Engine coolant temperature sensor

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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Engine coolant temperature sensor

Can anyone tell me where this sensor is located on my 07' 5.4 3V engine. I've looked and cannot seem to locate it.

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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by LegIron
Can anyone tell me where this sensor is located on my 07' 5.4 3V engine. I've looked and cannot seem to locate it.

Thanks,
Doesn't have a ECT, it use a CHT, and it requires removing the Intake.
The CHT sensor:

is mounted to the wall of the cylinder head and is not connected to any coolant passages.
sends the PCM a signal indicating CHT.
As the CHT rises above normal operating temperature, the PCM will turn on the high speed cooling fan. If the temperature continues to rise, the PCM will selectively and alternately disable fuel injectors. The cylinders that are not being fuel injected will act as air pumps to aid in engine cooling. The PCM will also turn on the check engine light and set a DTC. If the CHT continues to rise, the check engine light will begin to flash and an additional DTC will be set. Finally, if the CHT rises still more, the PCM disables all of the fuel injectors, turning the engine off.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Thanks, that explains a lot.
 
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