name of this part

[Oscarl]

HI everyone, i have a 1999 explorer v8 5.0l and have issues with coolant leaks right on the temperature sensor, the problem is with the part shown in the picture below
im trying to find the part but i cant find the name for it, would anyone please help me to find out whats is called? the sensor is fine is just the part that goes into the manifold thats completely rusted

theres a post where @410Fortune is showing the part im looking for but i dont see the name for it

i would really appreciate any help on the matter, thank you!!

Wiring or Temp sensor? 97 5.0

Hi All, Need some help. Our 97 Explorer 5.0 has been in use at our farm and recently the mice chewed through a couple of wires. It's giving me a Engine Temperature Sensor code, but it doesn't appear to be a wire to the temperature sensor. Anyone have any idea what this wire may go to? I am not...

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[wollimann]

Looks like

https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-elbow-f77z18599aa

but is for 3.0 Ranger.

If it is this whole part, how does it screwed in?

Called: 95-01 Ford Explorer 5.0L 302 V8 Lower Intake Heater Core Coolant Tube Pipe

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[dvdswan]

Coolant sensor elbow...?

3/4" npt elbow male/female for automotive - Google Search

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Chances are it's probably pot metal and any force will crumble.

 

[amj441]

Coolant pipe install

2000 Ex 5.0. I'm doing some other projects and decided to replace the coolant pipe. I've got all the hoses off, removed the nut holding it to the intake. now how do I get it out of the block? In this thread: removing coolant tubes 5.0 Turdle guides us to eat some wheaties and unscrew. Well my...

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See my post here. I share some information on this piece.

 

[410Fortune]

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You can cut the heater manifold right after the coolant temp sensor and run traditional rubber coolant hoses… I do this often on 5.0 conversions into older trucks

 

[Oscarl]

Looks like

https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-elbow-f77z18599aa

but is for 3.0 Ranger.

If it is this whole part, how does it screwed in?
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Called: 95-01 Ford Explorer 5.0L 302 V8 Lower Intake Heater Core Coolant Tube Pipe

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thanks a lot for your help, i found the repair manual and it has the part that you mentioned, but for some reason in my v8 it is connected to a Ruber hose and the ECM , but im reading other replies and seems like it was modified to be shorter

again thanks a lot

 

[Oscarl]

Coolant sensor elbow...?

3/4" npt elbow male/female for automotive - Google Search

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Chances are it's probably pot metal and any force will crumble.

thanks for the reply, yes in fact the part connected to the rubber hose crumbled when i removed the screws holding the hose, but im going to modify the piece as 410fortune suggested

thanks for the help i appreciate it

 

[Oscarl]

Coolant pipe install

2000 Ex 5.0. I'm doing some other projects and decided to replace the coolant pipe. I've got all the hoses off, removed the nut holding it to the intake. now how do I get it out of the block? In this thread: removing coolant tubes 5.0 Turdle guides us to eat some wheaties and unscrew. Well my...

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See my post here. I share some information on this piece.

thanks for the info, i will use it to make the replacement, thanks again!

 

[Oscarl]

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You can cut the heater manifold right after the coolant temp sensor and run traditional rubber coolant hoses… I do this often on 5.0 conversions into older trucks

thanks for the help! i saw your old post and i knew i had to use it as an example, i will follow your recommendation
hopefully customs is not too expensive and ill buy it from you if possible

again thanks a lot

 

[410Fortune]

I’m not selling that unit I just found it on eBay
I think it’s for a mustang but it’s very similar to the explorer piece so in a pinch you could make it work