How to Replace Coolant Temperature Sensor 2006-2012 Ford Fusion (3.0L V6)

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This video shows you how to install a new coolant temperature sensor in your 2006-2012 Ford Fusion (3.0L V6). The coolant temperature sensor sends important information to your vehicle’s computer to manage the efficiency and safety of your vehicle’s engine. A failed sensor could cause damage or overheating.

This repair was done on a 2007 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0L Sedan 4-Door AWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2006 Ford Fusion
2007 Ford Fusion
2008 Ford Fusion
2009 Ford Fusion
2010 Ford Fusion
2011 Ford Fusion
2012 Ford Fusion

Tools you will need:
• Coolant Vacuum Filler
• Safety Glasses
• Bucket
• Wheel Chocks

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[Darknesssleeps]

It’s important to note this is NOT the same for the 2.3L 4 CYL engine. The sensor on that is located inside of the engine coolant water outlet housing and cannot be seen from outside the housing. The housing also typically needs to be replaced along with the sensor as well.

I really wish the differences in the models would be at least stated. Seeing as this channel for some reason only focuses on the v6. It would have saved me a ton of confusion and looking for something that’s not actually there.

[steveholliday]

Not the same on 2011 3.0 if anyone is looking

[chrisvazquez]

I have a 3.5l fusion sport would it be in the same location?

[JasonBryant-wilde]

Where is it located on a 2018 Ford fusion hybrid SE

[kiDaLoanGuy]

I have a 2010 3.0 Ford fusion, this is not an accurate video. The coolant temperature sensor looks nothing like this one instead is a small brass sensor further down than this one still attached to the engine block. It has a wire connector that goes into it. But this video is not accurate they need to change the description on the video because it is very misleading and causes a lot of confusion.

Parts about $20 at O'Reilly's, it's causing my radiator fan to run constantly. I'll let you know when I replace it if it gets fixed