2007 Explorer Sport Trac 4.6L V8 Coolant Temp Sensor???

[shorty2313]

Hello everyone, newbie to forum here. I have an issue and I'm hoping someone can give me idea where to look. I have a 2007 Explorer Sport Trac with a 4.6L V8 in it. I am needing to replace the engine coolant temperature sensor but I can not locate it. Can anyone tell me where it is located? I have called my local Ford dealerships, part stores and even a couple mechanics with no solutions on where this sucker is hiding. Closest answer I have gotten is that its on the "cross over tube" and "there is no coolant temperature sensor. That style goes off of a cylinder heat temperature sensor". I bought the sensor yesterday when the code came up. I just bought the truck last march. Been a chevy guy up til then. So new to Ford for most part lol. Any insight would be great appreciated

 

[Bill MacLeod]

The CHT sensor (cylinder head temp) is mounted into the right side cylinder head underneath the intake manifold. Approx location is #3 cylinder. You will need to remove the intake manifold to access the CHT.
No ECT sensor on the 3v engine.

 

[shorty2313]

Thank you!