Rusted coolant part connected to ECT sensor

any updates rustymyers?

I have the exact same problem. The little tube rusted through off of the adapter. It just spews coolant everywhere. No one seems to no what the part is. I think I found it through fordparts.com, but they do not list a picture . And before I spend $100 dollars on an unidentifiable part, I'd like to know your outcome.

If it is a discontinued part, does anyone know of an updated part? Every parts store i talk to says the ect just bolts directly into the manifold. I have no problem with this option, but there is a tube running to the heater core (I think) that I would have to deal with. How do the 99 and newer models differ?

Should this be the mystical part that I need, do I need to remove the upper part of the intake manifold and alternator just to install it? The only reason I was able to remove the old part was because the little tube off of the side was rusted, and I was able to bend it easily to get around the manifold. I'm considering taking the old tube and begging someone to weld a small tube in place of the rusted one.

Hi All,

I never found out for sure what that part was. I've heard it's sold with the engine header, around $600. Can't confirm that, though.

My mechanic had a buddy who was able to sand off the rusted metal tube and tap it out. He screwed in a new tube part and it seems to be holding up.

Here are a few photos of the current setup, as well as the part that the Advance Auto Parts guys came up with to get me home when I was stranded after if first broke.
Fixed Part view 1:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rustymyers/14286924285/
Fixed Part view 2:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rustymyers/14283598951/
Temporary Fix Part:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rustymyers/14284918972/

Good luck, fellas. This part is a *****.

hoopjr said:

Should this be the mystical part that I need, do I need to remove the upper part of the intake manifold and alternator just to install it? The only reason I was able to remove the old part was because the little tube off of the side was rusted, and I was able to bend it easily to get around the manifold. I'm considering taking the old tube and begging someone to weld a small tube in place of the rusted one.

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I had to take off the intake, but don't remember having to touch the alternator. You should be good with just the intake.

rustymyers said:

Hi all,

New to the forums! Thanks in advance.

I'm trying to find a part for my 98 expedition that bolts into the engine and connects a coolant tube and holds the engine coolant temperature switch/sensor. The metal tube is about 3-4 inches.

I've attached a photo of it, you can see in the center where it was glued before. I guess it's been leaking in the past, but was't replaced. That's where a small metal tube protruded and connected to a tube that ran around the back of the engine. It's bolted into the engine block directly behind the alternator and under the engine air intake.

I've currently got a simple fitting that screws into the engine and connects the hose, bypassing the ECT sensor/switch. It seems to work, but probably isn't good to run with out the sensor.

I'm hoping to find a used or new replacement part that I can put in myself.

Thanks again,
Rusty

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im looking for the same part, did you ever find out?

darrellPickles said:

im looking for the same part, did you ever find out?

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i i never found a DIRECT FORD

I found the same paet

I posted the part number and a link to buy a new one on one of your other earlier posts.

ECT Sensor and adapter fitting



Ford F85Z-12A671-AA


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