Where is the coolant temperature sensor located?

2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
200,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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XAVI96
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Don't seem to fine the location of the coolant temperature sensor on my car listed above . Any help truly appreciated.
Jun 10, 2021 at 8:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The sensor is on the rear of the engine. If you look at pic 4, it shows a general location. This isn't too hard to do, but it will require that you drain the engine coolant.

Here is a link to get you started. It explains in general how it's done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

If you look at pics 1, 2, and 3 below, they provide the directions specific to your vehicle.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
Jun 10, 2021 at 9:31 PM
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XAVI96
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Thank you so much Joe. I'm going to try it tomorrow.
Jun 10, 2021 at 9:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You are very welcome. Let me know how things turn out. If you run into trouble, let me know if I can help.

Take care,

Joe
Jun 11, 2021 at 8:45 PM