I have to admire your willingness to tackle something like this. I also have accumulated many older Craftsman tools even some my parents gave me when I was 16. Just an FYI if you ever have the need there is a KZfaq channel from Avoca, NY by Eric O, called South Main Auto Repair. He is an amazing mechanic that gets jobs from other shops that have given up or just thrown parts at a problem. His diagnostic skills are epic and he has many videos on KZfaq. Thanks for the video and sharing your solution.

Ed can fix everything, a man of many talents and quite humble too. Always varied content here. 👍

Just want to say thank you for posting this video I just had the same exact problem with my car and your video helped my boyfriend and I figure out what was wrong with my car. Again thank you for sharing your video

Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you ! I thought that I also had a water temp. sensor, but I don't. Thanks for the heads up ! After I removed the rubber boot, I found my sensor and plugs swimming in oil, from a leaky valve cover gasket. I use permatex permashield on that type of gasket to prevent that from happening again. a little expensive but it doesn't fail ! !

what a lovely video u are the best one to describe and to relate too everything is there no questions on my side I wish to see more of it ty!!

You can build or repair so many things. That has to be fun.

Thanks for the video. Had similar issue in my 11 Focus- radiator fan would kick on and drop the temp gauge. Later followed by the p1289 code. 15 minute fix!

Good Job!! Yup I try to fix everything I have from refrigerators to cars!! LOL thank goodness for youtube!! Have a great weekend!!

This is exactly what I need. My 2009 Ford Focus is doing the same thing.

You are a man of many talents. I enjoyed the video.

Thank you so much! I have the same problem with my 2010 Focus SES; same symptoms and same code. I just didn't know what tool to use. Like you, my 19 mm socket has a rubber insert in it for grabbing spark plugs, so I'll go shopping for a 19 mm deep socket. -Bob

At last a repair that was quick and east thank you

No check engine light or codes on my daughter's 5 speed manual trans Focus. Just revved to 4000 rpms at a stop. Temp gauge in instrument cluster read "cold" and rad fan only ran with AC on. Replace Temperature as described here. All is well now. thanks!

just a little free tech tip when changing these out remove the number 2 and 3 cop coil on the pack for better access I have big hands otherwise its a tight fit and when trying to fit your fingers in there you dont have room and things can break. or you can just remove the number 2 cop to make more room

Good little car

Thanks for the info just bought one doing the same thing gonna slap one in this weekend

Super helpful! I have the same car with the same problem.

Thank you for doing this video.. very helpful !!!!

Great video 👍 nice fix

SUPER NICE FIX 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Good for you. I don't even dare work on cars anymore.

Thank you sooo much ❤❤

very useful. saved me tons of $$!

Hey I need that lil boot that goes over the temp sensor... mine has cracked and will not stay on... do u know a part #... ford dealership was no help

Was very helpful but i need to replace the rubber boot. Where can i get one and how do i change it

I have this code as well. Did the sensor being out cause issues with starting the car? My car struggles to turn on sometimes.

thank you so much sir

Wife wifes car had a check engine light and some codes a couple of weeks ago. I will tell you what, I am NOT a fan of working on this new stuff. I must have stared at it scratching my head for half the day. I even told her "Lets park it and get you a new car" I ended up getting an Innova Fixassist 3100RS, I am not sure it helped me fix the car but it sure is a fancy piece of equipment. I am eger to learn more about how to use it.

My power steering is leaking on my focus even after replacing all the components. Can I add Permatex gasket sealant to the power steering reservoir to temporarily stop the leak? I heard of people mixing it with oil to fix oil leaks so was wondering if same could be done with power steering.

I have a 2009 ford focus. The cover to the ect sensor also has a hole in it. Where do I find another one?

Very useful

i need to replace the rubber seal that covers the other connector, the air pressure keeps blowing it off because its got a tear down the bottom? any suggestions

I've changed my brakes roaders caliber and master cylinder and it still not working could it be a cylinder head sensor they won't bleed

Thank you se fot this video you sabes me lots of time AND money

My clip is somehow broke allowing oil onto the sensor since it won’t click down in any ideas how to fix the clip

There was oil in my temp sensor hole. Do you know what could've caused that or if it's urgent?

Wow!!! this is new for you!! And you want to put an LS Motor in your old Chev. Sorry your an amazing guy but I'm old school when it comes to cars!! Don't take this the wrong way but I'm just not a computer guy when it comes to cars!!! Old school at 69!! Thanks for ALL your amazing video's!!!

when you pull the sensor is it suppose to be dry in there? we have oil in ours. thank you

I did this in a 2002 Ford and it never tightens....it threads down and keeps spinning? Seems to never tighten ..just spins once the threads bottom out

I cant find a socket to get out out none of them are hollow all the enough 😕

hi... does the rubber boot that covers the valve cover pop out on yours or stays on?...mine pops or slide out causing the engine to make slapping or unusual sound.,,,and is yours rubber cover stay dry?..mine has some oil...but regardless, the cover will come off due to pressure build up

There’s a little yellow gasket that fell out of my connector to the sensor. No big deal? I clicked it in anyway and it seems to work. I lost the gasket

I couldn't find a socket deep enough after visiting 6 stores... Can anyone refer me to a socket deep enough for this?

What size socket!!!!!!

Where tf can I find this socket though?

Do you have the dual clutch auto transmission in that thing?

Happen to have that particular NGK part #?

What if oil fills the hole up

Is this a 1.6 liter

just another vacuum or are blow your valve cover all that stuff in there will go down your spark plug wells if your removing your coil on packs

What size socket did it take?

Old craftsmen or I used a kobolt 3/4 impact socket only one that would fit for me lol

Nice video! Craftsman when they made a great tool. They were made here for years . Eastco tool made all craftsman ratchets and sockets USA Now there tools are garbage made in China

oem Ford sensors are crap! bought 2 of these from Ford, they became faulty within 3 months. When replacing any sensors on these Fords buy a good brand Ngk, Bosch, Febi bilstein.

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