Radiator sensor?

[fooddaman]

Is the sensor at the bottom of the radiator on an 89 festy the coolant sensor? The pictures on the box part stores doesn't look like what I have.

Thanks!

[bravekozak]

Are you talking about this switch?

[fooddaman]

Are you talking about this switch?

Yes! What is that?

[89newb]

that would be the cooling fan switch.

[fooddaman]

Thanks! It doesn't appear that Autozone or Advance Auto carry this part. Is it a Motorcraft only part? I found it on ebay for $20, which is much better than the almost $90 on fords website.

[zoe60]

I don't think it's for the cooling fan. The switch for it is one of those in the thermostat housing area. The coolant temp sensor is on the bottom of the intake. I personally have never been able to figure out what it does. My '89 has one as well.

[nitrofarm]

Is the sensor at the bottom of the radiator on an 89 festy the coolant sensor? The pictures on the box part stores doesn't look like what I have.

Thanks!

You are close. Its actually the RADIATOR temp switch.

[fooddaman]

You are close. Its actually the RADIATOR temp switch.

Awesome, looks like Autozone has that part. I feel a little better about ordering from them rather than off ebay.

Thanks!