Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the LH front fender splash shield.
4. Position a drain pan under the main control cover.
5. Loosen the main control cover bolts.
6. Allow any transmission fluid to drain from the main control cover.
7. Remove the main control cover bolts and cover. Discard the main control cover gasket.
8. Disconnect the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor electrical connector.
9. Use Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Remover/Replacer T92C-77000-AH to remove the TFT sensor from the main control valve body.
INSTALLATION
1. Use Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Remover/Replacer T92C-77000-AH to install the TFT sensor on the main control valve body.
2. Tighten the TFT sensor to 8-10 Nm (71-88 inch lbs.).
3. Connect the TFT sensor electrical connector.
4. Install a new main control cover gasket on the main control cover.
5. Install the main control cover. Tighten the main control cover bolts to 8-10 (71-88 inch lbs.).
6. Install the LH front fender splash shield. Tighten the LH front fender splash shield screws to 8-10 (71-88 inch lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the battery ground cable.
9. Fill the Transaxle with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-BDX, -DDX, -QDX or Mercon(r) equivalent.