Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

Temp Sensor For 3-4 Shifting.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 7, 2017 | 10:55 PM
  #1  
akblackfoot's Avatar
akblackfoot
Thread Starter
|
More Turbo
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 643
Likes: 6
Temp Sensor For 3-4 Shifting.

I put a grill cover on to keep temps up in the cold. The temperature sensor for the inside display is obviously behind the cover because it's no longer accurate. So it makes me wonder if that sensor is used for anything else, like the 3-4 trans shift when it's below a certain temp?
 
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2017 | 02:24 AM
  #2  
Euroman's Avatar
Euroman
Senior User
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,776
Likes: 1,584
From: France
Club FTE Gold Member
I doubt it, I have an XL without the temp sensor so it must use one somewhere else. Enough temp sensors around this motor!
 
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2017 | 05:25 AM
  #3  
Mcrafty1's Avatar
Mcrafty1
Fleet Mechanic
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,330
Likes: 65
From: 'Pitlock, Maine
I doubt it also, I would sooner think that the oil temp sensor dictated the transmission shift (for a couple of reasons) 1 being that the oil would be the last thing on/in the engine to reach temp and 2 being why would we have an oil temp sensor in the 6.0 but no gauge for it to send a read out to? As far as the inside temp read out it is most likely ahead of the engine and behind the grill somewhere that the air flow thru the radiator don't effect it. jmho
 
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2017 | 02:53 PM
  #4  
Mark Kovalsky's Avatar
Mark Kovalsky
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
25 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 24,712
Likes: 2,638
From: SE Florida
That sensor isn't used by the engine or the transmission.
 
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2017 | 07:03 PM
  #5  
akblackfoot's Avatar
akblackfoot
Thread Starter
|
More Turbo
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 643
Likes: 6
Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky
That sensor isn't used by the engine or the transmission.
Awesome. Didn't think so but nice to hear it from an authority on the subject.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Xqsless
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
0
Jan 3, 2019 06:57 AM
BumpDraft2007
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
4
Jul 23, 2011 11:56 AM
SPL Tech
Excursion - King of SUVs
5
Feb 7, 2007 12:44 PM
billybubba
1997 - 2003 F150
3
Jan 11, 2005 05:29 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:53 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE