Any idea what this is called?

[papa t]

After removing, cleaning, and reinstalling the throttle body on my 5.4L I started it up and noticed a leak coming from a part mounted on the intake directly behind the alternator (see attached photos). A small hose connects to it and then to the throttle body. Does anyone know what it's called and where I can pick up a replacement? Can it be abandoned or bypassed?

Thanks for the help.

 

[spadesluck]

That is one of your temp sensors. Well its in the spot were one of them should be. I know on my 97 that is one of mine. Your picture however is not a sensor.

Edit: That spot is supposed to be the Coolant Temp Sensor.

 

[papa t]

Thanks! I sent these photos to the Ford Dealer who said it was an "intake connector". They want $66 for it including the sensor. Apparently Ford does not sell it without the sensor that I don't need. Does anyone know if this can be plugged and abandoned?

 

[spadesluck]

Well the sensor that goes there controls your gauge I beleive. So if its not there gauge is not going to work. Really only one way would be to try it yourself.

 

[Silver99Xlt4.6]

Go to a Junk yard and Pull one yourself , I have a Place Called Pull a Part . Near me In Atlanta , They have 3 locations surround Atlanta , I'm Sure you can Find Something Similar In Az as the heat Kills Cars Prematurely Out there I'm Guessing