The Outside Temp sensor

[clemg]

This is little problem l know, l'm looking for the outside temp sensor. Can someone please tell me where this can be found on my explorer, The read out shows -40 all the time however the compess is working Ok !

 

[aldive]

The thermometer sensor is attached to the radiator frame behind the grill.

 

[Electrohacker]

strange I could have sworn it was in the rear view mirror assembly...

 

[woodychitwn]

I thought the same thing, that it was in the rear view mirror assembly...

 

[DeRocha]

strange I could have sworn it was in the rear view mirror assembly...

If the sensor was in mirror assembly it would register the inside cabin temp, not the outside temp.

 

[SmokeGrinder]

I can confirm it's attached to the radiator frame behind the grill

 

[Oversquare]

I also confirm it is attached to the radiator behind the grill. It's matte black.

-Brad

 

[axionplaya]

This is little problem l know, l'm looking for the outside temp sensor. Can someone please tell me where this can be found on my explorer, The read out shows -40 all the time however the compess is working Ok !

I got the exact same problem with my overhead console. I installed mines myself as my Explorer didn't come with one originally. I installed everything perfectly, except I didn't know how to splice some wires to my Temp Sensor and install it into the radiator bay area, so I also have a read-out of -40 C/F. Where exactly do you install the temp sensor in the "behind the grill/radiator area" exactly?

Roy
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1996 Ford Explorer XLT
4WD
4.0L SOHC V6
K&N Filter
Flowmaster

 

[MONMIX]

I can confirm the confirmation.
It is behind the grille.

 

[spindlecone]

Grill location confirmed also, just wish it was adjustable, mine reads 4 degrees high