Ambient Air Temp - 2012 explorer Limited

[purcyg]

All,

Slight fender bender yday (5-10mph) to the front of the explorer and I thought only scratches and some bumper cover misplacement... got in this AM and outside air says -40, then reverts to "---".

So, I'm assuming I've either broken or dislodged the outdoor temp sensor - however, cannot find a good source online for the 2011-2014 models to determine where that sensor is located and/or what it looks like.

Anybody have a good pic or set of instructions that fit this incarnation of the Explorer?

Thanks,
Gregg

 

[jmr061]

All,

Slight fender bender yday (5-10mph) to the front of the explorer and I thought only scratches and some bumper cover misplacement... got in this AM and outside air says -40, then reverts to "---".

So, I'm assuming I've either broken or dislodged the outdoor temp sensor - however, cannot find a good source online for the 2011-2014 models to determine where that sensor is located and/or what it looks like.

Anybody have a good pic or set of instructions that fit this incarnation of the Explorer?

Thanks,
Gregg

If it is the same as a 14 you remove the lower radiator grill cover from the front bumper cover and it is a small sensor on the right side of that opening. If you have damage there that would explain it.

I can email a PDF copy of the service manual section showing what I said if you would like but I need your email address.

Jason

 

[purcyg]

Thanks, Jason - yes, the damage is to the lower right section.

don't have the SM so would be happy to take you up on the offer of the SM copy. Thanks again!
Gregg

 

[jmr061]

Thanks, Jason - yes, the damage is to the lower right section.

don't have the SM so would be happy to take you up on the offer of the SM copy.
Thanks again!
Gregg

Sent

 

[purcyg]

How it turned out... Got in there and the sensor was smashed...just two pieces left. Worse yet, the plug/harness lead on the wires was also obliterated. Was unable to get it up and running by scavenging parts of the harness.

That harness is part of a much larger and $$$ part#, so will be taking it to someone who can make it work without forcing me to buy that whole set...

Thanks again,
Gregg

 

[jmr061]

The sensor itself has a retail of $12.25 and the repair kit pigtail harness is $41.60