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I also have a problem with my 97 Tbird 4.6. Just an FYI, this car has 2 engine coolant temperature(ECT)sensors. One is on the passenger side and is for the sending unit to the dash gauge. The one on the driver's side is for the computer.
Anyway, when I try to start my car, hot or cold, the fan comes on with the key but the motor will just not start until that fan stops. This takes anywhere from 2-3 minutes. The "Service Engine Soon" light is on, it idles high at about 1800rpm, it runs and sounds like its only running on 6 or 7 cylinders(it's not), and the code reader says the problem is all three O2 sensors & the ECT sensor. I doubted that all three O2's would go out at the same time so I've been thinking it's the ECT. After lots of internet research, I finally ran across the following chart and tested my ECT as follows:
Take the driver's side ECT out of the car & place in a pan of water on the stove. With a kitchen thermometer, monitor the resistance with an ohmeter as you heat the water. The R at room temperature is about 37K. Follow the chart to see if the resistance coincides with the temp increase across the span.
I am curious as to why you think your problem is the ECT? If you ever want to discuss problems/solutions with our cars, feel free to write me at talktoschmidty@Yahoo.com
I ended up changing my ECT because I really thought it must be my problem, but it did not help. Anyway, perhaps this chart will help you. Follow this link for ECT chart and many other sensors. And go up and down the pages for more info on your Ford. And good luck to you. Tom
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