayor Mac

Death

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Oct 26, 2001, 10:03:19 PM10/26/01

Temperature Gauge Reads Low/Erratic
Article No.
95-13-2

07/03/95

^ GAUGE - TEMPERATURE-READS IN LOW RANGE - ERRATIC READINGS

^ SERVICE PARTS - RETURN OF OBSOLETE TEMPERATURE SENDERS

FORD:
1981-94 ESCORT
1981-95 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1983-95 CROWN VICTORIA
1984-94 TEMPO
1986-95 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1981-92 TOWN CAR
1981-95 COUGAR
1983-95 GRAND MARQUIS
1984-92 MARK VII
1984-94 TOPAZ
1986-95 SABLE
1987-89 TRACER
1991-94 TRACER
1993-95 MARK VIII

LIGHT TRUCK:
1982-95 BRONCO
1983-95 RANGER
1986-94 AEROSTAR
1990-95 F-150-350 SERIES
1991-95 EXPLORER
1992-95 ECONOLINE
1995 WINDSTAR

ISSUE:
Temperature Sender F1SZ-10884-A with a build date code prior to 2774 (277th
day of 1994) should be purged from your inventory and returned to your facing
PDC. These parts are being made obsolete because of an incorrect crimp during
assembly. Installing these parts on a vehicle could result in early loss of
temperature sender function.

ACTION:
Remove and return the suspect parts from your dealership's inventory. The
obsolete parts should be withdrawn from your inventory and returned to your
facing PDC within 30 days of this TSB.

NOTE : USE TSB ARTICLE 93-24-8 FOR DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE IN DETERMINING IF LOW
GAUGE READINGS COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH A TEMPERATURE SENDER CONCERN.

1. Perform 100% sort of all stock on hand.

2. Suspect stock has a build date code prior to 2774. Usable stock will have a
build date code of 2774 or later.

NOTE : DATE CODES ARE LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE SENDER HEX.

3. Usable stock can be returned to your inventory and released for normal
sales.

4. Return suspect part (F1SZ-10884-A) to your facing PDC using the least
expensive transportation.

5. If claim is processed electronically via DOES II, use return code "GB";
otherwise, complete a separate paper claim form FPS-340 using return code "J".

6. In the Remarks Section, write "Returned per TSB 95-13-2".

LIMITS

^ The returns must be received within 30 days from the date of this TSB.

^ Returns are restricted to the subject parts.

^ The parts returned must have been purchased from FCSD in accordance with
Policy and Procedure Bulletin 4000.

CREDIT

Credit for parts and prepaid freight costs will be issued.

Replacement stock is available for ordering

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F1SZ-10884-A Temperature Sender