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I was just thinking about changing my ECT just for kicks since im sure its stock or quite old. I had an issue with my fan didnt wanna kick in till it was almost too late. My local auto parts store has every brand except Motorcraft. I found this part number for Motorcraft
Ford Part Number?: MIDY681
Ford Parts
And the generic ones are these guys
Advanced Auto parts
Should I attempt to find the Motorcraft over the generics?
88 5 speed TC
-3" DP,lowered, 255 Walbro, Gillis valve, Cobra R's, bondo/rust, Stinger's PIMP Ecu
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Not B Anymore
Joined:
Apr 2001
Nokesville, VA, USA
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I've been using a BWD ECT for quite a while without issue. That's one part where I, personally, think aftermarket is fine.
Brian Leavitt
'86 TC 5-Speed -- MS2x w/COP | 83 lb. injectors | T3/T4 50 Trim Stage 3 .63AR | Full 3" Exhaust - No Cat | Motorsport FMIC | Ranger Roller | Ported E6 | Walbro 255HP | Kirban | 20psi | 120-amp 3G | 8.8" 3.55 rear | '03 Cobra Wheels
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Pete D
Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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I had "perceived" problems with one of the NAPA ECTs years ago. I returned it and got the Ford Part.
The ECT influences timing, A/F and EGR as well as providing data for the fan control. This is one of the sensors where I feel more comfortable using OEM.
Pete Dunham
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Hey Pete do you happen to have the Ford part number by any chance I couldn't find it today.
88 5 speed TC
-3" DP,lowered, 255 Walbro, Gillis valve, Cobra R's, bondo/rust, Stinger's PIMP Ecu
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Pete D
Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Here is a number from a post in the Part # forum
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR (ECT) F2AZ-12A648-A YES (for 87s)
From this post:
http://natomessageboard.com/ubbthreads.p...Post224207
Pete Dunham
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Thanks so much Pete is there any difference between the 87 And the 88?
88 5 speed TC
-3" DP,lowered, 255 Walbro, Gillis valve, Cobra R's, bondo/rust, Stinger's PIMP Ecu
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Pete D
Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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I don't know but I would guess not.
Pete Dunham
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Jeff K
Joined:
Apr 2001
Milwaukee, WI
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All EEC IV ECT's are electrically identical.
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
05 Taurus SEL Duratec daily driver
04 Taurus Duratec (wifes car)
02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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Thanks guys scored a Motorcraft sensor for $17.50 shipped. I dont know for a fact I need one but I had some extra money burning a hole in my pocket you know.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...0874877182
88 5 speed TC
-3" DP,lowered, 255 Walbro, Gillis valve, Cobra R's, bondo/rust, Stinger's PIMP Ecu
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