Temperature sensor location?

alpac · 04-02-2008, 03:21 PM

My temperature indicator has been dead since I bought this truck few months ago. I am going to start by replacing the temperature sensor and see if it does the trick but where is this sensor located on a 1990 4.0l Ranger?
Thanks a lot

mudnsnow · 04-02-2008, 06:56 PM

I don't know exactly where he is but look near themostat housing. The sensor probably just have 1 wire on it. To test the circuit, just unplug the wire to the sensor and plug it to th groun(your indicator must move to the hotter position, remove the ground from the wire and the indicator must return to the cold area).

alpac · 04-03-2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudnsnow

I don't know exactly where he is but look near themostat housing. The sensor probably just have 1 wire on it. To test the circuit, just unplug the wire to the sensor and plug it to th groun(your indicator must move to the hotter position, remove the ground from the wire and the indicator must return to the cold area).

Thanks

alpac · 04-03-2008, 08:28 AM

I found it. It is not located at the thermostat but close to the intake manifold that is why I could not find it. I tested it like you suggested and sure enough the gauge went to max hot. Thanks again

mudnsnow · 04-03-2008, 06:10 PM

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04-02-2008, 03:21 PM	#1
alpac Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4.0 XLT Engine: 4l Class: 2wd Used For: 3rd vehicle, Work horse. Posts: 33 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Temperature sensor location? My temperature indicator has been dead since I bought this truck few months ago. I am going to start by replacing the temperature sensor and see if it does the trick but where is this sensor located on a 1990 4.0l Ranger? Thanks a lot
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04-02-2008, 06:56 PM	#2
mudnsnow Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Matane QC CA Year: 1983 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0L EFI Class: 4X4 Used For: Broke a lot of stuff, mostly own parts :-S Posts: 216 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	I don't know exactly where he is but look near themostat housing. The sensor probably just have 1 wire on it. To test the circuit, just unplug the wire to the sensor and plug it to th groun(your indicator must move to the hotter position, remove the ground from the wire and the indicator must return to the cold area). __________________ Now i have 4 more cylinder to spin my wheels
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04-03-2008, 08:28 AM	#4
alpac Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4.0 XLT Engine: 4l Class: 2wd Used For: 3rd vehicle, Work horse. Posts: 33 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	I found it. It is not located at the thermostat but close to the intake manifold that is why I could not find it. I tested it like you suggested and sure enough the gauge went to max hot. Thanks again
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04-03-2008, 06:10 PM	#5
mudnsnow Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Matane QC CA Year: 1983 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0L EFI Class: 4X4 Used For: Broke a lot of stuff, mostly own parts :-S Posts: 216 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	;) __________________ Now i have 4 more cylinder to spin my wheels
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