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Old Jun 10, 2023 | 03:47 AM
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What is this sensor?

Hello,2001 f250 crew cab 8ft bed 4x4 automatic 7.3I just replaced my steering box. While
removing my airbox to get at the steering components i noticed this sensor mounted to the airbox. Someone had cut it off in the past. What is it? Should i reattach it?
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Old Jun 10, 2023 | 04:15 AM
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Measures temperature of intake air. I would reattach it.
 
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Agree 100% with Jason and I snipped this the description below from the PC/ED volume of the Ford Service Manual just for FYI sake.


 
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