Coolant temperature sensor location?

2000 LINCOLN LS
164,000 MILES
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AWATERS90
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Coolant temperature sensor location that is all I need to know. Where I can find it to put a new one in and so I can salve my over heating problem. that is the only problem I am having.
Jan 29, 2014 at 5:37 PM
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MLDANIELS2000
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What size engine? 3.0L or 3.9L?
Jan 29, 2014 at 7:04 PM
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MLDANIELS2000
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I do not think it has a coolant temperature sensor but rather a cylinder head temperature sensor. Ford did that on several of their vehicles. Diagrams for both engines are below.
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Jan 29, 2014 at 7:27 PM
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AWATERS90
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3.9.
Jan 29, 2014 at 8:41 PM
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MLDANIELS2000
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Check the cylinder head temperature sensor.
Jan 30, 2014 at 10:16 AM